My mom had a book filled with Christmas stories from her childhood. One of the stories was called the Penny Walk. It was about 2 girls that went on a walk and at every intersection they would flip a coin to tell them what direction they would go. Heads-right; Tails-left. The girls had a fabulous adventure. I did this once with my kids when they were little. No reason I couldn’t do this as an adult!

@LindaSevers

8 күн бұрын

Oh, haha! I'd get SO lost!

@CeceeWilliams

7 күн бұрын

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@younheechoi4217

Күн бұрын

It’s a fantastic story. Sometimes, although I’d like to adventure, I don’t know how or don’t have enough braveness. But coin can help me.

I started teaching myself songs in Spanish in order to learn this new language. Then I started showing up for Spanish karaoke and it was one of the most fun things I've ever done in my life.

I have been feeling very down lately and extremely bored so this hit the nail on the head!! It’s super important to see new sites

@corinadenhaan5528

8 күн бұрын

Good for you!!!!! ❤

In the beginning of this video, I thought it was going to be about saving money, to go to different places around the world, to make life more exciting. Never gave it much thought, to step out side of your back door and just see things in anew light. My husband and I have a beautiful back yard. I have never really sat down and looked at nature closely! And it’s free!! I’m going to start making list of things to do and go see! Thank you!🥰

The timing couldn’t have been more needed. Became an empty nester yesterday and feeling so paralyzed! Heeding this advice starting today!

@robinnoel1396

7 күн бұрын

Empty nesting was so much harder than I thought it would be! Five years later and I am still trying to navigate my new life.

@lpmowgs2425

7 күн бұрын

It’s especially hard when you’re alone. The house is waaaay too quiet!

This is a great idea. I definitely need a list because I’m always saying “I should do that” but when it comes time to do something, I can’t come up with anything that I want to do. Thanks Mel!

Loved this episode. Being in Oz, and loving to travel each year to northern Australia, this year I couldn’t go. It’s a cold winter and kinda challenging to get motivated. I realised after hearing this just how many places in my own backyard I’ve dismissed as boring. Today I’m heading out, first to tourist info, then taking myself somewhere. With the camera with an unjudgemental curiosity. And going there on every road I’ve rarely driven to get there. Thanks Mel.

I used to do that in college, i LOVE stationary and art supplies so i would research every art supply store near and far, small or big, and make time in my schedule for it, even when i had to commute in public on my way home i would drop by the near stores. And now that i have money and my own car 😂 i find joy in exploring bakeries and cafe shop all by myself ❤❤ i seriously need to go back to this habit especially with all the pressure from work and masters studies.

I do house sitting as a side hustle and love exploring new neighbourhoods. Cafes, markets, parkland, exercise classes are always on my to-do list. Love from Australia. 🇦🇺

I love this! This was me in my teens.I went every where and explored on my own. But after being married 32 years with three grandkids and two adult sons. My routine is so stagnant lol. Thank you for the reminder and the inspiration❤

I went to an intro to paddle boarding class offered by the city last weekend. It was so amazing & fun!! I signed up to go again next Sat. Thanks Mel ❤

Love this guidance. On a previous episode, you spoke of finding the right coffee shop for yourself in your area. I'd been down on my town, Schenectady, lately, thinking about moving. I took your advice and went to Arthur's Market in the historic district, and wow, felt like I'd stepped into Greenwich Village. From there I explored more. Took in a show that was passing through one night, and we were amazed to see th restaurants hopping and all the buzz around Proctor's Theater, downtown was pulsating. Yeah, before I condemn this place, I need to get out more. I'm always rewarded by adventures.

@JW-bh2ud

7 күн бұрын

That sounds like fun!

Nothing like waking up to a new video from my favorite superstar! These videos are so educational and informative and are just what I need to keep me going through all the tough times. Thank you, Mel!💙

I related to every word of this. I have lived in the same town for 34 years and I am in such a rut! Mel is right, there are things I have never done, places I have driven right past. Thank you for inspiring me to get out of my rut!

OMG EVERYTIME I COME TO KZread! POOF! its something I need!!!!! Every one of your videos! love you!

1. Go to a new store 2. Go down a street you've never been down before 3. Go to a public place like a museum, gallery, or library you've never been to 4. Try a new type of food or cook something new 5. Join a sports league or volunteer When you've finished exploring your town, start over and explore the surrounding towns. Have fun!

@Downy22

2 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

This is exactly how I came up with my 50x50 bucket list! Things I haven’t seen or done. Some local, some a distance.

Thank You so much for what you do!! You walk with me early every morning

Mel your advice is so spot on. Moved to a new town recently and every day is a new adventure. Use google map to find the necessities but once there start to explore the neighboring stores or streets. Moved to an over 50 community and have to make an effort to put myself out there, past my comfort zone. Am finding new adventures and new friends. Keep up the great advice.❤

This is good time. I have a quiet couple of months coming up over the summer. Which is an opportunity to do a lot of things I have been meaning to do for a long time i.e. sort my garden out, paint the bathroom. I was making my list of tasks when I thought perhaps I should do some fun things as well. Almost as the thought left my mind this video popped up. I have 11 things on the 'Fun List' already and am going to add to it. Wishing everyone a good fun summer.

The sourdough bread story = GREAT memories with your son, he will be telling that hilarious fail story MUCH longer than had it been a "success" ❤❤

Love this Mel! I moved to a new city in December. I made it my goal to do something new every day even if it's just trying a new coffee or going to a new park. I keep a list in the back of my planner and everyday I write the new thing I did that day. 6 months in and it's turning out to be one of the best years of my life! I've met a lot of new peope who have lived here for years and haven't explored this much yet! Highly recommend trying this to anyone stuck in the boredom rut.

I've been wanting to do this for years, but I was becoming a hermit before the pandemic hit, and it got much worse, after. For the last 30 years I've been a caregiver for family members and never feel like I deserve to do anything for myself. I always feel guilty spending any extra money. I never go on vacation, I barely leave my apt. My life just revolves around my living situation. I feel like my life is over at 50 and that I'm just kind of waiting around to die.

@kelliepalmer7828

8 күн бұрын

Sending love. This sounds like depression, and there's so much help out there if you're up for seeking it. You're doing your best, so give yourself a break! Hug yourself! I'm being serious!! Hugging myself is a new thing I'm doing! I'm a natural caregiver, and it's proven that the care rarely flows back to us. A meditation promt I read recently said to start with holding myself tight and caring for myself. It felt great, and I start each day with a self hug!

@grandma460

6 күн бұрын

@@kelliepalmer7828sweet message 😌

Love this episode, Mel. It is just about the small things for joy and happiness. So true! Thank you!

Practice what you preach. I was obsessed with going to Europe and never made it!

I love this, I started looking into my town and finding places I never knew existed 3 years ago and it has been amazing. I haven't had time to venture out lately but listening to this video makes me want to put things on the calendar and go exploring again. Thank you for the reminder.

Just listened to the podcast and I was blown away. I was blown away because changing things up seems so simple. But Lord help me to change it up because I can get stuck in a rut bad. But there are some good ideas presented. Thank you much for sharing this.

I've re-read parts of my daily journals for the past four years lately. It's almost as if I am living the same year over and over. You have helped me realize that I want desperately to change it up! Thanks, Mel.

Thank you Mel for bringing up this topic. It seems it was meant for me to hear. Every day it's the same thing, this advice is very helpful 🥰

Can’t travel but can watch awesome travel logs😅😅😅❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Here in Dallas, there is a historic Swiss Ave home tour on Mothers Day weekend. I finally went and it is amazing to have the chance to tour these historic mansions! Each year its a different list of homes.

I’m doing this starting today!!!! Thanks Mel!!

I love this! This is accessible to everyone and a topic that I’ve never seen approached. Thank you for doing this show!

I really needed this today. Thank you so much for all you do Mel! 🥰😘

Some of the ideas are really great. However repetition is not a failure. ask the waves, ask the leaves and ask the wind. Being grateful for the small things is crucial especially when dealing with anxiety. Always looking for something and thinking life is not as good makes you miss small things passing us by as well. A bit of both I think Just a thought

Great advice, and I am going to follow it!

The timing on this was absolutely perfect! I actually made my list about a month ago. Now it's time to start checking things off that list😂

Mel you're a genious - this idea is so simple but so exciting at the same time! I'll do that 100%! Lithuania🇱🇹 Panevėžys town (rather small, but industrial, so I thought there's nothing fun here)

Mel is amazing and is helping me so much. Keep doing what you are doing so well! 😊

Thank you so many ppl should enjoy the areas they are in more.

Mel thank u for the inspiration. I'm going to share these ideas and you of course in my wisdom Wednesday group! Love ya!!!

This is awesome!! I finally visited a store from my screenshots and discovered its in the middle of so many new places i cant wait to go back!!

Loved this and you and waiting on the edge of my seat for the next

Now I felt why most of us are so bored personalities cause of no any idea things to do just same daily routine. I also felt that so I started to do new things, new experiences, new adventures ❤😍💯.

Such a great point!!!!

Thank you so much for this. I don't know how to have fun.

Wow love this so much! Thanks for this, will definitely do it ❤

awesome! allof these are words of truth and wisdom ❤ thank you

I really appreciate this session it was wonderful I really appreciate your work keep going ❤🎉

Love you Mel ❤ Thank you

Love this! Thanks for sharing stories, motivation, and simple ideas to shake things up from the mundane in life! xo

Great ideas and perfect for me right now!

The greatest ideas are the simplest! Thank you , Mel, for remembering that ❤ when I was a schoolgirl we were looking for adventures with my sister… and yes we have a lot to remember and laugh about) This video was really necessary for me ❤ Nadia, 32, Yakutia.

Thanks Melllll❤❤❤

Thank you Mel

Thank you my friend 🤜🤛💞🌹🙏

You should come in Greece Mel,it is a very beautiful place for holidays,you gonna love it!!😍

Good share. Thanks.

Love this idea!!!

Most fantastic video ever 👏

Inspirational and aspirational x

Great podcast well stated and needed 👏🏻👍🏻

Thank you😊

I also loves this game. Fun venturing out

Great ideas and great video!

Thank you so much Mel!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😎🤣

Love yah Mel! Appreciate your content!

@NikkiGregory

7 күн бұрын

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Yes I need to do this.

Love this

Mel Robins❤

Brilliant Mel 👍

Lots of love from Mauritius 🇲🇺

I love this episode

Nice!!!! On it! ❤❤❤

About new restaurants, sometimes you are afraid of spending good money on something that's not good!! What is familiar and you know that you like it, is more attractive than the unknown!

We live in the middle of the SoCal desert! Still, there must be things we haven’t experienced 😎

Motivation

Yes ma'am I do go out to beach some times and go to market or church on Sunday morning

Travel is exhausting that’s why travel is called Travail…

Great❤

Energetic speech...

Have you taken Oakley to a cooking/ baking class at king Arthur? We loved it!

We are playing the alphabet game. The rule is to go to a place to eat or have a drink that starts with that letter. We have tried several new places so far. Some are worth going back to. So much fun.

I have to think of places, however, I am pretty inquisitive so usually exploring everything. Looking at things, listening to all sounds. Taking the history and nature in. Hmmm. There still must be something to discover.

Mel, i would like to see you do a very important video to new parents ask them to to learn CPR and Heamlick Manover in case of emergency situation chocking hazard. A crisis can happen to anyone, and ask them to re-educate themselves accordingly y to the child's age as it grows as this changes and is age appropriate. Watch the professionals on you tube to do this and send them a link to watch on your vlog. This is to important to ignore this is a matter between life and death. Also ask parents when they are home to take their baby up and down the stairs using a harness this is a health and safety matter.Esculators are hazards and a harness will protect you and your baby if you cant use a lift. Also it will help carry your baby around instead of preventing hip pain which is common in new mother carrying baby around your hips all the time. Help spread awareness of this issue at then end of this video ask youtubers to spread awareness of this issue and ask them to do the same if they see your video. Lets make this issue a universal understanding.

@laurieclarkson9180

8 күн бұрын

This made me think of this..I went to a big pool party and people of all ages were in the pool and I was floating on my back and kids said "How did you do that?" and I started showing them then EVERYBODY was trying and NOBODY could do it and I was shocked because I thought this was a simple skill everyone knew how to do! Then I gave a big lecture on how important it is to learn how to do it because if you're ever stuck in water for hours or days, you can't swim the whole time and there's no side to hold onto. We had a tornado scare a few weks ago and my mind went blank. I couldn't remember what I was supposed to do. It's nice to be updated on safety stuff.

Wait are Mel's dogs named Yolo & Homie? Love it 😆

I actually do not enjoy online shopping. I prefer to go into the shops and feel the products.

Mel you brought back memories of my belated MUM & l sometimes one of my Sisters come we do this all the time if we have the time healthy that matches up for that day few hours to full day sometimes dinner we get picked up early most times & just spin the bottle to see where heading to & explore sometimes do it twice it was nice the first time. We go to a place up to an hour or more or less away maybe next the state or in state but our back yard as we referenced a few times a dud 👎but lots of the time it was a sweet gem Epic Score👍😉l do this now only on 🦶 do not drive theses days to expensive yet today July 1,024 starts the the Sumner free 🚌 up to Labor Day 2 ,20,24 September I do my laps towards & backwards across the upper field when not in use stairs climbs & if up to it few chin up on the school playground equipment the after Go find place do my 11 mins zen Wim Hof breathing Zen l take in that space l'm in then go explore before the rest of my have to do daily work errands. It's not new to me. l get others to do it if like to walk & my health & body issues will not fail me . I had to take 3 weeks off to recovery time this June for l was suffering l walk with cane yet l walk .back to it easy does it . I got my Buddy to join the meet up walk group of mostly Women for a few years now 3 or 4 ita game changer for her friends place to go other than mall walks & nit stir crazy alone she does not be. l the opposite. The friends family ask MY MUM Sister& myself where you go how far if not 5 mins back no go yet take a different route slowly do the steps of the Wonder Society take 30 mins or more get off your daily beaten path choose a fresh one less traveled by you let the white 🐇 philosophy in each end of one month begging of next month mind filled dump to mind ful .Take a moment of Focus one oneself Admit Life Be Borning Without Me Slow progress still progress to self care it is not selfish it is your God 🙏 given right our duty to self care It is not what happens it is what you do with it when it comes time is now yes to no more rod blocks the folk of the road one way not an option the other way living life Epic Soar 🦅 04 ✝️🐉 Life is my favorite adventure crumbs 😋 or 🍰 not wait for🎂 it burn out before you get there. Happiness is not at the end of the long stretch of road it's the life's daily bits of steps off beaten paths the daily journey is true Joy it's official you're awesome Better Late than Ugly 😡💃 Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful people 🤗 the Force 🖖 continues with You & Yours Happy 🐈‍⬛🎂🥳 🇺🇲4th 🪟 View 🧨🎇🎆💐 Florist Sister sent over few text photos of her 😍 Flower 🌹 Bouquets this weekend that is best gift to share passion of another as you have interest in or not yet they though if you to share l retired Florist Landscaping designer indoors & out Holiday party planner 🐕 🐈‍⬛🦜plant🪴 care sitter Baker 🍪 chef health foods photography mixmedia painter drawing Artist & Quilter textiles some poetry foods . Poultry 🦆🐓🎃🌱🪴🌻 list goes on yet l need to get going enough technology 📱🤳 as you say yet l choose few to dabble your it today. l in my 🥳🎂💃months falls day l was born on Sunday my name means the anointed one 🙏✝️☯️ I sent you a text 💐🌹🕊️🫶🐦🧘 🌬️🌡️🌤️🗽🇺🇲🦅

Damn. Mel is standing on BUSINESS with this thumbnail😂

It's so true that you don't have to be rich to shake things up a little, to experience the world in another perspective. You don't need to necessarily go to fancy Seychelles and Maldives vacation in order to gain more exciting adventures. In the city/town where you live or in the surrounding area, you can expose yourself for new things. You just have to get out of your house and putting yourself out there to new places, new situations. Really, let's ditch the online shopping what we get used to when the pandemia started in 2020. Let's go to the new shops which just opened newly in our town, who knows, maybe we bump into somebody with whom we will gonna make lasting friendship. There are so many opportunities forward us, maybe we are just not aware of them. Great podcast, worth thinking about the "never been there and the never done that before".

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So timely i was just telling someone how i was busy bored. I have lots of things that need to be done and i am just bored with them

Are you 50 years old I can't believe it - Mell Robins❤

I am sorry to hear that the outwardly amazing life that you have built gets boring sometimes. I have a feeling that people think that my life gets boring I never feel that way.

I’m the type of person who loves to experience life but I have to work two jobs and it sucks the life out of me !

Do you have Apple podcast?

I'm sometimes still surprised that you think the average American has the resources to take their whole family to any of the places you mentioned. Most of the people I know are thrilled to go to a beach town that's not too far away. And it sounds like from the comments that exploring locally is news to a lot of your viewers, but the people I know discovered this during the pandemic, it's really how we got through it and we're still hiking at many of those trails. Looking at places you can fit volunteering in to your busy life is also a great thing to do.

MEL I would love for you to do a retreat/cruise! ;))))) You are THE ONLY person I would spend 5k 10k and when I get rich 20k to see ;)))) (sorry Tony Robbins! lol) MEL ROBBINS! rules!

00:02 Shaking up your routine is essential for experiencing joy and happiness in life. 02:12 Explore new places and activities in your local area. 06:23 Explore hidden gems in your own backyard 08:46 Exploring hidden gems in familiar places 12:48 Setting goals creates direction and purpose in life 14:59 Shake up your routine to bring more excitement into your day-to-day life. 19:11 Explore new stores in your hometown 21:13 Explore new local stores and markets to shake up your routine 25:03 Explore new places and shake things up 27:09 Explore new places and experiences to shake up your life 31:23 Learning to bake sourdough bread with my son 33:17 Trying new experiences can shake up your life and bring excitement. 37:34 Volunteering can change your life and connect you with your community. 39:37 Shake things up, be adventurous, and live a purposeful life.

I desperately want to go exploring, drink in coffee shops, try new clothes/ book shops, take in the scenery....but my 9 year old is constantly attached to me so I find myself spending any bit of free time going to places to amuse him. I love him to pieces but mum life is what makes my life feel monotonous x

@terrigodfrey8260

8 күн бұрын

Take him to some of the places you want to go. He will experience more of life.

@user-qz3kk6bg7k

8 күн бұрын

@terrigodfrey8260 I take him absolutely everywhere, he's experienced so much, every weekend is full of activities but I can't say they are things I would choose to do, I would just love some time for solo grown up things! X