Speaker 1: Yo, what's up, my fellow dopamine addicts. Zaden Cruz here
Speaker 1: your host for the Dopamine d Docs, and let me
Speaker 1: tell you, this week's episode is hitting different. We're diving
Speaker 1: deep into the shady world of people pleasing and how
Speaker 1: it's basically a side hustle fueled by that sweet, sweet
Speaker 1: dopamine rush. Ever, feel like your life is one giant
Speaker 1: yes to everyone else, Like saying no is harder than
Speaker 1: surviving finals week. Yeah, you're not alone. Welcome to the club, fam.
Speaker 1: This ain't about becoming a robot who shuts down every
Speaker 1: social interaction, though that sounds kind of tempting. Sometimes it's
Speaker 1: about understanding how dopamine hijacked your brain and turned you
Speaker 1: into a human yes machine. Think of it like this,
Speaker 1: Each time you do something nice for someone else, your
Speaker 1: brain releases dopamine, the feel good chemical, and guess what,
Speaker 1: your brain is wired to crave that feeling. So you
Speaker 1: start doing more and more nice things just to get
Speaker 1: another hit of dopamine. But here's the catch. This cycle
Speaker 1: becomes addictive. You start prioritizing other people's head happiness over
Speaker 1: your own, leaving you drained, resentful and wondering where your
Speaker 1: life went. Here are five key takeaways my friends, to
Speaker 1: help you break free from this people pleasing prison. One
Speaker 1: recognize the cycle. First things. First, admitted you're a dopamine addict.
Speaker 1: Just kidding, but seriously, be honest with yourself about how
Speaker 1: often you say yes out of obligation rather than genuine desire.
Speaker 1: Track those yes moments and see if they're aligned with
Speaker 1: your values and goals. Two. Boundaries are bay. Think of
Speaker 1: boundaries like your personal Wi Fi password. You get to
Speaker 1: choose who gets access and what level of access they have.
Speaker 1: Saying no doesn't make you a bad person, It makes
Speaker 1: you responsible. One. It's about protecting your energy and prioritizing
Speaker 1: your own well being. Three. Reframe no. Stop thinking of
Speaker 1: no as a rejection. Think of it as a redirection.
Speaker 1: You're redirecting your energy to things that actually matter to you. Remember,
Speaker 1: saying no sometimes means saying yes to something better like
Speaker 1: self care. Are pursuing your passions. Four Your worth is
Speaker 1: not measured by other people's approval. Let me drop some
Speaker 1: truth bombs. Your value as a human being is not
Speaker 1: determined by how many people you please. You are worthy
Speaker 1: and valuable simply because you exist, regardless of what anyone
Speaker 1: else thinks. Don't let that dopamine rush dictate your self worth. Five.
Speaker 1: Practice self compassion. This seemed about becoming a ruthless dictator
Speaker 1: who ignores everyone's feelings. It's about practicing kindness towards yourself.
Speaker 1: Be patient with the process, celebrate small wins, and remember
Speaker 1: you're doing great. You know that feeling when you see
Speaker 1: your favorite influencers suddenly become woke and start preaching about
Speaker 1: self love after years of promoting unrealistic beauty standards. Yeah,
Speaker 1: that's what I'm talking about. Sometimes, even those who seem
Speaker 1: to have it all struggle with people pleasing tendencies. Take
Speaker 1: Emma Watson for example. She's a global icon an actress, model, activist,
Speaker 1: and basically a walking embodiment of gen Z goals. But
Speaker 1: behind the flawless Instagram feed, she was secretly battling imposter
Speaker 1: syndrome and the pressure to please everyone. In interviews, she's
Speaker 1: spoken about feeling overwhelmed by expectations and constantly trying to
Speaker 1: live up to an idealized version of herself. Sound familiar,
Speaker 1: Emma's story is a reminder that even those who appear
Speaker 1: to have it all can struggle with people pleasing It
Speaker 1: shows us that vulnerability is strength, and that seeking help
Speaker 1: when we need it is not a sign of weakness
Speaker 1: but a testament to our self awareness. Listen, you're amazing.
Speaker 1: You're capable of achieving anything you set your mind to.
Speaker 1: But if you're constantly chasing the dopamine rush of people pleasing,
Speaker 1: you'll never truly reach your full potential. So here's your
Speaker 1: call to action. Choose yourself first, set those boundaries, say
Speaker 1: no without guilt, and remember that your happiness is worth prioritizing.
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Speaker 1: affirmations and positive messages just for you.