Tiny Fixes for a Tired Life: 7 Habits That Make Your Life Better

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Jun 14, 2025

Dive into the power of tiny changes that can rejuvenate your life! Discover seven small, science-backed habits that elevate your mood and strengthen your connections. Learn the magic of using names to create instant bonds, and find out how simple acts of kindness can transform relationships. Mel shares personal stories and uplifting research, motivating you to reconnect with what truly matters. Plus, don't miss the concept of an 'awe walk' for instant energy boosts! It's all about making life better, one tiny tweak at a time.

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ANECDOTE

Power of a Simple Text

Mel Robbins got a spontaneous text from a friend that lifted her mood instantly.
Small gestures can reconnect us to joy and meaningful relationships.

ADVICE

Replay Good Memories

Replay the good stuff by scrolling through photos of loved ones.
This practice lowers stress, boosts happiness, and reminds you of life beyond current challenges.

ADVICE

Kitchen Dance Therapy

Turn your kitchen into a nightclub with energetic music while cooking or cleaning.
Dancing improves mood, reduces dementia risk, and boosts brain function.

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In today’s episode, you’ll get the positive boost you’ve been needing for a long time.

Mel is teaching you how to upgrade your energy, mood, and mindset with 7 tiny changes you can make in your life today.

Right now, life feels like it is speeding by; there is so much to do, and life feels really overwhelming. You’re tired, overbooked, and wondering why everything feels harder than it should.

The fix is right in front of you. And it isn’t a life overhaul.

It’s small, science-backed habits that reconnect you to yourself, your people, and what really matters.

These 7 small fixes make you feel incredible.

They will help you feel more like yourself again.

In this episode, Mel shares the simple, overlooked habits that help her feel better and have more good days. These habits are grounded in research, proven to boost your mood, lower your stress, and strengthen your relationships. They are proven to work, even when you’re already exhausted or short on time.

Mel tells you powerful personal stories, shares uplifting research, and reads one unforgettable letter that will make you want to write a note to someone you love today. You’ll also learn what you need to do in your kitchen for more energy in an instant, the one word that creates an instant connection with someone, the best way to keep your relationships strong, and why you need to take 180 seconds to go on what Mel calls an “awe walk.”

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, worn out, or like you’ve lost your spark, this episode is your reminder that it doesn’t take much to feel better. These small habits give you big rewards.

These are the 7 habits Mel uses when she needs an energy upgrade, and now, she’s sharing them with you.

This episode is sponsored by our exclusive insurance partner, Amica.

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