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The MindHandHeart Blog seeks to elevate student voices during this very stressful time, while providing a space for peer-to-peer support and care. The blog encourages conversation focused on wellness, mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more. Blog posts may take many forms, including first-person narratives, numbered lists, photo stories, cartoons, drawings, videos, and mixed media. Blog posts will be featured on MindHandHeart’s social media channels. Interested? Reach out to us at mindhandheart@mit.edu.

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Grace Giving Grace

Grace Sun

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00

This week, Grace Sun shares some ways that help her be compassionate to herself.

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My Pandemic "Distractions"

Laura Brandt

Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:00

This week, Laura Brandt shares some of her non-work "distractions" during the pandemic.

Traveling Through Art

Maaya Prasad

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00

This week, Maaya Prasad guides us through a virtual voyage of colorful landscapes.

Art Through Zoom

Amelia

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00

This week, Amelia shares how she expanded her artistic horizons through various Zoom activities.

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Webkinz Disney World

Lauren Platt

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:00

Join us this week as Lauren Platt takes us on a tour of her Webkinz Disney World.

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Busy Beavers

Chad Qian

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00

In this week's post, Chad Qian reflects on the start of Busy Beavers and the MIT Minecraft server.

FAIL! Inspiring Resilience: How It All Started and why does it matter?

Jurgis Ruza

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 12:00

In this article, Jurgis Ruza shares his experiences organizing the FAIL! conferences and the importance of destigmatizing failures.

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FALLing in Love with a Walk in the Park

Yiming Chen

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:00

It's spring! In this week's post, Yiming Chen shares her feelings as she walks through a park.

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Vipassana Meditation Retreat: My Practice Experience

Zahra Kanji & Clemens Bauer Hoss

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00

In this article, Zahra and Clemens, founders of the MIT Meditation Challenge, talk about how their meditation journey and how the challenge came into being.

Dalgona Coffee

Michael Mandanas

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 12:00

In this video-blog, Michael Mandanas teaches us how to make the widely popular social media beverage: Dalgona Coffee. Follow his instructions and enjoy a creamy and foamy cup of coffee with Michael!