The 5 Second Rule: Count Down and Go

Do you ever hit the snooze button again and again? Me too! Every single morning. Then I read The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins. Years ago, Mel's life was falling apart. She had money problems, and she felt completely stuck. Every morning, she stayed in bed, hiding from the day. One night, she saw a rocket launch on TV. Five, four, three, two, one... lift-off! And suddenly, she had a crazy idea! The next morning, when the alarm rang, she didn't think. She just counted backwards. Five, four, three, two, one... And she got up! It sounds silly, but it really worked. So here's the rule. When you know you should do something, count down from five. Then move, before your brain can stop you. If you wait, your brain will find a hundred excuses. It works for small things, too. Want to speak up in a meeting? Five, four, three, two, one. Hand up! Want to go to the gym? Count down, and put your shoes on. Robbins says motivation doesn't come first. Action does. You'll never feel ready, so do it anyway! So, what will you do in the next five seconds?