Speaker 1: Yo, what's up? Fam Zaden Cruz. Here your weekly dose
Speaker 1: of reality, served with a side of humor, Because let's
Speaker 1: be real, adulthood is already a dumpster fire. Today, we're
Speaker 1: diving deep into something that's been quietly messing with your head. Dopamine.
Speaker 1: Ever scroll through TikTok for three hours straight and then
Speaker 1: feel like garbage? Yeah, that's dopamine doing its thing. This
Speaker 1: stuff is literally the chemical reward in our brains that
Speaker 1: makes us crave instant gratification. It feels good like winning
Speaker 1: a virtual high five every time you get a notification
Speaker 1: or a like. But here's the catch, fam, Chasing this
Speaker 1: little dopamine hit constantly can actually tank your confidence and
Speaker 1: self esteem. Think about it like this, You're addicted to candy.
Speaker 1: You feel good for a minute, then crash harder than
Speaker 1: a fortnight nube on ranked mode. It messes with your
Speaker 1: brain chemistry in ways that make you question everything, even
Speaker 1: your sick new fit. Five key takeaways you can actually
Speaker 1: use one. Dopamine is like the influencer of your brain.
Speaker 1: It craves likes, followers, and validationation. The problem, real life
Speaker 1: confidence isn't built on virtual breadcrumbs. True self esteem comes
Speaker 1: from within, not from a string of emojis. Two. Comparison
Speaker 1: is the thief of joy. Stop scrolling through those filtered
Speaker 1: feeds like it's your life's mission to find someone more successful, happier,
Speaker 1: are prettier than you. It's a recipe for anxiety and
Speaker 1: low self worth. Remember everyone's journey is different, and what
Speaker 1: looks perfect online is usually just a carefully curated facade. Three.
Speaker 1: Embrace the power of boredom seriously, fam Your brain needs
Speaker 1: down time to actually think, create, and grow. Stop filling
Speaker 1: every second with distractions and give your mind a chance
Speaker 1: to breathe. Think of it like training for a marathon.
Speaker 1: You got arrest those mental muscles too. Four. Celebrate small winds,
Speaker 1: that presentation you nailed, the workout you crushed, even making
Speaker 1: your bed come on It counts. Acknowledge your accomplishments, no
Speaker 1: matter how small, because they build that inner confidence muscle
Speaker 1: every one when as a step towards the real you. Five.
Speaker 1: Be kind to yourself seriously, treat yourself like a friend.
Speaker 1: Would you roast someone for making a mistake? Probably not,
Speaker 1: so why do we keep doing that to ourselves? Ditch
Speaker 1: the self criticism and practice some self compassion. You're worthy
Speaker 1: of love and respect, starting with your own a viral
Speaker 1: story that's actually inspiring. Remember Emma Chamberlain, the queen of
Speaker 1: relatable vlogs and awkward AF humor. She went from a
Speaker 1: high schooler filming random thoughts in her bedroom to a
Speaker 1: YouTube sensation with millions of followers. But it wasn't all
Speaker 1: sunshine and rainbows. Fam She openly talks about battling anxiety
Speaker 1: and imposter syndrome, those voices in your head that tell
Speaker 1: you you're not good enough, are successful enough. Yet she
Speaker 1: kept going. She leaned into her vulnerabilities, made mistakes, and
Speaker 1: learned from them. Remember when she famously lost her sponsorship
Speaker 1: deal because of a public meltdown. It was messy AF,
Speaker 1: but she bounced back stronger than ever. She used it
Speaker 1: as fuel to create even more authentic content, connecting with
Speaker 1: her audience on a deeper level. Emma Chamberlain's story proves
Speaker 1: that vulnerability is actually your superpower. It takes guts to
Speaker 1: show your imperfections, but that's what makes you human and relatable.
Speaker 1: Summary and mic drop takeaways. Dopamine might feel good in
Speaker 1: the moment, but it can seriously mess with your confidence
Speaker 1: and self esteem if you let it. You're not defined
Speaker 1: by likes or followers. You're defined by your actions, your values,
Speaker 1: and your ability to show up as your authentic self
Speaker 1: even when it's hard. Remember fam, real confidence comes from within.
Speaker 1: It's about embracing your strengths, owning your flaws, and building
Speaker 1: a life that aligns with your values. Don't let dopamine
Speaker 1: hijack your journey, take control of your brain, own your worth,
Speaker 1: and become the badass you were always meant to be.
Speaker 1: Call to action, So what are you waiting for? Hit
Speaker 1: me up in the DMS and tell me your biggest
Speaker 1: dopamine detox win this week, and don't forget to tag
Speaker 1: me on TikTok. Let's spread the word about owning your confidence. Follow, rate, review,
Speaker 1: and share this episode like it's your life's mission. Your
Speaker 1: future self will thank you later. Peace out. This podcast
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