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 7, 2025 • 3min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The strongest trees are...
Discover how trees teach us the art of balancing strength and flexibility. Explore the contrasting qualities of oaks and willows, highlighting the importance of adapting while staying true to core values. Learn practical ways to cultivate daily adaptability, preparing you for life's challenges. Reflect on your own roots and embrace the power of resilience to gracefully navigate the winds of change.
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Dec 7, 2025 • 6min
Embrace the Flow: Preparing for Change with Daily Adaptability
Explore the power of adaptability in navigating life’s inevitable changes. Discover how small, intentional adjustments can strengthen your resilience. Learn to view disruptions as opportunities for growth and embrace unexpected detours as gifts. Shift your mindset by practicing cognitive flexibility, and stay grounded in your values while holding plans lightly. Clyde invites you to cultivate daily habits that welcome change, transforming your relationship with the unknown into a proactive and empowering experience.
Dec 6, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The mind that can...
Discover how clear visualization can lay the groundwork for achieving your goals. Clyde Lee Dennis explains that seeing your destination mentally begins the journey. He highlights how vivid mental images forge neural pathways that guide actions. Examples from visionaries like the Wright brothers show how imagination can lead to reality. Visualization not only activates your brain's seeking mechanisms but also programs your mind for focus. Reflect on the focused state you want to achieve and trust your mind's power to manifest it.
Dec 6, 2025 • 6min
See It, Achieve It: Visualization Techniques for Laser Focus
Explore the transformative power of visualization to sharpen your focus. Learn how your mind can create vivid images that direct your attention purposefully. Discover techniques for activating your imagination in active, purposeful ways. Practice 30-second visualizations to build confidence before tasks. Understand the science behind mental rehearsal and how sensory details can enhance your experience. Finally, find out how to use visualizations as anchors to regain focus and navigate distractions effectively.
Dec 5, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The values that live quietly...
Discover how journaling can help unveil your most profound values that often remain unnoticed. The discussion emphasizes how daily distractions mask our inner wisdom, making it hard to hear what truly matters. Regular writing practices are likened to tuning a radio, clarifying your core values. Reflective prompts encourage listeners to recognize subtle signals of rightness, guiding them toward authentic priorities. This conversation gives listeners tools to amplify their inner guidance and live more intentionally.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 6min
Discover Your True Self Through Journaling Your Core Values
Explore how journaling can unveil your core values and lead to a more authentic life. Discover prompts to identify what truly matters to you, from feelings of joy to moments of conflict. Learn how recurring themes in your writing reflect your growth and can guide your decision-making. Understand that values evolve, not through failure, but as part of your journey. This insightful discussion shows how reflection can serve as a compass for meaningful living.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - Fear closes doors while...
Explore the fascinating contrast between fear and curiosity. Fear can shut doors, keeping you in your comfort zone, while curiosity opens windows to new possibilities. Delve into how choosing curiosity leads to self-discovery and reveals hidden strengths. This discussion highlights the importance of balancing caution with growth, showing that embracing curiosity doesn’t mean being reckless. Reflect on how curiosity can illuminate your true potential while still respecting your fears.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 6min
Transforming Fear Into Curiosity: A Powerful Mindset Shift
Fear doesn't have to hold you back; it can be a gateway for growth. Discover how curiosity can transform your perspective, turning fear into an adventure. Clyde dives into the distinction between primal fears and modern anxieties, encouraging listeners to embrace questions like a child does. He emphasizes that examining fear can reveal deeper meanings and values. Using practical curiosity questions, find courage to approach uncertainties with a new mindset!
Dec 3, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - Mental well-being is not a...
Mental well-being is likened to a garden, requiring daily attention rather than a one-time fix. This perspective shifts how we approach our mental health, normalizing ongoing care. Flourishing and challenging days alike demand different levels of care, reframing setbacks as a natural part of life. Emphasizing patience and consistency, the discussion encourages listeners to consider how daily intention could transform their struggles into growth.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 6min
Daily Self-Care for Mental Well-Being: Small Acts, Big Impact
Discover how small daily self-care practices can transform your mental health. Learn that consistent, simple rituals beat grand gestures for sustained support. Start your day with two-minute intentions and reduce stress with hourly micro breaks. Evening rituals, like noting your wins, help transition into rest. Emphasizing consistency over intensity, it highlights how physical care impacts mental well-being. Self-compassion is framed as a healing tool, urging you to begin with one sustainable practice.
