Mel Robbins, a renowned author and motivational speaker known for 'The 5 Second Rule', shares powerful insights on overcoming anxiety and the complexities of change. She emphasizes the significance of trusting your instincts and the necessity to accept that you cannot change others. Mel discusses her ADHD diagnosis and its connection to trauma, as well as how menopause can impact mental health. She advocates for a 'let them' philosophy that promotes personal empowerment, urging us to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
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Navigating Life's Road Trip
Stop if you feel lost or stuck in life, like on a road trip.
Assess your current situation and listen to your inner compass for direction.
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Negative Emotions as Signals
Pay attention to negative emotions like jealousy and frustration.
These emotions signal a need for change in your life's direction.
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The Inner Compass
We're born with an inner compass, constantly signaling what's right for us.
This compass relies on experiences, DNA, and ancestral wisdom.
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In 'The High 5 Habit', Mel Robbins introduces a simple yet powerful tool to change your attitude, mindset, and behavior. The book advocates for starting each day by giving yourself a high five in the mirror, a habit that fosters self-celebration, trust, and connection with oneself. Robbins uses science-backed wisdom, personal stories, and real-life examples to illustrate how this habit can help overcome self-doubt, negative self-talk, and other obstacles. The book is divided into sections that address various challenges, such as jealousy, guilt, and anxiety, and provides practical habits to overcome them. It combines motivational self-help, inspirational content, and deep spiritual insights, making it an engaging and easy-to-read guide for personal development.
THE 5 SECOND RULE
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, WORK, AND CONFIDENCE WITH EVERYDAY COURAGE
Mel Robbins
In 'The 5 Second Rule', Mel Robbins presents a simple yet powerful technique to overcome fear, self-doubt, and procrastination. The rule involves counting down from five and taking immediate action when an impulse to act arises, thereby interrupting the brain's tendency to default to safety and inaction. This behavioral activation strategy is based on Mel's personal experiences and research into overcoming barriers to self-confidence and clarity. The book aims to help readers build everyday courage and live up to their full potential by acting despite their fears and doubts.
From changing your life in 5 seconds, improving your relationships, and silencing your inner critic, Mel Robbins has all the tricks you need to change your life for the better.
Mel Robbins is an American podcast host, author, motivational speaker, and former lawyer. She is the New York Times Bestselling author of books such as, ‘The 5 Second Rule’, and ‘The High 5 Habit’, and the host of the Webby award winning ‘The Mel Robbins Podcast’.
In this conversation Mel and Steven discuss topics, such as:
How to develop your own personal inner compass
The importance of energy in decision making
How to listen to your inner wisdom, gut feeling
Why scary decisions are the right decision
How to make a decision
Why you fundamentally cannot change another human being
Why it is so hard to change, and why change is hard
How people are defined by their trauma
Why you can't rely on motivation
The biological events behind decision making
How to start taking action
The behaviour first approach
How her ADHD diagnosis changed her
The difference in ADHD between girls and boys
No.1 consequence of undiagnosed ADHD
The link between ADHD and trauma
The effect of menopause on her
Why people aren't happy
The principles of happiness
Why certain amounts of money can buy happiness
The need to take the purusit of happiness seriously
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