What you do without thinking has the greatest power to shape who you become.

And that is the thought for today.

Welcome to Seven Good Minutes. I'm Clyde Lee Dennis.

Thanks for joining me for what I believe will be seven of the most

enriching minutes of your day. In today's episode of Seven Good Minutes, we talk about the

innocent daily habits that may be hurting you more than you realize. Enjoy. Have you ever had a day

where everything felt just a little bit off, but you couldn't quite put your finger on why?

Sometimes, the smallest things we do, without even thinking, can be the very things draining our energy,

clouding our mindset, and keeping us stuck in patterns that don't serve us.

By the end of today's episode, you'll be able to recognize three common, everyday habits that seem harmless on the surface, but may actually be holding you back, and you'll walk away with simple ways to shift them for a more positive, empowered life.

Let's start by shining a light on something we all do, reaching for our phones the moment we

wake up.

That quiet little scroll through email or social media might seem like a harmless way

to ease into your day.

But what you're really doing is surrendering your attention before you've even fully opened

your eyes.

You're letting someone else's priorities, opinions, or problems, set the tone for

your mind. And when your first moments are reactive instead of intentional, your entire day

can feel scattered, rushed, or even anxious, without you realizing why. Another seemingly

innocent habit? Saying yes to too many things. It could be helping a friend,

picking up an extra task at work, or agreeing to a social event you're not really excited about.

Saying yes feels generous, like you're being a good person. But every yes that comes from guilt,

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