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 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.
Dec 2, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The most ordinary tasks become...
Discover how practicing full presence can magically transform mundane chores into opportunities for peace. Dive into the contrast between distracted and mindful experiences, illustrating the power of attention. Learn to apply this skill to every aspect of daily life and find serenity in unexpected places. Reflect on how you can approach dreaded tasks with the same joy as beloved activities. Plus, embrace a powerful affirmation to help maintain your mindfulness throughout your day!
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Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Turning Chores Into Mindful Moments: Find Peace in Daily Tasks
Transform your chores into mindfulness practices! Find grounding in mundane tasks that bring peace to your day. Learn to appreciate the rhythm of folding laundry or the meditative flow of sweeping. Discover how washing dishes can quiet anxious thoughts and invite presence. Cooking becomes not just a task, but a mindful nourishment experience. Shift your perspective to see chores as opportunities for care and attention. Start today by focusing on just one chore with full sensory awareness!
Dec 1, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - When you eat with...
The discussion dives into the transformative power of mindful eating. By engaging fully in meals, you nourish both your body and your connection to the present. Rushing through food is described as 'sleepwalking.' Conscious eating turns every bite into a sensory experience, tapping into your body's wisdom. The practice of presence during meals can enhance awareness in all areas of life. Listeners are encouraged to consider how this mindfulness might reshape their relationship with daily living.
Dec 1, 2025 • 7min
Mindful Eating: Transform Every Meal Into a Grounding Practice
Transform your meals into a grounding practice through mindful eating techniques. Discover the power of pausing before your first bite to cultivate presence. Learn to engage your senses and savor the flavors, using each meal as an opportunity for deeper awareness. Differentiate between physical and emotional hunger while acknowledging your feelings about food. Realize the connection between your meals and the world around you. Start small and be gentle with your practice, embracing the journey toward a more mindful relationship with food.
Nov 30, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - Gratitude is not about finding...
Explore the transformative power of gratitude as the host discusses how it's less about seeking perfection and more about embracing the present moment. Discover unexpected gifts hidden within life's imperfections. Engage with reflective questions that encourage a shift in perspective, focusing on presence rather than perfection. Closing reflections leave you with an uplifting affirmation to inspire your daily life.
Nov 30, 2025 • 5min
Quick Gratitude Check: Three Simple Things That Transform Your Day
Explore how a quick two-minute gratitude practice can shift your perspective dramatically. Discover the power of focusing on three simple things, like the warmth of coffee or a sunny day, to create lasting change in your daily life. Learn why intentionally choosing gratitude helps retrain your mind to spot positivity rather than problems. Clyde emphasizes that even on tough days, small authentic moments of gratitude are meaningful. Regular practice can increase your awareness of what you appreciate, making gratitude a natural part of your day.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 3min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - True emotional wisdom is not...
The discussion reveals how emotional wisdom flourishes through everyday moments instead of dramatic experiences. Small sensations like tightness or warmth can guide us in understanding our true needs. Practicing gentle, nonjudgmental attention to feelings is encouraged, fostering a compassionate approach to our emotions. The idea that every emotion should be witnessed, whether large or small, enhances our emotional intelligence and presence with ourselves and others. Reflective prompts and affirmations deepen this exploration.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 6min
Building Emotional Intelligence Through Life's Small Moments
Discover how everyday moments can foster emotional growth without drastic changes. Learn to recognize morning micro-emotions that reveal deeper patterns. Unpack physical reactions to messages as insights into your triggers. Explore the honesty found in transition moments, like coming home. Cultivate a curious mindset between feelings and reactions. By simply noticing small emotions, you can enhance your self-awareness and improve relationships. Remember, emotions are fleeting visitors, not your identity. Treat these moments as gentle teachers on your emotional intelligence journey.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 2min
7 Good Minutes: Extra - The most profound victories are...
True victories emerge from daily consistency, not grand gestures. Small, repeated choices gradually reshape our lives and relationships. Health and emotional growth are cultivated through regular habits that build self-trust. Keeping promises to ourselves fosters internal integrity. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on daily commitments that honor their future selves. These quiet, cumulative triumphs, much like compound interest, can lead to profound transformations over time.
