The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

I bet youve used counting as a psychological trick to get yourself to do something. Maybe youve counted to three before jumping off the diving board at the pool, or tried slowly counting to ten to calm yourself down when you were angry. The main reason these tactics work is that they help us focus on what we need to do and cut out all the consequences we dont like to consider. Several years ago, CNN contributor, world-famous speaker and bestselling author Mel Robbins found her own little counting trick. Back then, she was none of those things. She was unemployed, in financial trouble, drinking too much and losing grip on her duties as a mom and wife. One night, she noticed a commercial on TV that showed a rocket launch. 54321 - go! The next morning, she decided to launch out of bed like a rocket. After counting down from five, she stood up, and thats how she discovered The 5 Second Rule. It changed everything. Here are 3 reasons why this simple idea of a 5-second countdown can do the same for you: 1. Through little acts of courage, the 5 Second Rule makes you less afraid over time. 2.There are three reasons the right time will never come, so you just have to start. 3.The 5 Second Rule helps you override your feelings, its a psychological intervention. If youre sick of telling others and yourself youre feeling fine, when youre clearly not happy with where you are in life, this is for you. 54321 - go!