What we are
MindNotes Daily is an independent publication focused on memory, focus, sleep, movement, and the small daily habits that shape mental clarity over time. We are not a clinic, a brand, or a vendor. We are an editorial team that reads broadly, writes carefully, and publishes when we feel we have something worth your time.
The site began in 2022 as a side project among three friends with backgrounds in research writing, science communication, and editorial production. It has since grown into a small but steady publication.
Our editorial standards
Wellness writing has a long history of overstating things. We try to do the opposite. Concretely:
- Every article is reviewed by at least one other editor before it is published.
- We reference publicly available reading from established institutions and avoid sensational sources.
- We update articles when new, well-supported findings warrant it — with a note on the change.
- We do not promise outcomes, cures, or transformations.
- We do not write under personal bylines. Articles represent the editorial team's collective reading on a topic.
What we are not
A few things worth being explicit about:
- We are not medical professionals. Nothing on this site is intended as medical advice.
- We do not sell products, supplements, courses, or programs.
- We do not run sponsored content. The site is supported by a small voluntary newsletter and occasional donations from readers.
- We do not currently accept guest posts, paid links, or "partnerships."
Who reads us
Mostly adults in their 40s through 70s who want to think clearly about everyday wellness without wading through hype. A surprising number of readers tell us they pass our articles along to their parents. That feels like the right audience for what we are trying to do.
How to get in touch
Editorial questions, corrections, and reader notes are always welcome. The fastest way to reach us is through the contact page. We try to respond within a few business days, though it sometimes takes longer.
A short word on tone
Wellness writing often pretends that small, slow changes are dramatic. We try not to. Most of what supports memory, focus, and mental clarity is unremarkable: sleep, movement, food you cook yourself, time outdoors, time with other people, quiet. We see no reason to dress this up.