How to Make a Decision You Won’t Regret Later
About this episode
<p>In today’s episode, Mel is giving you the playbook to make decisions without guilt.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between your own life and other people’s obligations, this one’s for you. </p><p>Mel shares the personal (and laugh-out-loud story) of an unexpected 10-day stay with her parents, which started with guilt and ended with her dad’s epic pickleball mishap that ended with him getting back surgery.</p><p>This episode is a candid, funny, and unexpectedly deep dive into how to release the pressure to be everything to everyone. </p><p>Whether you’re juggling family visits, battling the guilt of not staying longer, or simply want to have more fun with your loved ones, Mel gives you the real talk and practical tips you need to stay sane and enjoy the ride.</p><p>Mel tells you how to turn guilt into joy and find peace in the moments that truly matter. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to ditch the heavy guilt, embrace the fun, and make every visit with the people you love a memorable one.</p><p>For more resources, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-212" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>Connect with Mel:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, <a href="https://melrobbins.com/what" target="_blank">What Do You Really Want,</a> to finally answer that question and redefine your future. </li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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