In today’s episode, I’m sharing the “6 magic words” that I say to myself on repeat whenever I start to spiral.
I call them “magic” because they seem to have an almost spell-like effect on me when I say them out loud.
I’ve shared these 6 magic words with millions of people online, and today you’re going to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage.
If you're a worrier, an overthinker, or struggle with anxiety, you’ll love these 6 words.
You can use them like a tool to stop yourself from worrying, obsessing, catastrophizing, and creating problems in your mind that don’t exist in the present moment.
These 6 words are rooted in behavioral science, psychology, stoicism, and even Buddhism. In fact, I’m going to share a fantastic metaphor to make this even more visual and easy to understand and apply in your life.
You will also learn:
Bottom line: You have the power to quiet anxious thoughts and to stop the endless loop of worries that run through your head.
You just need the 6 magic words I’m about to teach you right now.
Xo, Mel
In this episode:
0:44: I’ve got something I want to confess to you.
4:46: What is the ONE thing we all do?
5:13: You are creating worry and stress in your life. This is exactly how to stop.
6:49: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt.
9:18: The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic.
12:10: A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself.
13:46: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Listen to this.
16:16: Assuming the worst is doing this to your nervous system.
18:39: What would your life be like if you didn’t worry about…anything?
21:38: This is exactly how to break the habit of chronic worry.
24:55: The shocking connection between catastrophizing and your ability to focus.
31:06: Wait until you hear how stressful thoughts cause you real pain.
34:06: How do you start living to your fullest potential once and for all?
Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at https://melrobbins.com/podcast.
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