Mel Robbins ON: Why You Can’t Stop Procrastinating & How to Eliminate Self-Doubt in 5 Seconds

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You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. Mel Robbins chats with Jay Shetty about the High 5 habit and how it can help you come to terms with your real self. How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of your day and immensely affects your confidence and productivity. And seeing that person looking at you in the mirror, your other self, helps you wipe away the dust that’s blocking you from loving your true self. Mel began her career as a criminal defense attorney in NYC for Legal Aid in 1994, spent 5 years at CNN as a legal analyst, 5 number one audiobooks released on Audible, and 1 Gracie Award: America’s Outstanding News Talk Show Host. Her book, The High 5 Habit, explains the one proven habit that gives you the confidence to transform your life. Go to http://samatea.com/onpurpose to get on the list for early access + receive a free 5-Minute Wellness Journal made to help guide you through your wellness journey and daily routine What We Discuss with Mel: 00:00 Intro 02:38 Think Like A Monk: Is it dust or is it me? 04:46 The High 5 Habit 08:38 How Covid brought many lives on a standstill 13:26 The excitement of seeing yourself for the first time 15:46 How to get into the High 5 habit 22:50 Gestures that are symbols of trust and partnership 26:49 Your mood in the morning impacts your confidence and productivity 29:31 The bouncer in your brain 34:00 How to be kind to yourself 40:43 The research on the snooze button 47:16 Outsourcing love and validation to outside things 53:28 It’s only when you love yourself that you can let others love you 57:14 It’s not your partner’s job to make you happy 01:00:34 Leave room for each other to grow 01:04:22 Jealousy is not hatred, it’s desire 01:09:56 Your brain is designed to protect you and change requires risks 01:13:40 Mel on Fast Five Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Mel Robbins | Website Mel Robbins | Facebook Mel Robbins | Instagram Mel Robbins | LinkedIn Mel Robbins | YouTube Mel Robbins | Twitter Mel Robbins | TikTok Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices