- 7GM: This Week
- Posts
- š7 Good Minutes: This Week
š7 Good Minutes: This Week
Weekending June 22, 2024
Hello, Are You Ready for a Healthier & Happier You?
Subscribe Now to Receive Freebies (worth $350)
Sunday: June 16, 2024
Celebrating Caregivers: Gratitude and Mindfulness in Nurturing Relationships
Thought for the Day:
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Episode Overview
This episode highlights the invaluable role caregivers play in our lives, offering support and compassion during challenging times, and emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude and practicing mindfulness to strengthen relationships with them.
Key Takeaways:
- Simple acts of gratitude, such as saying "thank you," writing notes, or giving small gifts, can uplift caregivers and foster a positive environment, reinforcing the bond you share.
- Practicing mindful listening and offering tangible support can significantly enhance interactions with caregivers, showing that you value their efforts and are willing to reciprocate their care.
Tune in to learn how to cultivate deeper connections with caregivers through mindfulness and gratitude, enriching both their lives and your own.
Monday: June 17, 2024
Mindful Monday: The Art of Conscious Decision-Making
Thought for the Day:
A clear conscience is a good pillow.
Episode Overview
In this episode we look into the concept of conscious decision-making, emphasizing the shift from impulsive reactions to thoughtful, deliberate actions, and explores how mindfulness enhances the decision-making process by keeping you present and focused.
Key Takeaways:
- Mindfulness helps you recognize and manage stress, bias, and external influences, allowing for more objective and effective decision-making that aligns with your values and long-term goals.
- Techniques such as deep breathing, asking clarifying questions, and maintaining a decision journal can help improve your decision-making process, while overcoming challenges like time pressure and emotional bias.
Tune in to discover how incorporating mindful decision-making can lead to a more balanced, fulfilling life, marked by intentional actions and thoughtful choices.
Tuesday: June 18, 2024
Positivity in the Face of Adversity: Mindful Coping Strategies
Thought for the Day:
A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but its patience.
Episode Overview
This episode explores the nature of adversity and how understanding and embracing it can empower you to navigate difficult times with resilience and a proactive mindset. It highlights the role of positivity and mindfulness in overcoming challenges, maintaining mental clarity, and building inner strength.
Key Takeaways:
- Maintaining a positive outlook shifts your perspective, helping you see opportunities in challenges and stay motivated and persistent during tough times.
- Mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and meditation reduce stress, create inner peace, and enhance your ability to respond effectively to adversity.
Tune in to learn how to cultivate resilience and a positive mindset to face life's challenges with confidence and grace.
For Women That Want to Break Free From the Daily Grind Subscribe
Wednesday: June 19, 2024
Wellbeing Wednesday: Mindfulness for Emotional Balance
Thought for the Day:
The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.
Episode Overview
This episode discusses the importance of emotional balance and how achieving it can improve overall well-being and relationships. It emphasizes the role of mindfulness in managing emotions effectively and provides practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily life.
Key Takeaways:
- Mindfulness creates awareness of emotions without immediate reaction, allowing for more thoughtful and calm responses in stressful situations.
- Regular mindfulness practice, including techniques like mindful breathing and body scanning, enhances emotional regulation, reduces stress, and increases overall happiness.
Tune in to discover how mindfulness can help you achieve emotional balance and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and inner peace.
Thursday: June 20, 2024
The Transformative Power of Mindful Gratitude
Thought for the Day:
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Episode Overview
This episode explores the concept of mindful gratitude, emphasizing its transformative impact on mental and physical health through regular, conscious appreciation of life's positive aspects.
Key Takeaways:
- Practicing mindful gratitude by keeping a journal or expressing thanks to others can boost mood, improve sleep, and enhance cognitive functions by increasing dopamine and serotonin levels.
- Regular gratitude practices can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, foster resilience, and promote a more positive outlook on life.
Tune in to learn practical techniques for integrating mindful gratitude into your daily routine and experience its profound benefits on your well-being and happiness.
Friday: June 21, 2024
Feel-Good Friday: Celebrating Light and Mindfulness
Thought for the Day:
Stay close to people who feel like sunshine.
Episode Overview
This episode explores the profound impact of natural light on our mood and well-being, emphasizing how increased awareness and mindful incorporation of light can enhance positivity and overall health.
Key Takeaways:
- Exposure to natural light, especially in the morning, helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, boosting mood and energy levels, leading to improved mental and physical health.
- Incorporating light into mindfulness practices, such as light-filled meditation or mindful gazing, can deepen the sense of presence and calm, enhancing overall mindfulness and well-being.
Tune in to discover practical ways to harness the power of light for a more positive and vibrant life.
Saturday: June 22, 2024
Mindfulness in the Digital Age: Finding Balance
Thought for the Day:
Awareness, rather than an app, keeps us connected.
Episode Overview
This episode delves into the impact of digital overload on mental health, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and practicing mindful technology use to maintain well-being and reduce stress.
Key Takeaways:
- Setting boundaries with technology, such as designating screen-free times or areas, helps reduce stress and enhances presence in daily life, leading to improved mental health.
- Practicing mindfulness with digital devices by being intentional about usage and taking regular breaks can mitigate the negative effects of constant connectivity and improve focus.
Tune in to learn practical strategies for creating a healthier relationship with technology, ensuring it serves your well-being rather than detracting from it.
āExtraā Episodes This Week
Things we heard This Week
1234 ā¢ I enjoy listening to your podcast daily. I really appreciate that u take the time to put together 2 episodes per day. I especially like the episodes where you talk yourself. Keep up the good work!
YASIBUANāØ ā¢ This is very timely for me
nataliestewart910 ā¢ Great advice as always!
Kim ā¢ Awesome segment. Needed this reminder today
Roz ā¢ I loved it. It's a topic that needs to be embraced.
Do you have thoughts or reflections on the podcast or 'This Week'? We'd love to hear from you! Simply hit 'Reply' and share your insights with us. Your feedback is invaluable and helps make our community stronger.
Welp, thatās all for this edition of This Week. Until next timeā¦
āLetās be civil to one another out there.ā
Clyde Lee Dennis
Creator of 7 Good Minutes
Transform your feelings with free tips, meditations, and more from leading experts. Subscribe