Book description
Imagine hearing Mel Robbins' voice crackle with that familiar, urgent energy-not just talking at you, but connecting with you, right there in your headphones. That's the magic of The High 5 Habit audiobook. Forget anything you thought you knew about self-help; this isn't about grand gestures or complicated systems. It's about the simplest, most radical act: giving yourself a high five. Yes, really. And it's way more powerful than you'd guess.
Robbins cuts through the noise instantly. She laughs at the clichรฉs ("Don't let the title fool you-this isn't about high-fiving your coworkers!"), then gets real about the quiet shame we all feel: that inner critic whispering "You can't," or the way we cheer everyone else on while ignoring our own struggles. You've felt this. I've felt this. And Robbins? She's been there too. Her stories-shared with that perfect blend of humor and vulnerability-are the heart of this audiobook. You'll hear about people just like you, from a single mom to a CEO, who started this tiny habit and found their confidence shifting overnight.
What makes this so compelling as an audiobook is how Robbins' voice becomes the habit itself. When she says, "Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself," you don't just hear it-you feel it, because her tone isn't preachy; it's like a friend leaning in, saying, "Hey, you've got this." The science-backed bits land effortlessly because you're listening, not reading, making the advice feel immediate and personal. You'll catch yourself nodding along, maybe even whispering "Yes!" to the headphones as she describes that moment when you finally stop waiting for permission to believe in yourself.
The best part? It's ridiculously simple. No hour-long meditations. Just a quick, deliberate high five to yourself-anytime you catch yourself doubting, celebrating a small win, or even just existing well. Robbins walks you through how to make it stick, turning a fleeting thought into a daily ritual that rewires your brain. The audiobook's pacing is perfect: short, punchy chapters that fit into your commute or coffee break, each one building on the last until you realize, "Wait-I've been doing this all week without even noticing."
And the result? Not just a little confidence boost. You'll start noticing how this tiny act changes everything: your posture, your conversations, how you tackle that big project you've been avoiding. It's not about being perfect; it's about finally showing up for yourself, day after day. Robbins doesn't sugarcoat it-she'll make you laugh at your own self-sabotage ("Could somebody evict that critic already?") while giving you the tools to do it anyway.
By the end, you won't just want to listen to this audiobook once. You'll want to press play again, to feel that spark of self-encouragement flood back in. It's the kind of book that doesn't just tell you to change-it makes you feel like you already have. So grab your headphones, give yourself that first high five, and get ready to operate with the confidence you've always deserved. Trust me: you'll be amazed how quickly it changes everything. Time to give yourself the celebration you deserve.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience