If you feel like you don’t have time for mindfulness—or your brain just won’t slow down—this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through quick, evidence-based ways to focus better, manage stress, and boost productivity without adding hours to your schedule. You’ll also get a simple 3-minute guided practice you can use before class, study sessions, or exams to clear your head and get into the zone.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein: https://amzn.to/3QzI7N8
• Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness: https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/pages/about
• Study on mindfulness improving attention & working memory: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20363650/
• Study on stress and brain function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23538911/
• James Clear on habit stacking (Atomic Habits): https://jamesclear.com/habit-stacking
• Dr. Russell Barkley on ADHD & self-regulation (PDF): https://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/ADHD_EF_and_SR.pdf