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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey there, Dopamine Squad, it's your boy Jake Carter. Back
at it again with another daily dose of real talk
and actionable strategies to boost your happiness in well being.
Ever feel like you're constantly battling an inner critic, putting
yourself down, or just not feeling good enough. You know
that feeling right, that nagging voice that whispers, doubts and
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makes you second guess yourself. Well to day, we're diving
head first into one of the most important relationships in
your life, the one with yourself. Trust me. Cultivating a
positive relationship with yourself is like planting a seed for
a massive oak tree of confidence, self love, and fulfillment.
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First things first, let's be clear you deserve to be
treated with kindness and respect. You are worthy of love
and happiness just as you are period. But sometimes that
inner critic can get pretty loud. We're bombarded with societal expectations,
comparisons on social media, and maybe even some baggage from
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the past holding us back. So how do we quiet
that noise and start building a rock solid foundation for
self acceptance? Number One? Practice self compassion. Think of it
like this, would you treat your best friend the way
you sometimes treat yourself. Probably not so when you stumble
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or make a mistake, and let's be honest, we all
do extend yourself the same kindness and understanding you'd offer
a loved one forgive yourself, learn from it, and move on.
Number two, challenge negative thoughts. Our brains are wired to
focus on negativity. It's a survival instinct, but constantly dwelling
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on negative thoughts can really drag you down. So when
those critical voices start chirping, pause, question their validity and
try to reframe them in a more positive light. Remember
your thoughts are not facts. You have the power to
choose what you focus on. Number three, celebrate your wins,
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big or small. Life is a marathon, not a sprint,
and every victory, no matter how small, deserves to be celebrated.
Finish that tough workout, nailed that presentation, hit a personal goal,
give yourself a high five. Recognizing and appreciating your accomplishments
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helps build self esteem and motivation. Number four, practice gratitude seriously.
Make time each day to reflect on the good things
in your life, your health, your loved ones, even just
a beautiful sunset. Cultivating gratitude shifts your focus from what
you lack to what you have, which can make a
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world of difference in your overall happiness. And lastly, number five,
invest in self care. This isn't just about bubble bats
and face masks, although those are great. It's about prioritizing
activities that nourish your mind, body and soul. Read a
good book, spend time in nature, connect with friends, pursue
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a hobby. Whatever brings you joy and helps you recharge.
Let me tell you I remember struggling with this myself
back when I was first starting out. The self doubt
was deafening. But by incorporating these strategies into my daily routine,
I started to feel a real shift. It wasn't overnight,
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but slowly but surely, I built that positive relationship with
myself and it's been a game changer. Think about a
time when you were really harsh on yourself, maybe after
making a mistake or not meeting your own expectations. How
did that make you feel? Probably drained, discouraged, maybe even
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a little lost. Now imagine approaching that same situation with
kindness and understanding. What if instead of berating yourself, you said, okay,
I messed up. But it's okay. I can learn from
this and move forward stronger. That shift in perspective can
be incredibly powerful. So my dopamine squad remember this. You
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are worthy, capable, and deserving of happiness. Start treating yourself
with the same love and respect you would offer your
best friend. Practice self compassion, challenge those negative thoughts, celebrate
your wins, cultivate gratitude, and invest in self care. Trust me,
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your future self will thank you for it. Now I
want to hear from you. What's one small step you
can take today to start cultivating a more positive relationship
with yourself. Share your thoughts on on social media. Tag
Dopamine Control daily, and let's keep this conversation going until tomorrow.
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Stay awesome and keep chasing those dopamine highs, one positive
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