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How To Reset Your Mind for Calm & Control

2024-10-14 People & Blogs
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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — 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. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-222 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 5:18 Why revisiting your comfort zone can help you break free from it 16:29 Mel’s 19-year-old son shares how he brings comfort to college life 19:45 This is what happens to your brain when you find comfort 26:09 How to know when to push yourself and when to take a break 29:38 When did you last relax? Why your brain and body need comfort to thrive 32:07 Harvard’s Dr. Waldinger on why rest is crucial for refueling 39:40 Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, try this mindfulness exercise 43:50 Comfort isn’t weakness: it’s essential for your well-being — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

Top Comments (10)

@WhimsicalNarratives 2024-10-14

I have so many little things but about two years after my mom passed my dad sent me a video of my mom where she is telling me to have a good day and now I can listen to that and hear her voice even though she isn’t physical here.

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@TheHeartWeCarry 2024-10-14

I have my sweet, protective angel pitbulls dog tags on a bracelet I never take off. She was the only living thing on this planet I ever met who would have given her life for me. Having a remembrance of her that I can see and/or feel at any time helps on high anxiety and difficult days. She was amazing and with her I knew I was always loved and looked after.

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@julie-nw6ql 2024-10-14

I'm 62 , and love wearing my mother's old fashioned nightie to bed after a shower , with my favorite perfume , it makes me feel like she's hugging me 🩷

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@dk5755 2024-10-14

Your son’s story reminds me so much of my daughter’s (who is now 31). She was given a teddy bear by some of my friends at a baby shower before she was even born. She eventually named it Emily. She went into the hospital several times and needed surgery when she was 3 yrs old. Emily went with her and even got her own hospital ID wristband. When she was a teen she made clothes for Emily. She still has her to this day. ❤️

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@Mamaof3girls 2024-10-14

Mel, The part where your son is talking about his blankie and teddie it made me tear up. Thank you also for sharing your items you take with you on the road. That was motivating. I was touched that you value the items the people from your conferences gave you and it reminds you that you really are touching lives and you are making a difference. I love that you value the items and the stories and the people behind them and it’s not like you just have an empty fan base and you profit off the people by them buying merch and you don’t care like many celebrities but instead you have a very intentional mission and you intentionally connect with the people that open up with you at your conferences and you see the humans and you really care. That really touched me that you take those moments with you and remind yourself of the power of the work you are doing. You are touching hearts and helping people grow and transform there lives and giving hope and helping people not give up

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@tothemaxj 2024-10-14

The I love you part at the end made me cry. Not everyone gets to hear that often so it touched my soul 😔

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@Mar-ME-s3h 2024-10-14

Your son Oakley is an amazing person; his self assurance is inspirational. He’s articulate & wise beyond his years. ⭐️

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@tammyy7594 2024-10-27

I have never seen a bad episode of the Mel Robbins podcast. I am grateful for your learning journey and appreciate you sharing it with us.

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@kimberlyhonecker1089 2024-10-18

I have worked in an Alzheimer's unit for years and one of the things that we ask family to do is put together a box or a couple things that comforts their loved one. When the loved one is stressed out and agitated, this item is then used something to calm them down something that they love. When the person with Alzheimer forget who people are and everything else, that object provides comfort. The only problem is not all family members know what that object of comfort is.

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@klmcmaster1 2024-10-15

Whenever I am really down. Like I don’t want to get out of bed. I just want to eat a tonne of chocolate and lie here and feel sorry for myself. I listen to Mel. And I get up and I do something. Thank you Mel xxx

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