The One Science-Backed Habit You Need This Year | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Today we’re going to talk about the one #habit that researchers say has the biggest, overall impact on the quality of your life.

I’ve got loads of #research to prove why this habit matters and how it will change your life.

Bring your Kleenex.

Today I’m not only answering questions from some listeners about #selflove, I also invited my husband, Chris, to come on and explain why he thought this habit was so stupid when I first shared it with him.

The conversation took a turn that I was not expecting.

Xo Mel

In this episode, you'll learn:

- The habit that has changed the lives of thousands of people

- Why it’s so hard to love yourself

- The secret to self-love

- What the science says about why you should do this after brushing your teeth

- Learn about neurobics and how it helps you learn a new habit faster

- One study about how this habit creates winning teams

- How this habit helped kids perform better and work longer

- Why my husband, Chris, thought this habit was ridiculous at first

- The profound insight Chris had when he took the 5-day challenge

- What all men struggle with

- Why I sign off every letter and every episode the way I do

- The message from a listener that every skeptic needs to hear

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