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How To Reset Your Mind for Calm & Control

2024/10/14
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The episode begins with Mel Robbins reflecting on her son's use of a childhood blanket and stuffed animal in college, emphasizing the importance of comfort in our lives. She discusses how comforting items are not just remnants of childhood but essential tools for our brains.
  • Comforting items are essential for our brains.
  • Comfort is not just about relaxation; it's about creating stability and strength.
  • Mel's son, Oakley, brings his childhood blanket and stuffed animal to college, displaying them proudly.

Shownotes Transcript

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to turn your comfort zone into a powerful tool that fuels your success.

Your comfort zone is not a place of weakness—it’s actually a place for growth. 

Today, you’ll discover how and when to use it so you can feel more calm, confident and optimistic about your life. 

You’ll know when to press pause in your life so you can recharge, and build the strength to take on your biggest challenges.

Based in science, Mel will explain how everyday comforts—whether it’s your favorite cozy blanket or your go-to spot on the couch—can actually make you more resilient and help you break through self-sabotage, fear, and resistance. 

Plus, you’ll hear from world-renowned Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger, who shares the surprising science behind comfort rituals and why they’re essential for staying grounded in a chaotic world.

It’s time to unlock the power of your comfort zone so you can truly create a better life. 

If you liked this episode and want to learn exactly what to do to discover your authentic self (at any age), listen to this episode next: How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self)

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