75. Train Your Reckless Brain with These Helpful Mind Hacks with Kimberly Quinn

If our brains are like toddlers running with scissors, how can we keep them in check? Dr. Kimberly Quinn, teacher of Positive Psychology, Mindcraft, and Cognitive Psychology at Champlain College in Burlington, VT, can help you do just that. This episode is packed with tips and tricks to help you train your brain and work towards a more positive way of thinking.   Kimberly teaches a summer course on trauma for the Community College of Vermont and speaks at various colleges, universities, and organizations on a variety of topics related to well-being. Her most recent speaking engagements were on trauma and resilience (TEDx-Washington, DC), embracing neurodiversity (TEDx-Amoskeag Millyard), Managing the Monkey Mind with Mindfulness (Southern New Hampshire University), and Social Media & the Well-being of Student Athletes’ (St. Michael’s College).    Kimberly hosts in-person workshops and webinars on a variety of topics related to well-being, trauma, and resilience as well as a weekly Mindcraft podcast series aimed at striving for optimal well-being and life satisfaction.   Let’s dive into more hacks to become the boss of our brain!    [00:01 - 7:21] Introduction to Mindcraft    Kimberly explains the concept of mindcraft. Course in response to tremendous anxiety and depression. Her love of working with young adults. Definition of trauma: Brain changes. Address the issues that are overwhelming young adults. Learning to become the boss of your brain. Don’t let angry and fearful thoughts take into a personal issue. There are two choices people can make: Control our thoughts. Let our thoughts control us. Shift negativity into positivity. 21 days for our habits to stick.   [07:22 - 31:45] Train Your Reckless Brain   Happiness is something we need to decide. United States condition.   Once people become successful, then they become happy.   If you focus on your goals, you won’t