Speaker 1: Yeo, what's up my dopey sters? Zayden Cruz here back
Speaker 1: with another episode of the Dopamine Detox, where we're rewiring
Speaker 1: your brain for focus and crushing it in this chaotic world.
Speaker 1: Today we're talking about mindfulness, not the yoga mat incense
Speaker 1: burning kind of mindfulness, though, hey if that works for you,
Speaker 1: go off. We're talking about using mindfulness to become ultimate
Speaker 1: decision making machines, like a gen Z Warren Buffett, but
Speaker 1: with way more TikTok cloud Ever, feel like your brain
Speaker 1: is stuck in some kind of mental blender, decisions flying
Speaker 1: at you from every direction. What to post on insta,
Speaker 1: which snack to devour? That spicy ramen or the chocolate
Speaker 1: chip cookie situation, even just deciding if it's too early
Speaker 1: for a coffee run. It's overwhelming, right, Well, mindfulness ain't
Speaker 1: about becoming zen and ignoring the chaos. It's about taking
Speaker 1: control of that mental blender and making those decisions with
Speaker 1: laser focus. Think of it like this. Your brain is
Speaker 1: a supercomputer, but without proper maintenance, it runs slow and
Speaker 1: prone to glitches. Mindfulness is the software update you need
Speaker 1: to upgrade your decision making game. So here are five
Speaker 1: hot takes on how mindfulness can level up your decision
Speaker 1: making skills. One. Stop scrolling. Start being present. You know
Speaker 1: that feeling when you're doom scrolling through Twitter and suddenly
Speaker 1: realize an hour has vanished. Yeah, not a good look
Speaker 1: for decision making. Mindfulness is about being fully present in
Speaker 1: the moment, literally putting down your phone shocking, I know,
Speaker 1: and focusing on what's happening right now. It's like hitting
Speaker 1: the pause button on all that mental noise and giving
Speaker 1: your brain space to actually process things. Two. Embrace your
Speaker 1: inner Detective. Decisions aren't just gut feelings, they're investigations. Mindfulness
Speaker 1: helps you observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Like
Speaker 1: being a detective examining the clues. You start noticing patterns
Speaker 1: in your thinking, those little red flags that might be
Speaker 1: leading you astray, and, let's be real, knowing yourself better
Speaker 1: leads to smarter decisions. Three. Future self approval. Before making
Speaker 1: that impulsive purchase or saying yes to yet another hangout
Speaker 1: when you really just need a nap, take a moment
Speaker 1: to ask yourself, what would my future self think? This
Speaker 1: little mental exercise helps you align your choices with your
Speaker 1: long term goals. Even if it means saying no sometimes
Speaker 1: future self thanks you later. Four The power of breathing. Seriously, folks,
Speaker 1: this ain't just hippy mumbo jumbo. Deep breaths can actually
Speaker 1: calm your nervous system and help you think more clearly
Speaker 1: When faced with a tough decision. Take a few deep
Speaker 1: inhales and exhales. It's like hitting the reset button on
Speaker 1: your brain and allowing space for rational thought to flow. Five.
Speaker 1: Mindfulness is not a one time thing. Think of it
Speaker 1: as a muscle. You got a flex daily, like you
Speaker 1: wouldn't expect to become a gym beast by lifting weights
Speaker 1: once a month. Right, saying goes for mindfulness. Practice those
Speaker 1: deep breaths, observe your thoughts without judgment, and stay present
Speaker 1: throughout your day. Speaking of staying present, let's talk about
Speaker 1: someone who embodies this, Emma Watson. This woman is a
Speaker 1: freaking icon, right. She's an OSCAR nominated actress, a passionate activist,
Speaker 1: and somehow manages to slay every red carpet she walks.
Speaker 1: But it wasn't all roses and glitz. She openly talks
Speaker 1: about battling anxiety and the pressures of fame. Stuff. We
Speaker 1: all relate to on some level. Remember that time she
Speaker 1: walked out of interviews because they were asking invasive questions.
Speaker 1: Girl Power. Emma learned to harness mindfulness not just as
Speaker 1: a coping mechanism, but as a tool for making powerful decisions.
Speaker 1: She uses it to ground herself amidst the chaos, stay
Speaker 1: true to her values, and speak her truth even when
Speaker 1: it's uncomfortable. Think about that next time you're feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker 1: Take a deep breath, check in with yourself, and remember
Speaker 1: Emma's story. Now, let's recap those game changing takeaways. Mindfulness
Speaker 1: ain't just incense and yoga pants. It's about upgrading your
Speaker 1: decision making skills by being present, observant, and aware of
Speaker 1: your thoughts and feelings. Like Emma Watson, you can use
Speaker 1: mindfulness to navigate life's complexities with confidence and intention. So
Speaker 1: go forth, my dopey sters, and make those decisions. Like
Speaker 1: the Boss gen Z, you truly are ready to level
Speaker 1: up your decision making game. Hit me up on insta
Speaker 1: at Zaiden Cruz. I want to hear your biggest wins
Speaker 1: and struggles. Don't forget to tag this episode in your
Speaker 1: TikTok stitch it with your own thoughts and share it
Speaker 1: with a friend who needs this dose of mindfulness, realness,
Speaker 1: and remember, if you're loving the show, follow, rate, and review.
Speaker 1: Let's keep the dopamine detox going strong, peace Out. This
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