7 Good Minutes
Clyde Lee Dennis
Begin each day with purpose and positivity with the 7 Good Minutes Daily Self-Improvement Podcast, the essential listen for mindful achievers.Tailored for those who strive for personal growth amidst their busy lives, our podcast offers daily guidance in mindfulness, gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset.Subscribe now to ensure you never miss an episode on your journey to a more mindful and positive life.If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here:https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides
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Dec 12, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - True resilience is not...
Explore the intriguing difference between rigid strength and true resilience. Discover how embracing flexibility can lead to deeper wisdom in life. Clyde uses the metaphor of oak versus bamboo to illustrate adaptability's advantages. Reflect on your unbreakable core, which holds your worthiness and connections intact. Let go of the need for invulnerability and acknowledge the power of feeling and growth. Remind yourself how adaptability has served you in tough times and trust that your core strength can guide you through.
Dec 12, 2025 • 5min
A Simple Mantra to Build Unshakeable Resilience
Discover a transformative six-word mantra designed to reconnect you with your inner resilience. Learn how this brief phrase acts as an anchor during stress and crises. Reflect on past challenges survived, illustrating your inherent strength. Embrace flexibility as a survival tool, using the tree metaphor to highlight wisdom in adaptation. Acknowledge vulnerability while affirming your capacity to recover and grow. Practice this mantra daily, turning small stresses into opportunities for self-trust and resilience. Simple yet powerful, it cuts through the noise of overwhelm.
Dec 11, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - True freedom in the digital age isn't...
Discover how true digital freedom is about actively choosing your tech engagement rather than avoiding technology. Explore the difference between reactive living, driven by notifications, and responsive living, where you decide when to check your devices. Consider the motivations behind your social media habits and rethink your interactions as conscious choices. Finally, embrace an affirmation that promotes intentionality and awareness in your technology use, empowering you to take control of your digital life.
Dec 11, 2025 • 5min
Finding Peace Through Mindful Technology Use
Transform your tech experience from chaos to calm with practical strategies for mindful use. Discover how awareness can turn technology into a tool for connection rather than overwhelm. Learn the pause-and-breathe technique for creating sacred moments and protecting your mental space. Got distractions? Find out how to curate your digital environment by silencing nonessential notifications. Embrace technology intentionally while still reaping its benefits without losing your peace.
Dec 10, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The body whispers before...
Discover the power of listening to your body’s subtle signals before they escalate into crises. Clyde shares enlightening examples like jaw tension and fatigue, revealing how these whispers can guide us toward better choices. He emphasizes the importance of forging a partnership between mind and body to enhance overall well-being. Tune in to learn how these insights can transform your relationship with yourself!
Dec 10, 2025 • 6min
How to Listen When Your Body Speaks
Explore the profound messages your body communicates through sensations. Learn how these signals guide your choices and reveal your needs for rest and safety. Discover the intelligence your body holds, responding to situations faster than your mind. By taking small pauses, uncover valuable insights about your well-being. Instead of dismissing these feelings, respond with kindness and honor your body's wisdom. Embrace the integration of mind and body for holistic living, fostering a deeper understanding of yourself.
Dec 9, 2025 • 3min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The sacred is not...
Discover how the sacred isn't hidden in grand escapes, but found in the presence we bring to everyday moments. Reflect on everyday activities—like washing dishes or enjoying a sunrise—as opportunities for sacred experiences. Learn how embracing imperfection allows us to access this awareness anytime. From caregiving to mindful commuting, every act can be a form of sacred service. Clyde Lee Dennis invites us to notice these moments and recognize that ordinary life can be transformed into a temple of presence.
Dec 9, 2025 • 6min
Sacred Moments: Creating Sacred Space in a Busy Life
Explore creating sacred moments in your busy life by reframing sacred space as conscious presence. Learn to carry your sanctuary within through breath and gratitude, and discover the power of micro-sanctuaries—short pauses for reflection. Transform mundane routines into rituals filled with intention, and use simple objects as reminders for mindfulness. See the sacredness in everyday moments, set boundaries for stillness, and engage more fully with life. Each pause is an opportunity for connection and wonder.
Dec 8, 2025 • 3min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The mind that feels...
Feeling stuck can actually be a sign that your mind is gearing up for a breakthrough. Embracing discomfort might just mean you're dissolving old patterns, much like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Exhausting familiar strategies opens the door for intuition and creativity. Reflecting on past moments of confusion can reveal how they led to your greatest insights. Trusting the process is key to navigating these challenging times and emerging stronger with unforeseen insights.
Dec 8, 2025 • 6min
Break Through: Creative Problem-Solving When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck can lead to unexpected breakthroughs! Dive into techniques that shift your perspective and unlock creativity. Explore how asking the right questions encourages innovative solutions. Embrace childlike curiosity to reframe assumptions and discover new ideas. Learn to use productive procrastination and change your environment to stimulate fresh thinking. Identify hidden insights by discussing problems aloud. Trust the process—sometimes, being stuck is just the precursor to a brilliant solution!
