Who doesn’t want to take their fashion or lifestyle blog to the next level? Regardless of the amount of followers you have on Instagram or the unique users you have come to your blog ever month, one could argue that there is always room for growth. If you have been following along with me throughout this blogging journey of my own, you know its been years of content creation mixed with procrastination and a whole lot of meditation. What if I told you that no matter where you are in your blogging journey, there was a rule that takes 5 seconds that could take your fashion or lifestyle blog to the next level?
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Part of my obsession with self help and personal transformation is because I am always looking for more effective ways to do things. I work multiple jobs – I work for my dad, I freelance write, I am co-owner of The Crystal Press, and I curate Cathclaire – so efficiency is my best friend. It doesn’t get more efficient than the 5 second rule developed by Mel Robbins. In fact, this rule helped me not hit the snooze button this morning and do my 4 am Joe Dispenza meditation like I know I should. (Should is a tricky word these days because everyone is all “follow your heart” and believe me, I agree with that – but following my heart is what makes me feel like I should do this 4 am meditation should. So, don’t get it twisted.)
For all of my fellow bloggers out there, we all know what we should be doing at this point or at least we do after a few conversations with google. Consistent blog posts, social media posts, and most of all – creating value for our readers. But what about the times you just don’t feel like it? What about the times you want to share your views on a subject that you fear people will judge your for? An outfit that is a little out of your comfort zone? That is where the 5 second rule comes in.
Mel Robbins, one of the most requested Ted speakers, defines the five second rule as “If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill it.” Because of the way our brain is wired, when what you think you should do and what you feel like doing are out of alignment – your feelings will always win. Read that statement one more time.
Sure, you could memorize a mantra, mission statement, or affirmation but – if you are as scatter brained as me – this isn’t always the first thing on my mind for moments of weakness. However, counting to 5 is something super easy to remember. Next time you are at a crossroads of an instinct of the heart – count down from 5 and jump into action.
What happens if my mission statement is not the first thing on my mind during a moment of weakness? Well, my possibly brilliant thought loses and my feelings (records of the past according to my man Dr. Joe) win. Raise your hand if you want to keep reliving the past! NOT THIS GIRL. So next time you want to take your lifestyle, your blog, or your business to the next level, count down from 5 with Mel Robbin’s 5 second rule and make moves like a boss!
This is a good rule to live by! Thanks for the motivation girl!
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Such a great rule to live by and expert advice as always, Cathy!!!
xx reb
never thought of lack of motivation and procrastination in terms of this but now that I have it makes so much sense! thx sooo much for the 5 second rule def gonna apply it!!
That is a great rule! The brain loves to talk us out of things. Love this post!
XOXO
Cathy
Omg this is such a good rule! I’m going to start using this today – I always find that I give myself five minutes before I start something, then another five minutes… it goes on and on! This rule will help so much.
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Omg this such a good rule! I’m going to start using this today – I find that I will wait five minutes before starting something, then I wait another five minutes… and on and on! This will help so much.
xoxo, Cecilia // sunnysidececilia.com
Such a great rule! LOVE this post! Great photos 🙂
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I definitely need to keep my content creation moving!
Briana
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Wow! That’s such an interesting thought. I definitely need to start acting on the 5-second rule.
I love this rule! One thing I really need to work on this year is writing whenever I feel creative. I think this rule could definitely come in handy with that goal!
xo Logan
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Interesting tip – will definitely have to try it!
xo Jen
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Loved reading this! I’m definitely going to try to incorporate it more.
that’s an interesting tip – thanks for sharing
This is a great rule! I’ll need to start implementing it, I love finding different tips.
I’ve never thought of it that way! I love it, thank you for sharing. Xo
Such a great rule to live by! Thanks for sharing with us lady!
xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese
Okay, I love this. Such an important rule that I definitely need to begin practicing!