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.

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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