The Let Them Theory
The problem isn’t you. The problem is the power you unknowingly give to other people.
Mel Robbins • The Let Them Theory
Goes back to always needing external input before starting stuff. perfectionism probably due to fear of judgement
The problem with waiting is no one is coming. The only permission you need is your own.
Mel Robbins • The Let Them Theory
There are no rules. No one is giing to tell you off for trying to be happy. Definitely not to your face
Thinking about your problems will never solve them. Waiting around to feel like doing something means you’ll never do it.
Mel Robbins • The Let Them Theory
Motion over thought
In Stoicism, the focus is on controlling your own thoughts and actions—not the thoughts or actions of others.
Mel Robbins • The Let Them Theory
I thought to myself, Wait a minute, I can feel horrible and still do what I need to do? Yes, Mel, you can. And it worked. In those five seconds, I had interrupted the cycle of overthinking. It felt like a small victory, but it was also a revelation. If I could push through those five seconds of fear, maybe I could push through anything.