Speaker 1: Yo, what's good? Fam Zaden Cruz. Here, your friendly neighborhood
Speaker 1: brain whisperer back with another dose of reality that'll either
Speaker 1: make you want a high five yourself or throw your
Speaker 1: phone across the room. This week, we're diving into something
Speaker 1: kind of woo woo but actually super powerful gratitude and
Speaker 1: positive thinking. Before you roll your eyes harder than a
Speaker 1: TikTok dance battle, hear me out. We're not talking about
Speaker 1: forcing a smile when your life is objectively a dumpster fire.
Speaker 1: I get it. Sometimes the world feels like it's rigged
Speaker 1: against us, the pressure to be perfect, the endless scroll
Speaker 1: of insta glam and let's not forget student loan debt
Speaker 1: that could make thanos weep. But guess what It all
Speaker 1: starts in our heads. Like literally, your brain is a
Speaker 1: software program running twenty four to seven, constantly analyzing and
Speaker 1: interpreting everything. So if you're feeding it negativity, well brace
Speaker 1: yourself for some serious existential dread. Here's the tea. Cultivating
Speaker 1: gratitude and positive thinking isn't about being delusional or ignoring problems.
Speaker 1: It's about shift your perspective, finding the silver linings even
Speaker 1: in the stormiest of clouds. Think of it like this.
Speaker 1: You wouldn't keep scrolling through a boring feed, right, You'd
Speaker 1: unfollow that account faster than you can say influencer. Your
Speaker 1: brain is the same way. Here are five things to remember. One,
Speaker 1: fomo is for suckers. Seriously. Constantly comparing yourself to others
Speaker 1: online is like staring into the abyss of endless inadequacy.
Speaker 1: Focus on your own journey. Celebrate your wins and learn
Speaker 1: from your losses. Remember everyone's playing a different game. Two
Speaker 1: Give thanks, fam I know, I know it sounds cheesy,
Speaker 1: but even saying thank you for the small stuff can
Speaker 1: make a big difference. A hot cup of coffee on
Speaker 1: a gloomy morning boom, instant gratitude, A friend who listens
Speaker 1: to your rant about that X double boom, pure gold. Three.
Speaker 1: Your thoughts are powerful af You're not just thinking random thoughts.
Speaker 1: You're actively shaping your reality. Catch yourself when you start
Speaker 1: spiraling into negativity and reframe it with something positive instead
Speaker 1: of Ugh, I'm so tired. Try I'm grateful for this
Speaker 1: opportunity to rest and recharge. Four. Be kind to yourself always.
Speaker 1: This is non negotiable. You're human, You make mistakes and
Speaker 1: that's okay. Treat yourself with the same compassion and understanding
Speaker 1: you would offer a friend going through a rough patch. Five,
Speaker 1: Find your tribe. Surround yourself with people who lift you up,
Speaker 1: inspire you, and celebrate your successes. Like ditch the toxic
Speaker 1: drama queens and find your squad of genuine humans who
Speaker 1: make you feel like you can conquer the world or
Speaker 1: at least ace that next exam. Now, let's talk about
Speaker 1: someone who embodies the power of positivity. Lizzo. This queen
Speaker 1: isn't just dropping sick beats. She's preaching self love, body positivity,
Speaker 1: and living life on her own terms. She faced countless
Speaker 1: rejections in the music industry before hitting it big, but
Speaker 1: did she let that stop her. Nope, She channeled those
Speaker 1: experiences into fuel, reminding us all to embrace our flaws
Speaker 1: and celebrate our unique beauty. That's real talk, fam. Remember
Speaker 1: that time Lizzo got roasted on Twitter for her weight.
Speaker 1: Instead of getting defensive, she clapped back with a fierce
Speaker 1: message about body positivity and self acceptance. She owned her curves,
Speaker 1: danced like nobody was watching, which is always iconic, and
Speaker 1: proved that true confidence comes from within. Lizzo's story isn't
Speaker 1: just about music. It's about resilience, embracing your individuality, and
Speaker 1: never letting negativity dim your light. She's living proof that
Speaker 1: gratitude and a positive mindset can help you overcome obstacles
Speaker 1: and achieve your dreams. Look, I get it, it's not
Speaker 1: always easy to stay positive, especially when the world feels
Speaker 1: like it's constantly throwing curveballs our way. But remember, you
Speaker 1: have the power to choose your thoughts, and those choices
Speaker 1: shape your reality. So go out there and own your awesomeness,
Speaker 1: be grateful for the good stuff, celebrate your wins, and
Speaker 1: never underestimate the power of a positive mindset. You got this,
Speaker 1: all right, fam? That's it for this week. If you
Speaker 1: found this helpful, hit me up on Insta at Zaden
Speaker 1: Cruz and let me know what you're doing to cultivate
Speaker 1: gratitude in your life. Don't forget to tag the episode
Speaker 1: in your TikTok videos. I want to see your positive vibes.
Speaker 1: And if you haven't already, hit that subscribe button, rate
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Speaker 1: since sliced avocado toast. See yaw next week. This podcast
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Speaker 1: thoughtful affirmations and positive messages just for you.