This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers Best of This Organized Life: Health and Habits with Mel Robbins | Ep 455
Aug 28, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, bestselling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins shares her transformative journey from rock bottom to personal empowerment. She delves into the emotional roots of clutter and its ties to mental health, offering practical strategies for overcoming chaos. Mel emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and her unique high-fiving ritual to boost self-esteem. With a dose of tough love, she inspires listeners to reclaim control over their lives and foster positive habits, making personal growth attainable for everyone.
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Turning Point From Crisis To Action
- Mel Robbins hit rock bottom at 41: unemployed, drinking, and $800k in debt during 2008 housing crisis.
- Counting backward 5-4-3-2-1 to get out of bed launched her into recovery and personal development.
Separate Behavior From Identity
- Label behaviors, not yourself, to free yourself to change without shame.
- Self-criticism becomes an identity that blocks motivation and keeps broken patterns locked.
Mirror Avoidance Signals Shame
- Many people refuse to look at themselves in the mirror due to shame, starting the day with self-rejection.
- That habitual avoidance reinforces negative identity and sours daily motivation.
