5 Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Life & Get Out Of A Rut

Want to know the secret to make your life exciting again? 

By the end of this podcast, you are going to have a plan to shake things up in your life, starting today. 

In this fun and engaging episode, Mel is leading you through an exercise that will prompt you to find more adventure and passion in your life. 

She will walk you through 5 different questions that will help you start your “Never Been There, Never Done That” adventure. 

You are going to learn the surprising benefits of trying something new, and it doesn't have to cost a thing or take up very much time

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness

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In this episode:

• 0:38: One simple trick to shake up your life.
• 6:08: Having something to look forward to improves your life, according to research.
• 13:16: The science behind why you need to be setting goals for yourself.
• 16:08: Are you just living for the weekends? Do this today.
• 18:01: 5 EASY ways to jumpstart a new adventure.
• 27:35: The only thing you need to do to tap into a better life.
• 36:21: Mel’s hilarious cooking FAIL with her son, Oakley. 
• 41:47: Add THIS final thing to your “Never Been There, Never Done That” list.

Additional Resources:

• The New York Times: Laura Vanderkam’s study and how  to make more time..
• The Atlantic: The meaning of life is surprisingly simple. 
• TED: How to gain control of your free time with Laura Vanderkam (video).
• The New York Times: Why we all need to have more fun 
• The New York Times: Do you seek out new experiences? 
• Harvard Health: Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being 
• Forbes: A psychologist explains why you need more ‘microadventures’ in 2024
• Columbia: Why you should try something new everyday 
• Forbes: Stop. Reflect. Try new things ‍
• The Atlantic: Big dreams and small actions go together.