Take the High 5 Challenge for an instant confidence boost
Are you looking for a way to start each day on a positive note, with a boost to your confidence? I’ve got a simple answer for you.
After your morning routine…before you leave the bathroom…give yourself a High 5 in the mirror. Maybe throw in an encouraging word, “You got this!”
No, I’m not crazy…well maybe a little…but this really works. Instead of picking apart the reflection you see in the mirror…the new gray hair, the bags under your eyes, or the extra chin that appeared overnight…greet yourself with the same enthusiasm and encouragement you would offer a dear friend.
I joined Mel Robbins’ High 5 Challenge. I hope you will too. Simply commit to giving yourself a High 5 each morning for five days in a row…no matter how silly you feel. I promise you will notice a difference.
If you are so inclined, share your High 5s on Instagram. Use the hashtag #High5Challenge and tag Mel @melrobbins.
If you still feel stuck…like you aren’t living the life you are intended to live…here is one more bit of advice from Mel:
Think about the person you want to become. What is one thing that person does that you are not doing? Do that thing.
Mel Robbins
Here’s to a joyful, productive week! We got this!
Your turn
- Do you have any confidence-building tips for us?
- When was the last time you high-fived someone? What was it for?
- What else is on your mind? Anything at all; I just love hearing from you.
Featured image by Amanda McConnell from Pixabay
This is an awesome post, Leslie. A great way to begin my morning! It made me smile and you know you have encouraged many High 5s this morning. Now that should put a smile on your face.? I am all for whatever works….even if it looks a bit crazy.
A big high-five to you Erica! That definitely puts a smile on my face. Thank you.
What a weird and wonderful idea Christie – I’m always up for something positive and a bit silly – I’ll be high fiving myself – but not posting it on IG seeing I don’t have an account 🙂
I’m loving the image of you high-fiving yourself, Leanne. I don’t need to see it on Instagram to know you’re doing it. Enjoy!
A big High Five to you Christie. Doing that ‘one thing’ is great advice!
Isn’t that great advice, Donna. It put things in perspective for me. A big high-five back at you.
I think any time we can give encouragement to ourselves is a good thing. Too often we internalize negative talk and it has to impact our feelings of optimism and confidence. High five to you, Christie!
I couldn’t agree more, Janis. High five right back at you!
Oh I love this! Something I can commit to with no hesitation and I’m pretty sure I’ll succeed.
The last time I’ve high-fived anyone was a student at school. Sometimes when I have a small group who is doing well I tell them to all put a hand up and I go around and high-five each of them. They love it and I missed it during Covid. ?
I know you’ve got this, Cindy! The last time I high-fived someone was the lady next to me at the gym, after completing a really tough workout. When we did that, I realized it had been a long time since the last high five. Here’s to many more in the coming year…starting with yourself!
Do you have any confidence-building tips for us? The idea that has helped me feel more confident is: a good enough something is better than a perfect nothing. By keeping that thought in mind, I try more things now, not hung up on perfectionism.
When was the last time you high-fived someone? What was it for? I high-fived my husband after we got all our stones placed out in the garden.
What else is on your mind? Anything at all; I just love hearing from you. My mind is rather blank today, the sky is blue, the temps are comfortable, and I’m ready to just be.
Hi Ally! I love the idea of keeping in mind good enough is better than perfect nothing. Congratulations on getting the stones placed in your garden. It sounds like a beautiful day. I hope you were able to just be and enjoy it.
Have so enjoyed your high five photos. Now I know the why behind them. Will snap one tomorrow and share. Love this idea. Your high fives have made me smile.
Any time I can make you smile is a good day, Leslie. A big high five to you! I look forward to seeing your photo.