Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | Do This Every Day to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Your Mood, Energy & Focus | Dr Wendy Suzuki #612
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Jan 16, 2026 
Join Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist and author, as she shares her insights on harnessing exercise for brain health. She explains how a mere 10 minutes of movement can significantly reduce anxiety and enhance mood, proving that you don't need hours of workout to reap benefits. Wendy reveals her own 30-minute morning routine, highlighting its impact on creativity and focus. Plus, learn about the long-term advantages of exercise for memory and even delaying dementia. Get inspired to move for a healthier mind!
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Make Movement Your First Daily Habit
- Do exercise first thing in the morning to sharpen focus, boost mood, and prepare your brain for work.
- Build a daily habit (Wendy Suzuki uses 30 minutes) because consistency sustains benefits and prevents relapse.
Choose Sustainable Duration Over Intensity
- Do choose an exercise routine you can sustain daily; Wendy settled on 30 minutes because it didn't exhaust her or cause soreness.
- Prioritize habit formation over intensity so movement becomes nonnegotiable and long-lasting.
Start With Ten Minutes Of Walking
- Try starting with just 10 minutes of walking because it reliably reduces anxiety and improves mood.
- Move anytime you can; small, frequent bouts of activity release serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline like antidepressants.