Speaker 1: Yo, what's up, fam Zaden Cruz. Here your weekly dose
Speaker 1: of reality served with a side of SaaS ever, feel
Speaker 1: like your inner critic is running a twenty four to
Speaker 1: seven hate fest, even louder than the notifications on your phone.
Speaker 1: You know that feeling when you're crushing it in one area,
Speaker 1: but then self doubt sneaks up and throws shade like, nah, girl,
Speaker 1: you're just lucky. Yeah, that's what we're tackling today. Negative
Speaker 1: self talk the bane of our existence, especially for us
Speaker 1: gen zers who are constantly bombarded with unrealistic expectations. But
Speaker 1: guess what, We're not gonna let those inner demons win.
Speaker 1: I'm dropping some serious truth bombs to help you silence
Speaker 1: that negativity and unleash your full potential. First off, understand
Speaker 1: this negative self talk is like a virus. It spreads
Speaker 1: like wildfire, messing with your confidence, motivation, and even your
Speaker 1: mental health. It's the reason why you might procrastinate on
Speaker 1: that dream project or chicken out before trying something new.
Speaker 1: But here's the kicker. You have the power to break
Speaker 1: free from this toxic cycle. You're not just a victim
Speaker 1: of your thoughts. You're the CEO of your own mind.
Speaker 1: All right. Let's get into five key takeaways that are
Speaker 1: going to change the game. One. Recognize the villain. The
Speaker 1: first step is awareness. Seriously, pay attention to those nasty
Speaker 1: little voices in your head. What triggers them? Is it
Speaker 1: a specific situation, a certain person, or just plain old insecurity.
Speaker 1: Once you know your enemy, you can start fighting back.
Speaker 1: It's like identifying the bad guy in a movie. Once
Speaker 1: you know who they are, you can predict their moves
Speaker 1: and prepare for battle. Two. Challenge those thoughts. Don't just
Speaker 1: accept those negative thoughts as facts. Think about it. Would
Speaker 1: you say that stuff to your best friend? Probably not,
Speaker 1: so why are you saying it to yourself? Start questioning
Speaker 1: those thoughts? Ask yourself, is this really true? What evidence
Speaker 1: supports this? Is there another way to look at the situation.
Speaker 1: You're basically flexing your critical thinking skills, which is way
Speaker 1: more impressive than scrolling through Instagram for hours. Three. Swap
Speaker 1: it out. This is where things get juicy. For every
Speaker 1: negative thought, replace it with a positive affirmation. Instead of
Speaker 1: saying I'm not good enough, try something like I am
Speaker 1: capable and worthy. Instead of I'm going to fail, say
Speaker 1: I'm going to learn and grow from this experience. It
Speaker 1: takes practice, but trust me, your brain will start rewiring
Speaker 1: itself over time. Four Practice gratitude. Ever heard the saying
Speaker 1: what you focus on expands? That means if you constantly
Speaker 1: focus on the negative, it's going to get bigger and stronger. Instead,
Speaker 1: shift your focus to the good stuff. Take a moment
Speaker 1: each day to appreciate the little things. A delicious meal,
Speaker 1: a warm hug, or even just a sunny day. It's
Speaker 1: like giving your brain a dopamine hit of positivity. Five.
Speaker 1: Be kind to yourself. This is huge. We're all human
Speaker 1: and we all make mistakes. Don't beat yourself up over them. Instead,
Speaker 1: learn from them and move on. Remember you're not perfect,
Speaker 1: and that's okay. Embrace your imperfections and keep striving to
Speaker 1: be the best version of yourself 's Right now, let's
Speaker 1: talk about someone who truly embodies these principles. Billy Eilish.
Speaker 1: Billy was just a kid when she dropped her hit
Speaker 1: single Ocean Eyes at thirteen. She went from bedroom singer
Speaker 1: songwriter to global superstar in a blink of an eye.
Speaker 1: But behind the fame and fortune, Billy has openly spoken
Speaker 1: about her struggles with anxiety and self doubt. You know
Speaker 1: that feeling when you're in the spotlight and everyone is watching.
Speaker 1: That can be super overwhelming. Yet instead of letting those
Speaker 1: feelings paralyze her, Billy used them as fuel to create
Speaker 1: powerful music that resonated with millions. She embraced her vulnerability,
Speaker 1: spoke out about mental health, and defied expectations at every turn.
Speaker 1: She didn't let the negativity win. So remember you're not
Speaker 1: alone in this battle. We all face those negative thoughts sometimes,
Speaker 1: but Billy Eilish reminds us that we can choose to
Speaker 1: fight back, to rewrite our stories, and to create something
Speaker 1: beautiful even amidst the chaos. Now here's the mic drop takeaway,
Speaker 1: silence your inner critic. Replace those negative self talks with
Speaker 1: positive affirmations. You're worth it. You got this. Stop letting
Speaker 1: that voice in your head sabotage your dreams. Remember gen Z,
Speaker 1: We're here to change the world, not drown in self doubt.
Speaker 1: Hit me up on Instagram, tag the episode, and let's
Speaker 1: keep this conversation going. Don't forget to follow, rate and
Speaker 1: share the podcast if you found it helpful, and hey,
Speaker 1: maybe even tell your bestie about it. Until next week,
Speaker 1: Stay dope. This podcast is created with the help of
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