In this episode, Dr. Marilyn Ward and Dr. Sarah Gordon discuss the importance of finding mental clarity and how that impacts focus. They delve into why mental clarity is important, how to define it, and the barriers to achieving clarity. Why is this topic important? Research suggests that having more control over your thinking impacts mental health, and having a positive mindset influences how we cope with the normal stresses of life, which often require clarity of thought and emotion. Consider mental clarity as preventive care for your mind, and the strategies as mental survival skills. Dr. Ward and Dr. Gordon draw on their experiences as PhD students to discuss topics centered on mental, physical, and social-emotional health, always within a growth mindset towards living healthy lives from "the inside out." All information in this episode and The PhD Journey Unplugged podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used or deemed professional advice. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this conversation. We are deeply grateful and will always strive to provide meaningful content on this platform.