Monday Jul 15, 2024
Harnessing Positive Psychology: A Discussion on Take Two Minutes with Marc S. Fussell
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay welcomes Mark Fussell, the founder of the nonprofit Take Two Minutes. Jay and Mark delve into mindfulness, gratitude, and mental well-being. Mark explains the origin and features of Take Two Minutes, a web application that provides positive psychology activities, focusing on text messaging as the primary communication channel. The discussion explores the benefits of a gratitude challenge and proper sleep hygiene for mental health, emphasizing the importance of internal reflection and self-care practices.
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00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome
00:15 Meet Mark Fussell: Visionary Behind Take Two Minutes
00:29 The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude
00:43 Coincidences and Connections
02:09 Exploring Take Two Minutes
05:31 The Gratitude Challenge
06:28 Meditation Insights and Practices
07:08 The Importance of Breath
20:49 Priming the Mind for Positivity
26:27 The Birth of Take Two Minutes
28:51 Spreading Positivity in Daily Interactions
29:17 Discovering Resilience and Happiness Research
30:17 Creating the Take Two Minutes App
30:24 The Importance of Self-Recognition
33:50 Embracing Challenges and Learning from Mistakes
35:58 Overcoming Anxiety Through Exposure
40:30 The Power of Sleep Hygiene
41:45 The Three Good Things Exercise
52:26 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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