Sound as a Bell

Motivation

Searching for Meaning Through Running, or Any Other Activity

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on December 16, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Before we commit to any exercise regimen it's helpful to know the why.

A Personal Perspective: Before we commit to any exercise regimen it's helpful to know the why.

Understanding the dangers of dogmatic and “propagandist” stances.

Burnout

Physician Burnout Before and After the COVID-19 Crisis

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on April 30, 2020

It should not have to take a pandemic for us, as a society, to recognize the importance of health, life, and those who help us sustain it.

It should not have to take a pandemic for us, as a society, to recognize the importance of health, life, and those who help us sustain it.

Health

COVID-19 and Radical Self-Care

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on April 14, 2020

Just for a moment, all the world stopped for the sake of everyone's health. Could that be motivation enough for us all to change how we approach our lives moving forward?

Just for a moment, all the world stopped for the sake of everyone's health. Could that be motivation enough for us all to change how we approach our lives moving forward?

Health

When Medications Hurt

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on April 11, 2020

The pandemic highlights the importance of health. How will that change us and what we accept from society and healthcare providers in the future?

The pandemic highlights the importance of health. How will that change us and what we accept from society and healthcare providers in the future?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Radical Acceptance as a Way to Achieve Lasting Peace of Mind

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on April 1, 2020

Is the current crisis weighing in on you? It may be an opportunity to create the kind of life that will lead you to peace and contentment.

Is the current crisis weighing in on you? It may be an opportunity to create the kind of life that will lead you to peace and contentment.

Is there a silver lining in this era?

Bias

Why France Will Win the World Cup on Sunday

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on July 14, 2018

If football teams are brains then their midfield players are their prefrontal cortex – making decisions, solving problems, and controlling stress response.

If football teams are brains then their midfield players are their prefrontal cortex – making decisions, solving problems, and controlling stress response.

Play

Argentina in the World Cup: Controlled, Passionate Chaos

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on June 29, 2018

Argentina is a mess! But it also has Messi—possibly the top 3 player in the history of the game. Besides, sometimes what appears like a mess could be a piece of beautiful art.

Argentina is a mess! But it also has Messi—possibly the top 3 player in the history of the game. Besides, sometimes what appears like a mess could be a piece of beautiful art.

Anxiety

Are We One Step Closer to Criminalizing Anxiety Sufferers?

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on June 29, 2018

Random drug tests for people taking prescribed anxiety medication are much more harmful than helpful.

Random drug tests for people taking prescribed anxiety medication are much more harmful than helpful.

Suicide

A Reflection on the Meaning of Life

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on June 8, 2018

The world has just lost Anthony Bourdain. And for too long, too many have lost their loved ones too early.

The world has just lost Anthony Bourdain. And for too long, too many have lost their loved ones too early.

Child Development

About the Bike

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on June 6, 2018

Awaken your sense of adventure and freedom!

Awaken your sense of adventure and freedom!

Media

What We Can All Learn From King James

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on June 2, 2018

Here are a few tips from LeBron James that you can apply to your daily life!

Here are a few tips from LeBron James that you can apply to your daily life!

Depression

The Oxygen Mask

Mirsad Serdarevic Ph.D. on May 31, 2018

Make each day happy and healthy. It may sound selfish, but taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself.

Make each day happy and healthy. It may sound selfish, but taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself.