Change Your Life in 5 Minutes | Jim Kwik & Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

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Published 2023-07-03
Does this sound familiar: I want to be healthy, but I just don’t have time. You wouldn’t be too busy to brush your teeth. So, why is your mental and physical health any different? There’s no reason to make healthy habits complicated when all you need is five minutes.

I’m excited to have Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on the show today to dive deep into this topic. Dr. Chatterjee is a practicing physician and star of the popular BBC One series, Doctor in the House. He’s written five bestselling books, including "Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day and Feel Better in Five: Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life."

When it comes to changing habits, it’s the smallest steps that make the biggest difference. But most people set big goals only to lose motivation quickly. Listen in as Dr. Chatterjee breaks down how to make significant impact in your mental, physical, and brain health in just five minutes a day.

Get ‪@DrChatterjeeRangan‬ 's book "Feel Better in 5" here: amzn.to/43poaYF

0:00 Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
1:57 How 5 minutes can change your life
5:04 2 Rules for behavior change
15:59 Behavior change in business
18:01 Finding time to workout
19:19 A recipe for morning routines
26:01 Journaling prompt to reflect on
29:30 "Feel better in 5" book

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All Comments (21)
  • @kathyhou4648
    Thank you. I have been following you for 4 years and I have practiced this incrementaly for 2 years and the habits that I have built are amazing. Drink 600 ml of water as soon as I wake up. 20 pushups each time i have a small break after studying for 1 hr. 5 min stretch everyday I way up, then 5 minutes in my garden watering plants. 8 min meditation in the morning. 15 minute walk after the stretch. 5 minute writing in my journal. 5 minute crunches.
  • @birukkifle4990
    It worked to me: 5 minutes prayer/meditate, drink water, 10 minutes excersice and 10 minutes mindset Thanks!
  • @delaintimm2476
    I changed my life from very negative thinking to positive by setting a timer. First it was for just 1 minute a day. Once I was able to do 1 minute, I went to two and continued increasing until my thoughts were no longer negative. This took a while, but very successful. Thank you for this info. It works, if you work it!
  • I love that. Creating simple and possible habits is the key to not making excuses. It's just doing it.
  • @mscrunchy68
    Hooking a behaviour onto morning teeth brushing has worked for me. Every morning, 50 squats. This was horrible at first, now it is automatic.
  • @penniroyal4398
    When I start a new habit I will always say “when I do this, I do that “ ! When the habit is engrained then I don’t need to say the reminder anymore because it’s become a positive habit ❤
  • @Shalom-78
    True, a long journey starts with one step. Also be kind to someone sveryday, the reward is amazing (hormonal, spiritual, physical (better than coffee) While going through the valkey (hard times) take it one day at a time and know that nobody is alone, you are not just flesh, you are also Spirit nake sure you connect within yourself. Blessings!
  • @blancaorozco7537
    You’re so right, I hate the gym but I know exercise is important for our body and mind, so four year ago I started 4 min of HIIT, 3 years later I incorporated 5 min of strength training, and this year 5 more minutes of abs workout. 15 min total. Some days only 10 min but other up to 20. This totally work for me.
  • @amberklein1560
    I set my rebounder/mini-tramp on my patio. Whenever I potty my dog, I stand on my rebounder. THATS IT: I STAND THERE. But you know you can't stand still on a trampoline, so I get 3 to 5 or even 10 minutes of bouncing every time my dog needs to go out. I get 3 to 5 or even 10 minutes of sunshine 4 to 6 times a day. Yeah. That adds up fast. (12 to 60 min of exercise/sunlight per day) It's something I can do on a bad day, in my pajamas, or even when sick. It's not too much. It's quick. It's easy. And I love it.
  • @MyHani23
    This is great! I noticed over the years I have to make my goals simple and short enough for me to do it, but 5 mins does blow my mind. Going to try these! Thank you for sharing ❤
  • @okiokic
    Two normal human beings...love it🙌❤️Thank you
  • I am 73 years old and in great health. I do a routine every day consistently. The benefits are so worth it and it's so easy, thanks.😊
  • @loinguyen3552
    I will start at least 5 minutes of practicing piano today and will put this on my daily agenda. Thank you.
  • I added taking my vitamins before brushing my teeth. I put my vitamins at my sink with a water bottle and I wrote on my mirror TAKE THESE with arrows pointing at the vitamins and then after brushing my teeth, I give myself a High Five! I drew over my on hand on my mirror so I don't forget! Thank you @jimkwik @Melrobbins and @Drrangan
  • @lilytea3
    0:00: 🧠 Learn how to feel better and improve brain health in just five minutes with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's tips. 3:47: 💡 Making behavior change for our health and brains is often made too difficult and we underestimate the power of daily practices. 7:28: 💡 Motivation is not enough to achieve long-term success, as it fluctuates over time. 11:00: ☕ The speaker explains how he has incorporated his workout routine into his morning coffee habit. 14:19: 🏋 Small changes add up over time, while overnight transformations are rare. 17:58: 💪 Consistent five minute habits can make a significant impact on our lifestyle choices. 21:22: 💡 Getting up early in the morning allows the speaker to have time for themselves and be a better person, father, husband, and doctor. 24:55: 🧘 Practicing five minutes of yoga, breathing exercises, and affirmations in the morning can lead to a calmer and more controlled mindset. 28:14: 💡 Implementing small changes, like starting with just five minutes, can have a profound impact on one's well-being. Recap by
  • @samurai.MD.1
    It was a great episode! Thank u! ☺️ I just want to add as an athlete and a doctor that doing strength training in the morning right after you wake up ( your body is, muscles are cold) without stretching might be dangerous and could led to injury. I encourage you to start your day with stretching/ yoga ☺️ that’s what I do when I wake up, for 5 mins! Also please remember to warm-up before training and cool down after! ☺️ if u don’t have time you can just do yoga and stretching without those☺️. Stay safe and healthy, take care of yourself you deserve the best!❤️💪
  • @debmoore629
    Work out while listening to podcasts like this plus worked on my monthly budget. The two of you have had a great impact on my mindset of what is important in my 60’s and will continue to do so.