The Mel Robbins Podcast26 Kesä 2023

Stop Taking Things So Seriously: A Hilarious Story About Wedgies, Wardrobe Failures, Art Museums, & Having More Fun

In this episode, you are going to learn the art of having more fun.

I share a hilarious story about a major wardrobe malfunction with you and two podcast crew members.

You’ll laugh along at all the ridiculous details, but the takeaway is serious:

Learning how to laugh at yourself is a superpower, and research says people who have a sense of humor are more respected and are viewed as more confident and intelligent by their peers.

Today you’ll learn:

How having fun in life is an art form
How to turn something embarrassing into something hilarious and relatable
How humor increases power and status
Why it’s important to not take yourself too seriously
How to create a bond and change the tone in any social situation
Why it’s imperative to never buy a bodysuit that is too small

Seriously? You need to laugh more. Let’s start today.

Xo Mel

In this episode, you’ll learn:

01:26: The best feeling in the world: taking your bra off at the end of the day
3:52: Chris tells us what the equivalent feeling is for men.
5:33: The major wardrobe failure I had yesterday.
9:23: Pro tip: always test drive a cool outfit before an event (especially if it includes shapewear).
12:09: The worst wedgie that I have ever had.
14:41: I can’t believe I just admitted this, but don’t we all do this?
19:20: How turning something embarrassing into something hilarious and relatable tightens bonds.
21:18: Let everyone in on the joke, it will change the dynamic.
22:24: My ultimate moment of relief.
26:22: How turning something embarrassing into something hilarious and relatable tightens bonds.
31:09: Why does Amy do stand-up comedy, and can you develop a sense of humor at any point?
33:52: According to research, the funnier the person, the more respect and power you hold.
38:08: I invite you to do this one thing: laugh at yourself.

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