In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Marc, a technologist and founder of the nonprofit organization Take Two Minutes. The discussion delves into Marc's journey, from his extensive background in technology to his heartfelt initiative for mental well-being spurred by his son's struggles with happiness. Marc shares insights into positive psychology practices such as gratitude journaling, three good things, and grounding exercises that have proven to help individuals enhance their mental well-being. The conversation also discusses the importance of finding purpose, empathy, and compassion in personal and professional settings. Marc's mission emphasizes helping others without profiting from their suffering, driving the core philosophy of Take Two Minutes. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on practical activities to manage stress and anxiety and foster a positive mindset. Marc S. Fussell is the visionary founder of the non-profit Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well-being. As a dedicated father, his journey into positive psychology was inspired by a personal commitment to support his son’s mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience. 00:00 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 00:54 Marc's Journey into Positive Psychology 02:42 Bridging the Gap: Emotional Intelligence in Technology 05:43 Understanding and Managing Differences in the Workplace 10:23 The Power of Gratitude and Positive Psychology 15:28 Developing Take Two Minutes: From Personal Experience to Public Service 26:07 Incorporating Gratitude and Other Activities for Mental Wellbeing 27:16 Reflecting on the Past Week: The Questionnaire 27:34 Gratitude Journaling: A 30-Day Challenge 28:18 Three Good Things Activity: Evening Reflections 29:08 The Science Behind Positivity and Neural Pathways 29:54 Case Studies and Results: Measuring Positivity 33:18 The Simplicity and Impact of Short Exercises 34:26 Grounding Exercise: Managing Anxiety 37:55 Nonprofit Mission: Helping Without Profiting 41:23 Finding Purpose and Motivation 46:16 How to Access and Support Take Two Minutes 49:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/ez10 for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/ez10 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
