Listen to Mel Robbins, international best-selling author, share the 3 Simple Techniques to re-wire an anxious brain, why the 5 Second Rule works, and how to navigate challenging times with empowering strategies for personal growth.
Focus on controlling the present to build emotional resilience.
Use the 5-second rule to interrupt negative patterns and stay optimistic.
Deep dives
Embrace the Present Moment
Focus on what you can control in the present rather than worrying about future uncertainties. Using the five-second rule, interrupt negative patterns and redirect your thoughts to positive outcomes. By anchoring your mind in the present and staying optimistic, you can build emotional resilience and navigate challenges effectively.
Identify Triggers and Take Control
Create a list of triggers causing anxiety or worry, such as uncertainty about the future. Apply the five-second rule to interrupt these triggers and replace them with proactive thoughts or actions. By planning ahead and using this method consistently, you can train your mind to respond more positively and manage stress effectively.
Utilize Environmental Triggers
Incorporate environmental triggers, like visual cues or future visions, to ground yourself in positivity and hope. By associating these triggers with moments of uncertainty or anxiety, you can shift your focus towards more empowering thoughts and behaviors. These triggers serve as reminders of better days to come, fostering a sense of optimism.
Seize the Opportunity for Personal Growth
Leverage the current quarantine as an opportunity for self-improvement and introspection. Embrace emotional resilience, cultivate optimism, and engage in passion projects that energize you. This period offers a unique chance to deepen connections, work on personal development, and pursue meaningful endeavors that align with your passions and purpose.
‘What my work centers around is equipping humanity with these simple tools that give us the ability to pause before emotions take over and take us down a negative spiral.’
Times are pretty tough on our psyches right now. But what if there was a simple technique to be your saving grace and it took only 5 seconds? We’re proud to host the legendary Mel Robbins on The Mindvalley Podcast - international best-selling author and most booked female speaker in the world! And she’s got a lot to say to you...
Listen out for:
What you CAN and CANNOT control right now.
The 3 Simple Techniques that immediately re-wire an anxious brain.
The Golden Tool that sounds totally stupid - Why the 5 Second Rule works!!!
When you’re totally exhausted and can’t focus, Here’s what to do next.
Why you do NOT need to turn on the News today.
Why does our animal brain need a sense of security?
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