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. — When you don't feel like doing anything, this one thing will turn it around. If you struggle with stress and anxiety and can’t let go of the negative thoughts that keep you stuck, this episode will change your life. Learn the #1 journal exercise that will pull you out of your rut. This simple exercise will transform your energy so that you become the person you’ve always wanted to be. What you do TODAY will change your future. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-152 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: 00:00: Intro 01:13: Mel’s latest read that she is OBSESSED with 06:42: The day Mel shared this life-changing advice with her daughter 09:46: Use this simple journal exercise to wake you up to your life 14:12: A behind-the-scenes peek at Mel coaching her team 20:03: What Mel’s life looked like in her 20’s 23:14: Now it’s your turn! Pass through the “portal” to your past 27:05: If you hate this exercise, this might be why 28:52: Are you a people-pleaser? Here’s why that’s a powerful clue 29:33: Happiness isn’t what you think 32:26: Your little “homework” assignment and how to share it with Mel #happiness #behappy #happy #journaling #journalprompts — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins 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