here’s to episode 27!
in this episode, we are giving ourselves + others the space to be sans any expectations!
take a listen below!
show notes for the podcast episode
below are the show notes (supplemental reading) for this episode!
use them to take notes, complete the exercises, and take action this week —
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dear dope chick,
welcome + welcome back!
are you ready to take action today?
what you’ll need:
for those who are new here, who haven’t been here in quite a while, or have been rockin’ with me since day one —
dear dope chick™ is an action based podcast so that means that every single episode you are challenged to take one small step that aligns with living life on your own terms.
that means you’re taking one step today that aligns with the lifestyle that you most desire.
you hold the power.
by taking one step in the direction that you’ve always wanted to go, you are setting yourself up to experience the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
the only way to get to where you want to go is by taking that step.
so you’re making a conscious effort to go in the direction that you’ve always wanted to go.
you are deciding today:
you know what? I’m going to be intentional about that moves I want to make. I am taking one step today that makes sense for the lifestyle that I want; that aligns with the lifestyle that I want, that puts me on the pathway to living that life”
but do I have to do all that today?
maybe in the back of your mind you’re thinking, “but do I have to do all that today?“
you don’t have to do anything.
you don’t have to make a decision today.
it is your choice.
that’s the beauty of living life on your own terms is that you get to make a choice.
so what will your choice be today?
will you take that step?
will you sit back + say “not today“?
moments come + moments go
we all know this moment will pass — just like that, it’s gone! already!
as these moments pass + as we continue to put things off,
today will become tomorrow,
tomorrow will become next week,
next week will become next month,
next month will become next year…
you catch my drift; you get it!
so decide today for your future self what you want to do in life.
decide today how you want to continue to live your life + note that you can change your mind at anytime.
you owe it to yourself to steer your life in the direction that you’ve always wanted to go + you can do that for yourself today.
let’s get to work!
so, grab a notebook or journal that is dedicated to this podcast so that you can participate in the activities and exercises discussed; to see how much you have grown over the course of your life.
have you heard our previous episodes?
not yet ready do the activities presented in this episode?
we have others that may interest you so if you aren’t familiar or haven’t heard our previous episodes, take a listen so that you can make an informed choice today.
you can listen to them here.
so caught up!
how many times have you caught yourself so immersed in the moment + having the time of your life —
laughing + all joyous + smiley —
only to find yourself later questioning whether or not you should have enjoyed it that way.
you may catch yourself saying phrases like:
- “i’m over here acting like i don’t have responsibilities when i should be working.”
- “how in the world can i even remotely think about having a good time with my friends right now when i have xyz to do later?”
- “i laughed way too hard at that joke. i need to focus.”
or better yet, you see someone else having a good time + you start questioning + commenting on why they are so giddy + carefree.
- “all they do is laugh all day while i’m over here getting the work done.”
- “look at them! thinkin’ everything is a joke!”
- “it’s all fun + games right now, but wait until you’re an adult with real responsibilities.”
- “all that playing you’re doing — i’ll give you something to play about!”
let’s do this: full stop on all the criticism!
full stop on all of the criticism you’re taking in yourself + what you’re dishing out to others.
to do this week:
home improvement, time!
today’s action is to give yourself + give others space to breathe + to be
free yourself from your own judgements + allow yourself to be fully in the moment.
- laugh hard
- dance like no one’s watching
- smile just because
- hum a tune, hold your ear + use your finger for voice control
having a good time doesn’t have to be crime!
over the course of the week, continue doing what makes your heart smile + be unapologetic about having a good time!
live like you’re alive.
in case you forgot, you’re alive.
take in the moments + experience life.
additionally, keep reciting those affirmations!
for 21 days straight we are reciting previously written affirmations.
continue reciting your affirmations this week.
check out the previous episode if you have not to get a jumpstart on this action step.
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my final thoughts:
you deserve to feel + be free
you deserve laughter
you deserve to rest + relax
you deserve to see yourself + others in their pure states — not made up or done up, but freely living without expectations of being anything other than who you are
it is your birthright to enjoy what God has created; to bask in it, to explore it, + to live in it.
as stated before: in case you forgot you are alive.
the living have one job + that’s to live.
are you living the dopest rendition of your life right now?
if what you’re imagining doesn’t align with where you are, then today is the day, fam.
today is the day to be obedient to your heart + to start living your dopest life ever.
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i appreciate you taking the time to read + listen!
i wanna thank you for being here.
thank you for showing up today.
thank you for taking the out of your schedule to listen, to learn, + to reflect.
thank you for deciding to take some action today.
most importantly, i want to thank you for being you.
i’ll see you on the next episode. 👋🏾
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
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