The trend of "looking for hearts," popularized by figures like Mel Robbins, isn't just a quirky outdoor scavenger hunt—it's a deliberate psychological tool. Mel Robbins often shares this practice as a way to "retrain your brain." This is helpful for everybody, but I found it at a time I needed it most while in the depths of caregiving for my Mother back in 2022.

Here is a look at what this trend actually means and why it has become so popular. I still enjoy to this habit years later!