The Secret to Self-Motivation | The 5 Second Rule

The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, apply the 5 second rule

In The 5 Second Rule Mel Robbins shares a useful tool that will help you in all areas of life. The 5 second rule can help you in those everyday moments of difficulty, uncertainty and fear. It can help you improve your health, increase productivity and combat procrastination. Robbins helps you be courageous and step outside of your comfort zone. And most importantly, Robbins explains how easy it is to take control and make a change!

IT’S LIFE-CHANGING

Robbins explains that it can only take 5 seconds to change your life. She acknowledges that every single one of us has moments of fear, difficulty, and uncertainty, and that in order to face those we need to be courageous. That’s exactly what the 5 Second Rule will do, it will help you be more courageous and live life to your full potential.
The 5 Second Rule aims to enable you to push yourself further than ever before, outside of your comfort zone. It’s designed to increase your productivity, your engagement with colleagues and your level of influence at work. You’ll learn how to be better at networking, something we all find difficult and you’ll learn how to manage your emotions better.
Robbins defines courage as:

”Having the ability to do something that is difficult or scary. Stepping outside of your comfort zone. Sharing your ideas, speaking up, or showing up. Standing firm in your beliefs and values. And some days…getting out of bed.”

WHAT IS THE 5 SECOND RULE

“The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal you must count 5-4-3-2-1 and physically move or your brain will stop you.”