Book Review: The High 5 Habits by Mel Robbins
June 26, 2023
Jacqueline Green
CEO & Chief Strategiest at Behind the Design
Book Overview
Mel Robbins writes an excellent self-help book that shares the power of high-fiving yourself each morning. But don’t worry, this isn’t about high-fiving everyone, just yourself. Mel shares the science behind celebrating yourself through a high five each morning will retrain your brain to take control of your life.
Why I Picked this Book to Read...
After taking time off to care for my son, I struggled with low self-esteem. My negative talk was getting worse over the winter. I picked up this book because I like Mel Robbins, and her messages resonate well. The title doesn’t do it justice because it is much more than just high-fiving yourself every morning.
What I Learned: My Three Take Aways
- Mel talks about how we torture ourselves through self-talk, which I definitely do. She shares tactics to stop the self-hate talk and celebrate your value. Mel teaches you how to love yourself.
- The book gives the science behind our brains and how to flip a limiting belief into a growth mindset belief—rather than dwelling on limiting beliefs, immediately switching them to a positive one.
- “You must take risks and believe in yourself.” We all struggle with limiting ourselves, but this sentence resonated with me. I need to take the risk of putting myself out there to succeed.
Who Should Read this Book…
Anyone struggling with self-doubt, negative talk, or limiting beliefs.
Where to Buy
Author Bio - Jacqueline Green
Jacqueline Green is the driving force behind Behind the Design, a company dedicated to helping interior designers, architects, and creative entrepreneurs thrive through education, training, and marketing services. As founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist, she combines education, coaching, and marketing to empower business owners to achieve their goals. Her leadership is transforming how creative professionals build successful businesses, creating a community of empowered entrepreneurs.