Speaker 1: Yo, yo yo, what's up? Fam Zayden Cruz here and
Speaker 1: let me tell you this ain't your grandma's self help podcast.
Speaker 1: We're diving deep into the trenches of stress, that relentless
Speaker 1: buzzkill that's got gen Z drowning in a sea of
Speaker 1: anxiety like it's the new trend on TikTok. I get it, dude,
Speaker 1: Between crushing schoolwork, navigating the drama of social media, and
Speaker 1: trying to figure out your whole existential crisis. Don't worry,
Speaker 1: we all are. Stress can feel like a permanent roommate
Speaker 1: you just can't kick out. But hold up because this
Speaker 1: ain't about drowning in self pity. We're flipping the script
Speaker 1: becoming stress warriors. You know. This week on the Dopamine
Speaker 1: d Docs, we're breaking down how to understand your thoughts, emotions,
Speaker 1: and physical responses. Think of it like hacking into your
Speaker 1: own personal stress system. Listen up, because these are five
Speaker 1: life changing takeaways that will have you saying stress who
Speaker 1: in no time. One thoughts are like those annoying pop
Speaker 1: up ads. Ever get hit with a wave of negativity. Bam,
Speaker 1: there's that thought creeping in telling you you're not good enough,
Speaker 1: smart enough, or cool enough, but fam Remember those pop
Speaker 1: up ads on your phone. You can click X and
Speaker 1: shut them down right. Same goes for those toxic thoughts.
Speaker 1: Recognize them, acknowledge them, and then hit delete. It's all
Speaker 1: about taking control of the narrative. You know. Two emotions
Speaker 1: are your vibe check feeling stressed, okay, cool. Acknowledging that
Speaker 1: emotion is the first step to handling it like a boss.
Speaker 1: Don't try to bottle it up or pretend it's not there. Instead,
Speaker 1: think of emotions like your personal vibe check. Oh, I'm
Speaker 1: feeling anxious. This means I need to chill out and
Speaker 1: take some time for myself. Understanding your emotional landscape is
Speaker 1: key to navigating the crazy roller coaster of life. Three
Speaker 1: physical responses are your bodies speaking up. You know that,
Speaker 1: not in your stomach when you're stressed, The racing heart, Yeah,
Speaker 1: your body's throwing up signals trying to tell you something.
Speaker 1: Pay attention. Those physical cues are your body's SOS call.
Speaker 1: When you start feeling tense or overwhelmed, take a step
Speaker 1: back and ask yourself what's going on. Physically Recognizing the
Speaker 1: signs allows you to address them before they spiral out
Speaker 1: of control. Four Mindfulness is your secret weapon. This ain't
Speaker 1: just some hippie dippy fad fam Mindfulness is like hitting
Speaker 1: the reset button on your brain. It's about being present
Speaker 1: in the moment, paying attention to your thoughts and feelings
Speaker 1: without judgment. Think of it as a mental workout that
Speaker 1: strengthens your focus and helps you manage stress like a pro. Five.
Speaker 1: Don't be afraid to ask for help. Hey, even superheroes
Speaker 1: need sidekicks, right, We're not meant to do this alone.
Speaker 1: If stress is getting the best of you, don't be
Speaker 1: afraid to reach out to someone you trust, a friend,
Speaker 1: family member, therapist, or anyone who can offer support. Talking
Speaker 1: things out and sharing your burdens can lighten the load
Speaker 1: and make all the difference. Okay, picture this. You're scrolling
Speaker 1: through Instagram and suddenly, bam, you see a post from
Speaker 1: Billie Eilish about her struggles with anxiety. It hits you
Speaker 1: right in the fields because you're going through something similar.
Speaker 1: This pop music icon, who seems like she has it
Speaker 1: all figured out, is opening up about her mental health journey,
Speaker 1: reminding us that we're not alone. Billy didn't just magically
Speaker 1: become stress free. She worked through it, experimented, with different
Speaker 1: techniques and found what worked for her. Remember those anxiety
Speaker 1: attacks she talked about, the ones that made performing feel impossible.
Speaker 1: Now she channels that energy into powerful music and uses
Speaker 1: her platform to advocate for mental health awareness. Her story
Speaker 1: isn't just inspiring. It's a reminder that we can all
Speaker 1: overcome our challenges and come out stronger on the other side.
Speaker 1: So what are you waiting for? This ain't about passive participation, Fam,
Speaker 1: We gotta take action. Start by identifying those thoughts that
Speaker 1: are messing with your headspace. Challenge them, reframe them, and
Speaker 1: replace them with positive affirmations. When you feel those emotions
Speaker 1: creeping in, don't fight them, acknowledge them, breathe through them,
Speaker 1: and find healthy outlets to release that energy. Remember, stress
Speaker 1: is a part of life, but it doesn't have to
Speaker 1: control your life. You're stronger than you think. FAM, Go
Speaker 1: out there, crush those stress triggers and show the world
Speaker 1: what you're made of. Don't forget to hit me up
Speaker 1: with your thoughts on this episode, d m me tag
Speaker 1: me in a tik tok. Let's keep this conversation going.
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Speaker 1: is the best way to help each other unlock that
Speaker 1: stress free life we all deserve. Peace Out. This podcast
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