Build a Better Brain Through Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zinn describes mindfulness as “the awareness that emerges through paying
attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experience
moment by moment”. Mindfulness is associated with many health and well-being outcomes, which include decreased levels of stress and anxiety and reduced cortisol levels. Not only is mindfulness wonderful for overall well-being, it also changes the brain both functionally and physically. Yes, mindful
On the Other Side of Grad School and Back to Life
I know, it's been a long time since I posted. I happily recently completed my Master's in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I loved my studies, but even with the best mind/body wellness practices, juggling grad school and a challenging job can take a toll. I determined that in order to balance myself between school and work, and my personal life, MindExponential was going to have to accept a little neglect. Going to grad school was a very rewarding, yet exhausting journe
