Reading - I didn’t plan on listening to The High 5 Habit. It found me. I was scrolling through Audible, looking for something fresh, something that wouldn’t just tell me what I already knew but would shake me up a little. Then I saw Mel Robbins’ name. I had heard of her before—the 5 Second Rule lady, the no-nonsense, straight-talking powerhouse. So I thought, “Why not?” Then I pressed play. Within minutes, I knew this wasn’t just another self-help book. Mel doesn’t just talk—she coaches. She pushes. She laughs. She makes you feel like she’s right there with you, walking you through her own self-doubt and breakthroughs. And her voice? Pure energy. You don’t zone out listening to her because she won’t let you. She pulls you in, calls you out, and somehow makes you want to give yourself a high five in the mirror—yes, really. At first, I thought the concept was too simple. High-fiving myself? Come on. But then, as Mel peeled back the layers—science, psychology, real-life stories—I couldn’t ignore the power behind it. Here are seven lessons that stuck with me long after the final chapter. 1. You Are Your Own Biggest Cheerleader—So Start Acting Like It: Mel doesn’t sugarcoat it: most of us are our own worst critics. We wake up and immediately tear ourselves down—how we look, what we didn’t do yesterday, what we’re dreading today. But what if we flipped that? The High 5 Habit is about starting the day by literally high-fiving yourself in the mirror. It sounds ridiculous until you realize that every time you’ve given someone a high five, it’s been an act of encouragement. Your brain knows that gesture means “I’ve got your back.” And when you do it for yourself? Something shifts. The first time I tried it, I felt weird. But then, something crazy happened. I felt supported. By me. It’s such a simple habit, but it rewires the way you see yourself. 2. Your Brain Believes What You Repeatedly Tell It: Mel dives deep into brain science, explaining how we are constantly reinforcing beliefs—whether we realize it or not. If you tell yourself you’re not good enough, your brain will find proof of that. If you tell yourself you’re capable, your brain will start looking for evidence of that instead. The high five in the mirror isn’t about vanity. It’s about changing the conversation you have with yourself. You already high-five other people to celebrate them—why not do the same for yourself? Your brain is always listening. Make sure it’s hearing something good. 3. Motivation Follows Action, Not the Other Way Around: Ever wait to feel motivated before doing something? Yeah, me too. But Mel makes it clear: motivation doesn’t magically appear. Action creates momentum. That’s why the High 5 Habit works. It’s a tiny action that gets your brain moving in the right direction before you even start your day. And once you feel that small shift? You’re more likely to take the next step, and the next. 4. You Cannot Shame Yourself Into a Better Life: Mel tells some hard truths in this book, but this one hit me in the gut. Most of us think if we’re just hard enough on ourselves, we’ll change. But that’s not how growth works. Think about it: Have you ever improved because someone constantly criticized you? No. You grow when you’re encouraged, when you believe in yourself. The same applies to how you treat yourself. You can’t bully yourself into success. You have to support yourself into it. 5. Self-Doubt Doesn’t Mean Stop: One of the most powerful moments in the book was when Mel shared that everyone struggles with self-doubt—even the most successful people. The difference? They don’t let it stop them. Doubt is just noise. It’s fear trying to keep you in your comfort zone. The high five is a small, daily reminder that you can move forward even when you don’t feel ready. And that’s where the magic happens. 6. If You Want Different Results, You Have to Change the Way You See Yourself: This one stung a little. Mel makes you realize that your life right now is a reflection of how you see yourself. If you don’t believe you’re worthy of happiness, success, or love, you’ll subconsciously sabotage yourself. The High 5 Habit isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about rewiring your identity. You start treating yourself with more respect, and that ripples into everything: your goals, your relationships, your choices. 7. The Smallest Changes Have the Biggest Impact: Mel’s message is clear: You don’t need a complete life overhaul. You just need a shift—a small one. Something as simple as a high five in the mirror can start a domino effect that changes everything. Because once you start treating yourself like someone worth cheering for? You start acting like it. And when you act like it? Life starts responding in kind. Book/Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4isSo5a You can access the audiobook when you register on the Audible platform using the l!nk above. | Facebook
Reading Life - I didn’t plan on listening to The High 5 Habit. It found me. I was scrolling through Audible, looking for something fresh, something that wouldn’t just tell me what I already knew but would shake me up a little. Then I saw Mel Robbins’ name. I had heard of her before—the 5 Second Rule lady, the no-nonsense, straight-talking powerhouse. So I thought, “Why not?” Then I pressed play. Within minutes, I knew this wasn’t just another self-help book. Mel doesn’t just talk—she coaches. She pushes. She laughs. She makes you feel like she’s right there with you, walking you through her own self-doubt and breakthroughs. And her voice? Pure energy. You don’t zone out listening to her because she won’t let you. She pulls you in, calls you out, and somehow makes you want to give yourself
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OK - "When we die, our money remains in the bank... Yet, when we are alive, we don't have enough money to spend. In reality, when we are gone, there is still a lot of money not spent. A business tycoon in China passed away. His widow, left with $1.9 billion in the bank, married his chauffeur. His chauffeur said:- "All the while, I thought I was working for my boss... it is only now, that I realize that my boss was all the time, working for me !!!" The cruel reality is: It is more important to live longer than to have more wealth. So, we must strive to have a strong and healthy body, It really doesn't matter who is working for who. In a high end hand phone, 70% of the functions are useless! For an expensive car, 70% of the speed and gadgets are not needed. If you own a luxurious villa or mansion, 70% of the space is usually not used or occupied. How about your wardrobes of clothes? 70% of them are not worn! A whole life of work and earning... 70% is for other people to spend. So, we must protect and make full use of our 30%. 👉Go for medical check-ups even if not sick. 👉Drink more water, even if not thirsty. 👉Learn to let go, even if faced with grave problems. 👉Endeavor to give in, even if you are in the right. 👉Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful. 👉learn to be contented, even if you are not rich. 👉Exercise your mind and body, even if you are very busy. 👉Make time for people you care about. LIFE IS SHORT... ENJOY & LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!!! 🔹Love God and others More!✔ 🔹Take time to PRAY and Read the Word of God! ✔ 🔹Drink Plenty of water. ✔ 🔹EAT: Breakfast like a KING, Lunch like a Prince & Dinner like a pauper. ✔ 🔹Live with the 3 E's-- Energy, Enthusiasm & Empathy.✔ 🔹Play good games.✔ 🔹Read more books than you did in 2018.✔ 🔹Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.✔ 🔹Sleep for 7 hours.✔ 🔹Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily And while you walk...😊 Smile.✔ 🔹Don't over do. Keep your limits.✔ 🔹Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.✔ 🔹Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.✔ 🔹Dream more while you are awake.✔ 🔹Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.✔ 🔹Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present Happiness.✔ 🔹Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.✔ 🔹Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.✔ 🔹No one is in charge of your happiness except you.✔ 🔹Smile and Laugh More.✔ 🔹You don't have to win every argument, Agree to disagree. ✔ 🔹Call your family often.✔ 🔹Each day give something good to others.✔ 🔹Forgive everyone for everything.✔ 🔹Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.✔ 🔹Try to make at least three people smile each day.✔ 🔹What other people think of you is none of your business.✔ 🔹Do the right thing!✔ 🔹GOD heals everything.✔ 🔹However good or bad a situation is, it will change.✔ 🔹No matter how you feel, Get up, Dress up and Show up. The best is yet to come.✔ 🔹When awake in the morning Thank GOD for it.✔ 🔹Your Inner most is always happy... So, be Happy. ✔ ▶LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST Please 👉Forward This To Everyone Whom You Care to. #ccto #ctto | Facebook
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