What Mel Robbins taught me about checking in with myself

In this episode of the Simple Wins podcast, host Adam O'Leary shares a powerful exercise from author and podcaster Mel Robbins that completely changed his perspective on self-awareness. He breaks down the five core questions Mel uses to cut through the daily noise and reconnect with what truly matters. Adam shares what he learned by answering each question, from identifying a quiet, persistent anxiety to taking action on a neglected friendship. The episode provides a new perspective on finding joy, eliminating low-grade energy drains, and embracing new experiences, all by simply pausing to ask yourself the right questions.

Links:

Inspired Chats: inspiredchats.com

Referenced Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvI4yUnJjY

Key Moments:

• How to get past the automatic "I'm fine" and reveal how you're truly feeling.

• Why the quality of your relationships is the greatest predictor of happiness and health.

• How to intentionally find joy instead of waiting for it to happen by accident.

• Why procrastinating on small tasks drains your energy.

• The importance of breaking your routine and trying something new during the week.

• The power of the "right questions" to help you uncover your own wisdom.

• Why acknowledging a problem makes it feel less overwhelming.