Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again

About this episode

<p>Summer is all about having fun: long days, warm nights, and getting together with the people you love.</p> <p>Today’s episode is your playbook for making that time you spend with people more exciting and meaningful. </p> <p>Mel is joined by Priya Parker, one of the world’s leading experts on human connection. Her book “The Art of Gathering” is the most renowned work on how to bring people together and create moments that feel joyful and unforgettable. </p> <p>In this episode, she will teach you simple ways to create real connections and make the time you spend with others memorable and fun.</p> <p>Whether you’re planning a gathering, a wedding, a shower, a party, a family dinner, a work meeting, or you just want to make new friends and feel less alone, this episode will change the way you connect with other people. </p> <p>You’ll learn:</p> <p>-The #1 conversation starter that makes people feel instantly connected to you</p> <p>-How to become the person everyone wants to be around</p> <p>- 7 ways to bring people together and create real connection</p> <p>-How to make any dinner, party, meeting, or family visit more meaningful</p> <p>-How to make family time less tense and more fun</p> <p>-How to build connections when you’ve moved somewhere new</p> <p>-Why “keeping the peace” can quietly damage relationships</p> <p>-How healthy conflict can bring you closer to the people you care about</p> <p>After today you will have the tools and simple steps to create better conversations, stronger friendships, and deeper family connections and have a whole lot more fun, starting today.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-407/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-401/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Do THIS Today to Reset Your Life, Energy, & Happiness</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>