August 27 Newsletter

Squeezing the Last Drop Out of Summer 🍋

August 27, 2024

Workouts for the MYND

Boom! Just like that, Summer is (almost) over.

It feels like it just got started, and here we are, already planning our Labor Day weekends, wearing our white pants daily, grilling and eating as much ice cream as possible before the leaves start changing. For some, the season was filled with dreamy European beach trips, poolside relaxation, tons of hotdogs, and sunset drinks to recharge. For others, it felt more like a workday whirlwind— too many plans, endless work to-do lists, carpools and hardly any time for poolside popsicles or sunburned beach days.

If you’re in the latter group, I get it. It’s been a summer of doing rather than just being - at least here at MYNDY (because we’ve been working hard to bring you our routine builder!). But before we fully shift gears into fall, let me remind all of you (and myself) of something I hold close—as one of my favorite signs at the School of Visual Arts on 23rd Street in Manhattan says, "It's never too late to get where you're going."

So, here’s what I propose:

Labor Day is around the corner. And if you didn’t know, it’s a holiday about not working. Yeah, that’s right—doing nothing. So, this Labor Day, find yourself an outdoor shower, a quiet (or not so quiet) spot to unwind, drink an iced beverage, read, or just chill for the day.
Take advantage of those Summer Friday Vibes. Or Thursdays, or Wednesdays, or heck, even Tuesdays. Give yourself permission to take a half day or two. The world won’t stop turning because you took a few hours to yourself (we hope you spend them outside).
Take a break—for a sec. Whether it's a microbreak between meetings (stepping away from your phone for five-ten minutes), a screen-free evening, or a weekend without obligations, give yourself a moment to breathe. If you follow me on social, you’ve probably seen me talking about these small but mighty breaks a lot lately—and for good reason. They work wonders.

We’re keeping it short and sweet this week so we can all go squeeze every last drop out of summer, no matter how it started! Here’s to finishing it off with a little more “being” and a little less “doing”.

With Heart,

Lissy and The MYNDY Team

INSPIRATION

(Why we share this: This is a spark of info + research that gets you excited to practice Mental Fitness)

PERSPIRATION (Why we share this: These are fun + small exercises to work out your MYND for impact)

Fall Trivia:

How many pies can a bushel of apples make?
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
What insect flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?

CELEBRATION

(Why we share this: This is a way to celebrate your MYND and the MYNDY community)

This week, we're celebrating the newest additions to MYNDY's advisory team. As we get ready to launch our mental fitness routine builder, the excitement is building, and we couldn't be more excited to have their product, technology, and brand expertise on board. None of this would be possible without them, and together, we're making big things happen—we can't wait to share what we've been working on with you very soon. If you haven't already, join the waitlist!

Product Advisory: Betina Evancha is a product leader who has spent over a decade creating motivating, behavioral health and wellness experiences at Noom and Peloton.
Ops and Technology Advisory: Thanh Le has deep operational and technology experience and is currently building neural networks to provide critical economic intelligence. He’s supporting us on everything from building precise cost-controlled models to strategies for variable cost optimization. Previously Convoy, Amazon, Toyota and MBA/MPA at MIT/Harvard.
Brand/Marketing Advisory: Talia Handler is a brand expert working with some of the world's most iconic companies (Nike, Disney, TikTok, Ford) and is helping us shape the brand strategy for MYNDY!

Join The Waitlist!

Today’s Trivia Answers:

approximately 21 pies; the Egyptians; butterflies

How was the newsletter this week? We’d love quick your thoughts:

Loved it 🤩 | So-so 🙃 | Not for me 🥴