6 Magic Words That Stop Anxiety & Overwhelm

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: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt. The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic. A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself mentally. A shocking study about how stressful thoughts cause you real pain. What “positive ideation” is and why you need to use it the next time you start to spiral. What the data says about your worries (my jaw was on the floor). Exactly how to train your brain to be more optimistic. 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. Disclaimer

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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel Robbins is one of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors. She’s trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings. She’s amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily. 143 Studios Inc., her female-led media company, produces provocative and award-winning content with unprecedented results: millions of books sold, billions of video views, seven #1 audiobooks, and original courses and programming for clients like Starbucks, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Spotify, Headspace, and Audible. Mel’s work has been translated into 41 languages, her podcast is syndicated in 194 countries, and her TEDx Talk is one of the most viewed of all time. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule. Most importantly, her science-backed tools and relatable advice have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet. The person you see every day online is exactly the same in real life. Probably because she learned everything she teaches the hard way: by first screwing up her own life, and out of necessity, discovering the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today. In The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel gets more personal than ever, welcoming you into her life and taking you behind the scenes in real time. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, compelling conversations, and the tools and inspiration you need to create a better life. Tune in and buckle up – your life is about to change. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast drop every Monday and Thursday. To learn more about Mel, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and research she mentions, or submit a topic or question, check out https://www.melrobbins.com. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.