

BITESIZE | Mel Robbins: How to Reduce Overwhelm, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel More In Control of Life #572
109 snips Jul 10, 2025
Mel Robbins, a best-selling author and expert in life improvement, shares invaluable insights on reducing overwhelm and increasing energy. She discusses how we often squander mental energy on things beyond our control, which can stress us out. By introducing the 'let them, let me' mindset, she empowers listeners to manage external stressors and reclaim their personal power. With relatable anecdotes and practical tools, Mel's engaging approach encourages self-reflection and fosters a sense of balance in life.
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Stop Giving Power Away
- We spend up to 70% of our mental energy on things outside our control, which drains us mentally and physically.
- Regaining control starts by refusing to give power to others' moods, opinions, and expectations.
Molly's Jealousy Reveals Excuses
- Molly, a certified interior designer, was upset by an annoying friend's success in design despite no qualifications.
- This jealousy triggered her to finally act on marketing her own business, revealing excuses were self-imposed.
Real Power Is Self-Control
- You gain real power by stopping trying to control others and focusing on controlling yourself.
- Power lies in your thoughts, actions, and emotional processing, not in others' opinions or behaviors.