Mel Robbins: Don’t ‘miss the chance to take control of your life—this exercise can help you achieve your 2026 goals
At the start of every year, Mel Robbins asks herself six questions that help her reflect on the previous year and prepare for the next one.

TL;DR
- 82% of Americans plan to make at least one New Year's resolution.
- Top resolution categories include physical fitness (44%), financial goals (42%), and mental health (38%).
- Mel Robbins practices a 22-year tradition of asking six introspective questions for self-reflection and future planning.
- These questions cover low points, high points, lessons learned, and what to stop, continue, or start doing.
- Writing a letter to your future self is another recommended exercise for goal concentration and feeling closer to future aspirations.