The #1 Journal Exercise to Become the Person You’ve Always Wanted to Be

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.

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In this episode, you'll learn:‍

• 00:50: Mel’s latest read that she is OBSESSED with
• 6:00: The day Mel shared this life-changing advice with her daughter
• 8:15: Use this simple journal exercise to wake you up to your life
• 14:00: A behind-the-scenes peek at Mel coaching her team
• 19:00: What Mel’s life looked like in her 20’s
• 22:30: Now it’s your turn! Pass through the portal to your past
• 27:25: Maybe you hate this exercise, and this might be why
• 28:40: If you’re a people-pleaser, that’s a powerful clue
• 29:35: Happiness isn’t what you think
• 32:35: Your little “homework” assignment? Share your magic with Mel

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• Pew Research Center: Mental health and the pandemic. 
• Harvard Business Review: The power of small wins.
• The Guardian: Can “micro-acts of joy” make you happier?‍
• TED Talk with Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life?