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This One Brain Hack Backed by Science Will Change Your Life. Here's How.
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Mel Robbins — 2017
Mel Robbins explains the science behind The 5 Second Rule, a form of metacognition that beats every trick your brain plays on you to cause hesitation, overwhelm, procrastination, and overthinking. See more...
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Mel Robbins explains the science behind The 5 Second Rule, a form of metacognition that beats every trick your brain plays on you to cause hesitation, overwhelm, procrastination, and overthinking. Mel discusses the five research-backed principles you must master in order to redirect your thoughts, take control of your mind, and unlock the power of your decisions.
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