🌞7 Good Minutes: This Week

Weekending July 20, 2024

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How To: Fix Your Fatigue (Do this Everyday)

How does 73-year-old outwork colleagues half his age? He says it's all thanks to an at-home "full body recharge" you can do from your kitchen.

Now, you might think frequently feeling tired is 'just part of getting older...'

But Dr. Gundry, a world-renowned cardiologist, believes you can feel just as energetic as a 20-year-old with this simple DIY trick. He says his discovery relies on a little-known food which is scientifically-backed to help "recharge" your body’s natural battery.

Sunday: July 14, 2024

Sunday Serenity: Mindfulness in Everyday Activities

Thought for the Day:

Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts.

Episode Overview

This episode delves into the practice of incorporating mindfulness into everyday life, highlighting how being fully present and engaged in daily activities can lead to greater peace, clarity, and overall well-being. It emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness in routine tasks, eating habits, work productivity, and personal relationships.

Key Takeaways:

- Integrating mindfulness into daily routines, such as mindful breathing and paying attention to routine tasks, helps create a foundation of calm and presence, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.

- Practicing mindfulness in eating, work, and relationships can improve your relationship with food, increase productivity and job satisfaction, and strengthen connections and communication with others.

Tune in to discover how embracing mindfulness can transform mundane activities into opportunities for relaxation and insight, enriching every aspect of your life.

Monday: July 15, 2024

Mindful Monday: Enhancing Your Daily Commute with Mindfulness

Thought for the Day:

If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.

Episode Overview

This episode highlights how incorporating mindfulness into your daily commute can transform a typically stressful time into a calming and centering experience. It discusses practical strategies like engaging your senses, practicing mindful breathing, and using the commute for positive reflection to enhance your overall well-being.

Key Takeaways:

- Engaging your senses during your commute can help you stay present and reduce stress, whether you're driving, taking public transportation, or walking.

- Practicing mindful breathing using commute time for reflection and setting positive intentions can foster a calm and focused mindset for the day ahead.

Tune in to learn how turning your daily commute into a mindful practice can improve your mental health and set a positive tone for your day.

Tuesday: July 16, 2024

The Power of Positive Visualization

Thought for the Day:

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.

Episode Overview

This episode delves into the practice of positive visualization, highlighting how envisioning successful outcomes and focusing on goals can significantly boost your mindset and overall well-being.

Key Takeaways:

Regularly practicing positive visualization helps align one's thoughts and actions with one's aspirations, increasing motivation, confidence, and resilience in the face of challenges.

- Visualization can enhance emotional well-being, reduce stress, and improve relationships by fostering a positive and optimistic outlook on daily interactions and long-term goals.

Tune in to discover how integrating positive visualization into your daily routine can transform your mindset and help you achieve your highest aspirations.

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Wednesday: July 17, 2024

Wellbeing Wednesday: The Art of Mindful Walking

Thought for the Day:

In the quiet moments of dawn, possibilities whisper their secrets.

Episode Overview

This episode explores the practice of mindful walking, emphasizing how focusing on each step, breath, and surrounding sensations can enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Key Takeaways:

- Mindful walking improves posture, balance, and overall fitness while providing a mental break from constant thoughts, fostering gratitude and focus.

- Incorporating mindful walking into daily routines can be simple and flexible, enhancing well-being through consistent, small steps and combining it with other mindfulness practices.

Tune in to learn how mindful walking can transform your daily routines and promote a deeper sense of peace and clarity.

Thursday: July 18, 2024

The Benefits of a Daily Gratitude Practice

Thought for the Day:

The simple act of daily gratitude transforms ordinary moments into blessings.

Episode Overview

This episode delves into the transformative power of gratitude, illustrating how recognizing and appreciating the good in one's life can significantly enhance one's mental and physical well-being.

Key Takeaways:

- Regularly practicing gratitude can rewire your brain to notice positive experiences, reducing stress, improving mood, and fostering resilience.

- Expressing gratitude strengthens relationships by building deeper connections, enhancing empathy, and creating a supportive environment.

Tune in to discover how integrating gratitude into your daily routine can lead to a more positive, resilient, and fulfilling life.

Friday: July 19, 2024

Feel-Good Friday: Finding Beauty in the Small Things

Thought for the Day:

Beauty often resides in the smallest details, quietly waiting to be discovered and cherished.

Episode Overview

This episode emphasizes the importance of noticing and appreciating the small things in life, highlighting how these often-overlooked moments can significantly enhance your overall well-being and bring joy.

Key Takeaways:

- Practicing mindfulness helps you stay present and appreciate the small moments, reducing stress and increasing feelings of happiness and contentment.

- Building gratitude through the recognition of small, everyday pleasures can shift your focus from what you lack to what you have, enhancing your emotional and physical well-being.

Tune in to learn how integrating mindfulness and gratitude into your daily routine can help you find beauty and joy in life's simple moments.

Saturday: July 20, 2024

Positive Strategies for Managing Stress

Thought for the Day:

Embrace positive strategies as the blueprint for turning challenges into opportunities and dreams into realities.

Episode Overview

This episode explores the nature of stress, its effects on mental and physical health, and various strategies for effective stress management. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing stress, adopting positive thinking, practicing mindfulness, engaging in physical activity, and building a strong support system.

Key Takeaways:

- Positive thinking and mindfulness can significantly reduce stress by changing your perspective on challenges and keeping you present in the moment.

- Regular physical activity and a strong support system are crucial for managing stress, enhancing your mood, and providing emotional stability.

Tune in to discover practical tips and techniques to manage stress and improve your overall well-being.

‘Extra’ Episodes This Week

Things we heard This Week

  • Davina.moss-king - Awesome! Always positive

  • Sunny - It was Such a profound and thought-provoking episode ✨

  • Nikkita Jackson - I loved it

  • Shaya Save Smith - Very informative and easily applicable 👍🏾

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Welp, that’s all for this edition of This Week. Until next time…

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Clyde Lee Dennis
Creator of 7 Good Minutes

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