Speaker 1: Yo, what's up, fam Zaiden Cruz Here, your friendly neighborhood
Speaker 1: brain whisperer, back with another episode of the dopamine Detox. Today,
Speaker 1: we're tackling something that feels like it should be basic
Speaker 1: af but let's be real. Self care is a whole
Speaker 1: vibe in gen z Land, and most of us are
Speaker 1: still figuring out the algorithm. Ever scrolled through Insta and
Speaker 1: seen everyone else rocking their perfect green smoothies and morning
Speaker 1: yoga sessions while you're over here trying to wrestle your
Speaker 1: hair into submission before that zoom call. Yeah me too,
Speaker 1: But let's cut the bs. Self care isn't about becoming
Speaker 1: some zen master or posting esthetically pleasing pigs on the gram.
Speaker 1: It's about rewiring your brain for focus and actually feeling good,
Speaker 1: like genuinely good in your own skin. So buckle up,
Speaker 1: because we're diving deep into how to create a self
Speaker 1: care routine that doesn't feel like another chore on your
Speaker 1: already overflowing to do list. This is not your grandma's
Speaker 1: cammomile tea and bubble bath, folks. We're talking real talk,
Speaker 1: actionable steps and maybe even a little spicy truth bomb
Speaker 1: or two along the way. Five key takeaways that will
Speaker 1: actually make a difference. One Ditch the toxic positivity trap. Okay,
Speaker 1: let's get real for a sec. Pretending you're always happy
Speaker 1: and sunshine and rainbows ain't gonna cut it. Feeling all
Speaker 1: the fields, good, bad, and everything in between is what
Speaker 1: makes us human, So stop trying to force that fake
Speaker 1: smile and allow yourself to feel your emotions fully. It's
Speaker 1: a superpower, not a weakness. Two. Sleep your way to success.
Speaker 1: I know, I know sleep sounds boring af but trust
Speaker 1: me on this one. When you're well rested, you function
Speaker 1: like a freaking boss. You're sharper, more focused, and ready
Speaker 1: to slay the day or at least that online quiz
Speaker 1: about your Hogwarts house. Aim for seven to eight hours
Speaker 1: of quality shut eye every night. Your brain and your
Speaker 1: insta feed will thank you. Three. Move your body, but
Speaker 1: make it fun. Exercise doesn't have to be a chore.
Speaker 1: Find something you actually enjoy, whether it's dancing like nobody's watching,
Speaker 1: hitting the trails for a hike, or trying out that
Speaker 1: new TikTok workout trend. With caution, obviously, remember movements should
Speaker 1: feel good, not like punishment. Four. Fuel your body like
Speaker 1: the machine it is. Ditch the sugary snacks and process
Speaker 1: junk and opt for whole foods that actually nourish your body.
Speaker 1: Think fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Trust me,
Speaker 1: your energy levels will skyrocket and you'll be less likely
Speaker 1: to reach for those mid afternoon chocolate chips. Five. Disconnect
Speaker 1: to reconnect. We live in a world where we're constantly
Speaker 1: plugged in, but sometimes the best thing you can do
Speaker 1: for yourself is unplug and disconnect from all the noise.
Speaker 1: Take a break from social media, put your phone on silent,
Speaker 1: and spend some quality time with yourself or loved ones.
Speaker 1: You'll be amazed at how much more present and grounded
Speaker 1: you feel. Viral worthy story alert. Remember Ariana Grande. This
Speaker 1: queen rose to fame as a Disney darling, but wasn't
Speaker 1: afraid to evolve into a powerful pop icon who breaks
Speaker 1: boundaries and owns her story. Early on, she was juggling
Speaker 1: to her life with the pressure of me containing a
Speaker 1: perfect public image, a recipe for burnout. But then something clicked.
Speaker 1: She started prioritizing self care, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, spending
Speaker 1: time with loved ones. The results a more authentic and
Speaker 1: powerful artist who connected with fans on a deeper level.
Speaker 1: She's basically living proof that taking care of yourself is
Speaker 1: the ultimate hack for success, both personally and professionally. Mike
Speaker 1: Drop takeaways. Self care ain't some fluffy trend. It's your
Speaker 1: secret weapon for leveling up in life. It's about tuning
Speaker 1: into your needs, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your well being.
Speaker 1: Remember you're not obligated to be on twenty four to seven.
Speaker 1: You're allowed to say no, take breaks and recharge, So
Speaker 1: ditch the guild, embrace the self care journey and become
Speaker 1: the badass version of yourself. Call to action, Ready to
Speaker 1: level up your self care game? Hit me up in
Speaker 1: the DMS with your favorite self care hacks or tag
Speaker 1: me in a TikTok showing how you're taking care of yourself.
Speaker 1: Let's build a supportive community where we can all thrive.
Speaker 1: Don't forget to follow, rate and share this episode. Let's
Speaker 1: spread the self care love, peace out fam. This podcast
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