7 Things to Tell Yourself Every Night for More Happiness and Positivity
The Mel Robbins Podcast

7 Things to Tell Yourself Every Night for More Happiness and Positivity

Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

<p>This episode gives you a reset you can use tonight. </p> <p>In today’s solo episode, Mel shows you how to end your day right, with 7 simple sentences that reset your mindset and rewire your brain for a better night’s sleep and a great day tomorrow. </p> <p>If you’re like Mel, nights are when your anxiety shows up.</p> <p>Because when the world gets quiet, your thoughts get loud:</p> <p>The regrets.</p> <p>The pressure.</p> <p>The to-do list.</p> <p>The fear that you’re failing.</p> <p>And if you fall asleep in that headspace, of course you wake up tired.</p> <p>Instead, tonight, when you climb into bed, you will start to change the settings in your brain so you can rest, wake up happier, more positive, and look forward to your day.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <p>-What 5 top medical and scientific researchers say to repeat when your mind won't stop racing at night</p> <p>-The simple 2-step protocol from Stanford researchers to change the settings in your mind</p> <p>-Why your brain “turns on” the second your head hits the pillow</p> <p>-How negative rumination becomes part of your bedtime routine (like brushing your teeth) and what to do to break the loop</p> <p>-A simple phrase that reduces panic, pain, and even creates better outcomes for cancer patients</p> <p>-How to stop treating every thought like an emergency</p> <p>-What to say when you’re spiraling in negative thoughts at night</p> <p>You deserve to have a good night’s sleep and create a good day tomorrow. These 7 sentences, along with the science so you know how to use them, helps you get the good start to tomorrow morning that you deserve. </p> <p>For a list of the 7 sentences, as well as all of the studies shared and where to hear the full episodes with each of the experts quoted today, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-404/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast webpage.   </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next:: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-270/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Back on Track: 5 Evening Habits to Wake Up Focused, Recharged, and in Control</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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>