
The Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy Heller Mel Robbins on How to Break Through Resistance & Love Yourself with the High 5 Habit
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Sep 30, 2021 AI Snips
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Mel's Pandemic Rock Bottom
- Mel Robbins describes hitting rock bottom during the pandemic and giving herself a high five in the mirror.
- This simple action shifted her mindset and began her journey to self-support and empowerment.
High Five Triggers Dopamine
- Your brain and nervous system naturally react positively to the gesture of a high five.
- High fiving yourself triggers dopamine release, boosting mood and confidence.
Resistance to New Habits
- Your brain resists new behaviors because it prefers familiar patterns and laziness.
- The initial weirdness of high fiving yourself fades with practice as the brain adapts.
