The Psychological Power of Movement

How small, consistent exercise reshapes mood, confidence, and well-being over time

Feb 04, 2026

Dear friends,

At nearly 87 years old, I’ve learned something simple and dependable:

When the body moves, the mind follows.

This week, I speak plainly about exercise — not as fitness, performance, or self-improvement — but as one of the most reliable tools we have for emotional stability, clarity, and resilience.

I did not grow up exercising. I discovered it later in life, and it changed everything.

What matters is not intensity or ambition.
What matters is beginning — and continuing.

In this episode, I talk about:

Why aerobic movement is one of the fastest ways to lift mood and reduce anxiety
How even short periods of exercise can create hours of emotional uplift
Why starting small works better than waiting for motivation
How consistency trains the nervous system to expect steadiness
The connection between movement, confidence, and self-trust
Why exercise supports recovery during illness, depression, and fatigue
How movement adapts to every age, body, and circumstance
Why five minutes counts — and always has

This is not about pushing harder.
It is about supporting yourself more wisely.

If exercise has felt overwhelming, discouraging, or out of reach, I invite you to listen with fresh ears. You may find that the path forward is far simpler than you imagined.

Golden light,
Dr. Richard L. Miller

1-minute mind control (my latest book)

Traditional mindfulness and meditation techniques often require a huge investment of your most precious resource (time) without guarantees of results.

My own version of mindfulness—what I sometimes refer to as “mind control”—can be mastered in much less time if you commit to regular 60-90 second practice throughout the day.

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Breathing. Witnessing. Changing the channel on negative thoughts.

I’ve honed these techniques over a lifetime of personal and professional practice, and now I’m sharing them with the world.

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