1 01:00:00,500 --> 01:00:02,750 Good morning and 2 01:00:02,750 --> 01:00:04,541 welcome to Morning Serial. 3 01:00:05,208 --> 01:00:07,583 (upbeat music) 4 01:00:08,958 --> 01:00:09,916 Okay, good morning 5 01:00:09,916 --> 01:00:11,791 and welcome to Tuesday. 6 01:00:12,166 --> 01:00:13,500 And it wasn't a fluke yesterday. 7 01:00:13,750 --> 01:00:15,000 We are back to full 8 01:00:15,000 --> 01:00:16,750 episodes here on Morning Serial. 9 01:00:17,250 --> 01:00:19,000 And even better, today 10 01:00:19,000 --> 01:00:20,958 is National Cuddle Day, 11 01:00:21,250 --> 01:00:22,875 which is a reminder here 12 01:00:22,875 --> 01:00:24,375 that sometimes it's okay 13 01:00:24,375 --> 01:00:27,166 to slow down and feel safe for a minute. 14 01:00:27,250 --> 01:00:28,875 Or maybe you can give a 15 01:00:28,875 --> 01:00:30,083 cuddle to someone else 16 01:00:30,250 --> 01:00:31,750 that may just need it a 17 01:00:31,750 --> 01:00:32,750 little more than you do. 18 01:00:32,916 --> 01:00:33,625 You never know what 19 01:00:33,625 --> 01:00:34,750 someone else is going through. 20 01:00:35,291 --> 01:00:37,583 Okay, here is the answer to 21 01:00:37,583 --> 01:00:39,625 yesterday's trivia question. 22 01:00:41,000 --> 01:00:42,875 206, is that what you said? 23 01:00:43,666 --> 01:00:46,000 206 bones in the human body. 24 01:00:46,500 --> 01:00:47,458 And most of them, I 25 01:00:47,458 --> 01:00:48,541 would say, are protesting 26 01:00:48,791 --> 01:00:49,541 getting out of bed 27 01:00:49,541 --> 01:00:51,708 following that long holiday season. 28 01:00:52,583 --> 01:00:53,625 Well, now it's time for 29 01:00:53,625 --> 01:00:54,416 the essential vitamins 30 01:00:54,416 --> 01:00:55,458 at our morning serial. 31 01:00:55,958 --> 01:00:57,833 And it's from 32 01:00:57,833 --> 01:00:59,791 birthday boy, Rowan Atkinson. 33 01:01:00,125 --> 01:01:02,291 You might know him better as Mr. Bean. 34 01:01:02,791 --> 01:01:05,416 He said, "I'm not afraid of silence. 35 01:01:05,750 --> 01:01:07,458 It can be very powerful." 36 01:01:08,500 --> 01:01:09,541 And this is a great 37 01:01:09,541 --> 01:01:10,583 reminder of the wisdom 38 01:01:10,583 --> 01:01:12,833 that we learn over time to 39 01:01:12,833 --> 01:01:14,666 be comfortable in silence, 40 01:01:15,041 --> 01:01:16,625 even an upper hand that we 41 01:01:16,625 --> 01:01:18,083 might gain at certain times. 42 01:01:18,500 --> 01:01:20,750 So take time to find that space. 43 01:01:21,041 --> 01:01:22,458 It will be rewarding for you. 44 01:01:22,875 --> 01:01:24,708 All right, you've heard enough from me. 45 01:01:25,041 --> 01:01:26,833 Let's pour in the let 46 01:01:26,833 --> 01:01:28,791 them theory by Mel Robbins 47 01:01:28,791 --> 01:01:29,875 in today's book review. 48 01:01:30,333 --> 01:01:31,416 And today's truth is 49 01:01:31,416 --> 01:01:33,750 why change is so hard. 50 01:01:33,750 --> 01:01:34,833 It's truth number two. 51 01:01:35,666 --> 01:01:37,166 Human beings are wired to 52 01:01:37,166 --> 01:01:39,625 move toward what feels good. 53 01:01:40,041 --> 01:01:41,166 That sounds about right. 54 01:01:41,833 --> 01:01:42,791 Robbins explains that 55 01:01:42,791 --> 01:01:44,208 our brains aren't designed 56 01:01:44,208 --> 01:01:45,833 for long-term improvement. 57 01:01:46,291 --> 01:01:47,875 They're designed for comfort. 58 01:01:48,125 --> 01:01:50,083 Quote, "Your brain's job is to keep you 59 01:01:50,083 --> 01:01:51,416 safe and comfortable, 60 01:01:51,416 --> 01:01:53,500 not to help you grow," end quote. 61 01:01:54,083 --> 01:01:55,708 And that's why scrolling and 62 01:01:55,708 --> 01:01:58,000 snacking and staying stuck, 63 01:01:58,000 --> 01:01:59,125 it feels easier than 64 01:01:59,125 --> 01:02:01,125 starting something new, right? 65 01:02:01,125 --> 01:02:01,833 At the beginning of the year, 66 01:02:01,833 --> 01:02:03,208 we're doing all these new things. 67 01:02:03,708 --> 01:02:06,208 That change, it feels uncomfortable. 68 01:02:06,208 --> 01:02:08,666 It's because it threatens the familiarity 69 01:02:08,958 --> 01:02:10,208 you have in your life right now. 70 01:02:10,541 --> 01:02:12,666 Even bad habits, they feel good because 71 01:02:12,666 --> 01:02:13,416 they're predictable. 72 01:02:14,166 --> 01:02:15,000 Robbins says, quote, 73 01:02:15,416 --> 01:02:17,666 "Comfort is the enemy of change," 74 01:02:17,666 --> 01:02:18,083 end quote. 75 01:02:18,541 --> 01:02:20,416 And that doesn't mean comfort is bad. 76 01:02:20,458 --> 01:02:21,750 It just means we shouldn't 77 01:02:21,750 --> 01:02:23,666 confuse it with progress. 78 01:02:24,458 --> 01:02:26,666 Now, Mel also emphasizes that motivation 79 01:02:27,250 --> 01:02:29,416 isn't something you wait for. 80 01:02:29,416 --> 01:02:31,458 It's something that follows action. 81 01:02:32,125 --> 01:02:32,916 Waiting until something 82 01:02:32,916 --> 01:02:35,083 feels good first, it's a trap. 83 01:02:36,041 --> 01:02:38,000 Growth often feels awkward. 84 01:02:38,000 --> 01:02:39,041 It feels boring or maybe 85 01:02:39,041 --> 01:02:40,791 uncertain at the very beginning. 86 01:02:40,791 --> 01:02:41,833 However, the let them 87 01:02:41,833 --> 01:02:43,875 mindset, it shows up here 88 01:02:43,875 --> 01:02:45,083 when we stop shaming 89 01:02:45,083 --> 01:02:47,041 ourselves for choosing comfort. 90 01:02:47,500 --> 01:02:49,833 And instead, we get curious about it. 91 01:02:50,166 --> 01:02:51,208 Why does this feel good? 92 01:02:51,625 --> 01:02:52,666 What am I avoiding? 93 01:02:52,875 --> 01:02:55,416 And what small step could I take anyways? 94 01:02:56,166 --> 01:02:57,541 Robbins reminds us that 95 01:02:57,541 --> 01:02:58,916 change doesn't require 96 01:02:58,916 --> 01:03:00,875 a dramatic overhaul, just 97 01:03:00,875 --> 01:03:02,625 a willingness to tolerate 98 01:03:03,166 --> 01:03:04,125 a little discomfort 99 01:03:04,125 --> 01:03:06,083 in service of something 100 01:03:06,416 --> 01:03:08,000 to better yourself, okay? 101 01:03:08,375 --> 01:03:09,875 Here is your Tuesday takeaway. 102 01:03:10,375 --> 01:03:11,583 If you want change, 103 01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:13,125 stop waiting for comfort 104 01:03:13,125 --> 01:03:15,833 and start moving gently without it. 105 01:03:16,250 --> 01:03:18,166 So today, maybe offer 106 01:03:18,166 --> 01:03:19,333 yourself a little grace 107 01:03:19,500 --> 01:03:20,541 and maybe an actual 108 01:03:20,541 --> 01:03:21,833 cuddle if it's available. 109 01:03:22,500 --> 01:03:23,625 All right, now the prize from 110 01:03:23,625 --> 01:03:24,958 the bottom of the cereal box, 111 01:03:25,333 --> 01:03:26,000 today's morning 112 01:03:26,000 --> 01:03:27,666 cereal trivia question is, 113 01:03:28,333 --> 01:03:29,416 what is the hottest 114 01:03:29,416 --> 01:03:31,791 planet in our solar system? 115 01:03:32,458 --> 01:03:33,500 All right, if I have an idea. 116 01:03:33,833 --> 01:03:35,041 I'll give you a hint, it's not Pluto, 117 01:03:35,041 --> 01:03:36,291 if that's even still a planet. 118 01:03:36,708 --> 01:03:38,000 Well, we will see you back 119 01:03:38,000 --> 01:03:39,291 here tomorrow for the answer 120 01:03:39,416 --> 01:03:41,250 and for more sugar for the soul. 121 01:03:41,583 --> 01:03:43,791 Hey, thanks for listening and until then, 122 01:03:43,875 --> 01:03:45,666 have a fantastic day. 123 01:03:47,041 --> 01:03:48,583 Don't forget to follow and subscribe 124 01:03:48,791 --> 01:03:50,125 to the morning cereal podcast 125 01:03:50,333 --> 01:03:52,083 on the One Life Live It channel. 126 01:03:52,625 --> 01:03:54,291 You can find more episodes and videos 127 01:03:54,291 --> 01:03:55,333 by visiting our YouTube 128 01:03:55,333 --> 01:03:56,625 channel and the website 129 01:03:56,750 --> 01:03:59,583 at seaningless and at seaningless.com, 130 01:03:59,875 --> 01:04:00,750 where you can also 131 01:04:00,750 --> 01:04:02,166 follow our other podcast, 132 01:04:02,500 --> 01:04:04,416 the Mr. and Mrs. Inglis podcast and the 133 01:04:04,416 --> 01:04:05,375 Life Happens podcast. 134 01:04:06,166 --> 01:04:08,333 And these other podcasts will dive deeper 135 01:04:08,333 --> 01:04:09,250 into everyday issues, 136 01:04:09,500 --> 01:04:11,000 self-improvement and well-being, 137 01:04:11,000 --> 01:04:12,791 business and finance, and we 138 01:04:12,791 --> 01:04:14,041 welcome special guests too. 139 01:04:14,500 --> 01:04:15,625 So join us, it'll be a 140 01:04:15,625 --> 01:04:16,625 good time, I promise. 141 01:04:17,416 --> 01:04:17,875 Thanks again for 142 01:04:17,875 --> 01:04:19,500 listening, have a fantastic day, 143 01:04:19,916 --> 01:04:20,500 and we'll see you tomorrow.