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The High 5 Habit

Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit
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In The High 5 Habit, Mel Robbins encourages readers to transform their mindset and daily habits by starting each day with a simple yet powerful gesture: giving themselves a high-five. This action, rooted in a blend of psychology and personal anecdotes, aims to boost self-confidence and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. Through relatable stories and practical advice, the book seeks to empower individuals to overcome self-doubt and embrace their potential.
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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking a straightforward approach to improving self-confidence and motivation. It offers practical strategies for building a routine that celebrates daily wins and reinforces a positive mindset, ideal for those interested in personal growth and habit-building.

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In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions of people around the world the five second secret to motivation. Now she's back with another simple, proven tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY AND BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, AND FULFILLED

From Mel Robbins, #1 podcast host, best-selling author and expert on change and motivation.

In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions the five second secret to motivation. Now she's back with another simple, proven science-backed tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit.

Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You're already doing that. Cheering for your favourite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in life.

Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, you made it a daily habit.

You'd be unstoppable.

In this encouraging book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF.

If you are:

  • Struggling with self-doubt (and who doesn’t?),
  • Tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?),
  • Successful but all you focus on is what's going wrong (you're not alone),
  • Sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don't bring your dog into this),

...Mel dedicates this book to you.

Chapters Include:

  • You Deserve a High 5 Life
  • Science Says This Works
  • I Have a Few Questions...
  • Why Do I Torture Myself?
  • Am I Broken?
  • Where's All This Negative Crap Coming From?
  • Why Am I Suddenly Seeing Hearts Everywhere?
  • Why Is Life So Easy for Them and Not Me?
  • Isn’t It Easier If I Say Nothing?
  • How About I Start . . . Tomorrow?
  • But Do You Like Me?
  • How Come I Screw Everything Up?
  • Can I Actually Handle This?
  • Okay, You May Not Want to Read This Chapter
  • Eventually, It Will All Make Sense

It's time to give yourself the high fives, celebration, and support you deserve.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

  • Use the High 5 Habit to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs.
  • Create a clear vision for your life and set goals that align with your values.
  • Take consistent action towards your goals, even when you don't feel like it.
  • Develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance.
  • Achieve more success and happiness in all areas of your life.

β€œWhen I stopped trashing myself and started giving my reflection a high five instead, it was more than an encouraging gesture on a low day. It flipped that self-criticism and self-hatred on its head. It changed the lens through which I viewed my life.

That was the beginning of a massive shift in my life. A line in the sand. The beginning of a brand-new connection to the most important person in my lifeβ€”myself.

A new way of thinking about myself and about what was possible for me. It inspired me to create an entirely new way of experiencing life. That’s why I wrote this book.

It’s time to cheer for YOU.”

Love,
Mel Robbins

Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people's lives around the world, Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you have more confidence, transform your mindset, and achieve your dreams.

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The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins has received praise for being motivational and actionable, providing practical advice to improve self-esteem and positivity. Critics highlight its accessible writing style and relatable examples, offering a fresh perspective on building confidence through a simple habit. Some readers, however, noted that the concepts might feel repetitive or familiar to those well-versed in self-help literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788177627

Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hay House UK Ltd

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has amassed 21 million followers online and is considered the most sought-after expert in life improvement, mindset, and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a β€œbillion-view podcaster” and TIME magazine says she gives millions of listeners around the globe β€œa reason to believe in themselves.”

Her books have been translated into 50 languages and include the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling The Let Them Theory, which Oprah Daily named as one of the best books of 2025. She is also the author of the multimillion-copy-selling The 5 Second Rule, The High 5 Habit, and seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible.

Robbins is a self-publishing maverick and entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of innovation and disruption in the publishing industry and sits on the board of Amplify Publishing. USA Today calls her β€œa force to be reckoned with.” 143 Studios Inc., her female-led media company, produces provocative and award-winning content with unprecedented results: millions of books sold, billions of video views, and original courses and professional development education for clients like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JPMorgan Chase, LinkedIn, Spotify, Headspace, and Audible.

Notable accolades for Robbins include being a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree 2023; USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World, 2023; and one of the fifty most influential influencers on The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List in 2024. The Mel Robbins Podcast has won some of the most prestigious awards given to podcasts, including Webby, Signal Awards, and more. It was also recognized as one of Apple Podcasts' Top Shared and Followed Shows of 2024 and 2023, and Spotify Top Global Shows of 2024.

Learn more at melrobbins.com.

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