Speaker 1: Yo, what's up, fam Zaiden Cruz here your friendly neighborhood
Speaker 1: self improvement guru. Brace yourselves because we're diving deep into
Speaker 1: something real raw today, building confidence through self awareness and reflection.
Speaker 1: Ever feel like you're just winging it through life, hoping
Speaker 1: for the best, but not really knowing who you are
Speaker 1: or what you want. You know that feeling when your
Speaker 1: Instagram feed is all curated perfection, making you question everything
Speaker 1: about your own life. Yeah, I feel you. We're bombarded
Speaker 1: with this constant stream of goals and achievements, leaving us
Speaker 1: feeling inadequate and lost. But hold up before we spiral
Speaker 1: into existential dread, let me drop some truth bombs on yaw.
Speaker 1: Confidence ain't just about looking good or having a million followers.
Speaker 1: It's about knowing your worth, owning your strengths, and embracing
Speaker 1: your flaws. It's about that deep down self assurance that
Speaker 1: lets you rock any situation, even if you mess up
Speaker 1: big time. In the best part, you can totally build
Speaker 1: that confidence from within. So buckle up because here are
Speaker 1: five game changing takeaways to level up your self awareness
Speaker 1: and unlock that inner badass one. Know your vibe, think
Speaker 1: of yourself as a brand. Fam what's your unique selling proposition?
Speaker 1: What makes you stand out? It's not about being the
Speaker 1: loudest or most popular. It's about recognizing your strengths, passions,
Speaker 1: and values. What are you ridiculously good at? What gets
Speaker 1: you fired up? Lean into those things. Two Mirror mirror
Speaker 1: on the wall. We're not talking about a princess fairy
Speaker 1: tale here. It's about honest self reflection. Take time to journal, meditate,
Speaker 1: or simply chill with your thoughts. Don't shy away from
Speaker 1: those uncomfortable truths. What are your weaknesses? Where do you struggle?
Speaker 1: Acknowledging these things is key to growth. Embrace the suck
Speaker 1: and use it as fuel to level up. Three. Comparison
Speaker 1: is the thief of joy. This one stings, but it's true.
Speaker 1: Stop comparing yourself to influencers, celebrities, or even your best
Speaker 1: friend who seems to have it all figured out. You
Speaker 1: are on your own unique journey. Fam celebrate their wins,
Speaker 1: learn from their experiences, but don't let them steal your
Speaker 1: Remember that Instagram highlight reel is just a curated glimpse
Speaker 1: into someone's life, not the whole damn story. Four. Embrace
Speaker 1: the awkward. Confidence isn't about being perfect It's about showing
Speaker 1: up authentically even when things get messy. Don't be afraid
Speaker 1: to put yourself out there, try new things, and make mistakes.
Speaker 1: It's in those moments of vulnerability that we truly grow
Speaker 1: and learn. Five. Fake it till you make it. Hear
Speaker 1: me out on this one. Sometimes acting confident can actually
Speaker 1: boost your self assurance. Put on a power pose, speak
Speaker 1: with conviction, and surround yourself with positive vibes. Even if
Speaker 1: you don't feel one hundred percent confident at first, faking
Speaker 1: it can create a ripple effect that eventually transforms into
Speaker 1: genuine belief. All right, fam, Let's talk about someone who
Speaker 1: embodies this whole self awareness and confidence game. Emma Watson.
Speaker 1: This woman is the epitome of grace, intelligence and power.
Speaker 1: Remember her breakout role as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.
Speaker 1: She was feared, brilliant and never backed down from a challenge.
Speaker 1: But it wasn't just acting. She used her platform to
Speaker 1: advocate for gender equality, education and environmental sustainability. That takes
Speaker 1: serious guts. She went from playing a magical witch to
Speaker 1: becoming a real life force for change. And guess what
Speaker 1: she didn't do it overnight? She faced criticism, questioned herself
Speaker 1: and made mistakes along the way, but she embraced those challenges,
Speaker 1: learned from them, and kept pushing forward with unwavering authenticity.
Speaker 1: That's what true confidence looks like, fam owning your journey
Speaker 1: imperfections in all. So remember this self awareness isn't a destination,
Speaker 1: It's an ongoing journey. Be kind to yourself, celebrate your wins,
Speaker 1: learn from your stumbles, and keep showing up as your
Speaker 1: authentic self confidence doesn't come from outside validation, it comes
Speaker 1: from within. You got this, Now, go out there and
Speaker 1: rock the world, one confident step at a time. Don't
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Speaker 1: found it helpful, and hit me up on Instagram or
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Speaker 1: hearing from you awesome humans. Peace out. This podcast is
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