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<v Speaker 1>Yo, what's up, fam Zaden Cruz. Here your weekly dose

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<v Speaker 1>of reality served with a side of SaaS ever, feel

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<v Speaker 1>like your inner critic is running a twenty four to

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<v Speaker 1>seven hate fest, even louder than the notifications on your phone.

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<v Speaker 1>You know that feeling when you're crushing it in one area,

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<v Speaker 1>but then self doubt sneaks up and throws shade like, nah, girl,

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<v Speaker 1>you're just lucky. Yeah, that's what we're tackling today. Negative

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<v Speaker 1>self talk the bane of our existence, especially for us

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<v Speaker 1>gen zers who are constantly bombarded with unrealistic expectations. But

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<v Speaker 1>guess what, We're not gonna let those inner demons win.

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<v Speaker 1>I'm dropping some serious truth bombs to help you silence

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<v Speaker 1>that negativity and unleash your full potential. First off, understand

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<v Speaker 1>this negative self talk is like a virus. It spreads

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<v Speaker 1>like wildfire, messing with your confidence, motivation, and even your

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<v Speaker 1>mental health. It's the reason why you might procrastinate on

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<v Speaker 1>that dream project or chicken out before trying something new.

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<v Speaker 1>But here's the kicker. You have the power to break

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<v Speaker 1>free from this toxic cycle. You're not just a victim

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<v Speaker 1>of your thoughts. You're the CEO of your own mind.

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<v Speaker 1>All right. Let's get into five key takeaways that are

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<v Speaker 1>going to change the game. One. Recognize the villain. The

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<v Speaker 1>first step is awareness. Seriously, pay attention to those nasty

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<v Speaker 1>little voices in your head. What triggers them? Is it

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<v Speaker 1>a specific situation, a certain person, or just plain old insecurity.

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<v Speaker 1>Once you know your enemy, you can start fighting back.

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<v Speaker 1>It's like identifying the bad guy in a movie. Once

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<v Speaker 1>you know who they are, you can predict their moves

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<v Speaker 1>and prepare for battle. Two. Challenge those thoughts. Don't just

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<v Speaker 1>accept those negative thoughts as facts. Think about it. Would

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<v Speaker 1>you say that stuff to your best friend? Probably not,

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<v Speaker 1>so why are you saying it to yourself? Start questioning

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<v Speaker 1>those thoughts? Ask yourself, is this really true? What evidence

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<v Speaker 1>supports this? Is there another way to look at the situation.

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<v Speaker 1>You're basically flexing your critical thinking skills, which is way

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<v Speaker 1>more impressive than scrolling through Instagram for hours. Three. Swap

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<v Speaker 1>it out. This is where things get juicy. For every

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<v Speaker 1>negative thought, replace it with a positive affirmation. Instead of

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<v Speaker 1>saying I'm not good enough, try something like I am

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<v Speaker 1>capable and worthy. Instead of I'm going to fail, say

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<v Speaker 1>I'm going to learn and grow from this experience. It

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<v Speaker 1>takes practice, but trust me, your brain will start rewiring

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<v Speaker 1>itself over time. Four Practice gratitude. Ever heard the saying

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<v Speaker 1>what you focus on expands? That means if you constantly

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<v Speaker 1>focus on the negative, it's going to get bigger and stronger. Instead,

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<v Speaker 1>shift your focus to the good stuff. Take a moment

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<v Speaker 1>each day to appreciate the little things. A delicious meal,

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<v Speaker 1>a warm hug, or even just a sunny day. It's

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<v Speaker 1>like giving your brain a dopamine hit of positivity. Five.

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<v Speaker 1>Be kind to yourself. This is huge. We're all human

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<v Speaker 1>and we all make mistakes. Don't beat yourself up over them. Instead,

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<v Speaker 1>learn from them and move on. Remember you're not perfect,

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<v Speaker 1>and that's okay. Embrace your imperfections and keep striving to

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<v Speaker 1>be the best version of yourself 's Right now, let's

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<v Speaker 1>talk about someone who truly embodies these principles. Billy Eilish.

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<v Speaker 1>Billy was just a kid when she dropped her hit

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<v Speaker 1>single Ocean Eyes at thirteen. She went from bedroom singer

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<v Speaker 1>songwriter to global superstar in a blink of an eye.

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<v Speaker 1>But behind the fame and fortune, Billy has openly spoken

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<v Speaker 1>about her struggles with anxiety and self doubt. You know

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<v Speaker 1>that feeling when you're in the spotlight and everyone is watching.

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<v Speaker 1>That can be super overwhelming. Yet instead of letting those

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<v Speaker 1>feelings paralyze her, Billy used them as fuel to create

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<v Speaker 1>powerful music that resonated with millions. She embraced her vulnerability,

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<v Speaker 1>spoke out about mental health, and defied expectations at every turn.

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<v Speaker 1>She didn't let the negativity win. So remember you're not

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<v Speaker 1>alone in this battle. We all face those negative thoughts sometimes,

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<v Speaker 1>but Billy Eilish reminds us that we can choose to

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<v Speaker 1>fight back, to rewrite our stories, and to create something

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<v Speaker 1>beautiful even amidst the chaos. Now here's the mic drop takeaway,

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<v Speaker 1>silence your inner critic. Replace those negative self talks with

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<v Speaker 1>positive affirmations. You're worth it. You got this. Stop letting

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<v Speaker 1>that voice in your head sabotage your dreams. Remember gen Z,

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<v Speaker 1>We're here to change the world, not drown in self doubt.

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<v Speaker 1>Hit me up on Instagram, tag the episode, and let's

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<v Speaker 1>keep this conversation going. Don't forget to follow, rate and

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<v Speaker 1>maybe even tell your bestie about it. Until next week,

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<v Speaker 1>Stay dope. This podcast is created with the help of

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