DeepSummary
In this episode, Mel Robbins introduces a game called "Never Been There, Never Done That" designed to help listeners shake up their routine and infuse more adventure into their lives without needing to go on an expensive vacation. She provides five prompts to create a local "bucket list" of new experiences: visit a new store, explore a new street by walking or driving down it, visit a museum/gallery/library/public space, try a new type of food or recipe, and join a local sports league or volunteer group.
Mel explains that routines can lead to "habituation" where we stop noticing the joy in our lives, and trying new things reawakens our senses and boosts our mood and energy according to research. She shares personal examples of missing out on local gems for years until taking the time to explore her own area, like discovering an impressive art museum an hour away.
Throughout the episode, Mel encourages listeners to embrace a spirit of adventure by stepping outside their comfort zones and unlocking all the hidden treasures right in their backyards. She stresses that big life changes aren't required - small shifts in routine and seeking new experiences locally can provide the excitement they crave.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Creating a "Never Been There, Never Done That" local bucket list can help shake up your routine and rediscover joy in your life.
- Trying new experiences boosts mood and energy, even before actually doing them, according to research.
- Excessive routines lead to "habituation" where we stop appreciating the positives in our lives.
- You don't need to go on an expensive vacation to feel that sense of adventure - there are likely hidden gems waiting to be discovered locally.
- Step out of your comfort zone by visiting new stores, streets, museums, restaurants or joining groups to awaken your senses.
- Having novel experiences planned gives you excitement to look forward to.
- Approach your own area with a fresh perspective to unlock its vibrancy.
- Making small shifts in your routine is sometimes all you need to reignite your zest for life.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You know, one way that I do this in a rural area is that there's all these walking trails, you know, that I take my dogs Yolo and homie on, and every once in a while, if I'll have a little bit of extra time, I'll just follow a different marker and go on a different loop. And sometimes it's absolutely amazing. Sometimes it's sort of meh. But the most important thing, according to the research, is that changing things up, shaken things up, is an essential requirement to experiencing joy and happiness in your life.“ by Mel Robbins
- “I once heard somebody describe the area that I live in. Very, very rural area. On the outside, it looks like there isn't squat to do where I live. But what this person said is she's like, you know, mm mm, mm mm. It's very deceiving. You know, you look around, you don't see anything. It's sort of like walking by an ant hill, right? You literally see an ant hill, and you're like, that's a little mound of dirt. Nothing interesting going on there. Not true. You look inside an anthill. Holy cow. There's a whole just world and vibrancy.“ by Mel Robbins
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The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
7/1/24