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 Connect with Us!  Explore more about The Tragedy Academy: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com  Support and Grow With Us Podcasting Made Easy: Build your stunning podcast website with Podpage: Podpage: https://bit.ly/3LSCBh5.  @podpagehq Take your recording to the next level with Riverside.FM: https://bit.ly/3ImjNWD @riverside.fm Get the Gear Loved Jay's t-shirt from the latest episode? Grab yours at Into the AM. @intotheam Into the AM: https://bit.ly/431MLD5. Expand Your Mind Dive into our recommended reads at our Bookshop. Bookshop: https://bit.ly/42pPHcv. ✅ Stay Updated – Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUXqlregig6vcrvuVNGlKg and never miss an episode.   Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: @thetragedyacademypodcast Facebook:@TheTragedyAcademyPodcast Twitter: @Tragedy_Academy TikTok: @thetragedyacademy   Support The Tragedy Academy. Your support helps us keep bringing meaningful content. Consider donating through PayPal or BuyMeACoffee. PayPal Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=YMU9L4TBWX6AG