here it is: episode 48!
in this episode, we are learning the power behind the phrases there is, there are, + so much more!
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!
how you feelin‘ today?
how you livin‘ today?
are you ready, today, to take action?
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 step that aligns with living life on your own terms.
that means you’re taking one step today, however you wanna categorize or label it, that aligns with the lifestyle that you most desire.
something can be done about your current situation
you may not be able to alter your current circumstances (some of that is beyond your control), but you can do something about your current situation, + that starts with changing your course of action.
that takes you — you have to be an active + willing participant in your life.
well, you don’t have to do anything — it’s your choice.
you can choose today to say the hell with this! I’m done + I’m doing something different today.
you can continue to do what you’ve been doing + getting the same results you’ve been getting.
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.
a source of encouragement, i am.
but the author of your story is you —
how do you want today’s chapter to read, fam?
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.
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to do this week:
today’s action is to remember two words: there is.
when you find yourself in a bind, stuck, or otherwise option less, remember there is:
there is a chance for you to start over.
there is another way to approach this situation.
there is hope.
there is someone out there for you.
there is a significant amount of clarity in acceptance.
there is an opportunity in every challenge.
there is healing in love.
there is a space for you to hold peace, love, + joy in your heart.
there is value in fear.
within you, there is value, there is purpose, + there is passion.
there is can also sound like there are.
there are possibilities that you haven’t explored yet.
there are people out there who have gone through something similar to what you’re facing right now.
the acknowledgement
when we remember that there is + there are, we acknowledge this simple truth:
we have options.
there is no real reason why we are out here looping in the same cycles if we want different for ourselves because we have options.
there is no real value in wanting to live our lives on our terms, yet refusing to align our actions with said goal. why are we not switching over how we act with who we say we are? we don’t have to continue down this path — we have options.
there is no real purpose in complaining about how tired we are when we won’t take time to rest —
we have options.
yes, we can choose different. there is another way.
over the course of the week, notice that there is + there are play well together with would i like to learn.
making a there is or there are statement isn’t what gets us out of our binds, it’s not what gets us unstuck, or the only way of seeing the sea of options that await us.
what takes us to another space + time, to a different lifestyle + timeline, is using the phrases there is + there are with the phrase would i like to learn.
would i like to learn is a gateway to action.
with would i like to learn, we are one step closer to making a life altering move.
would i like to learn gives us permission to explore depths once unknown + to take the first step in familiarizing ourselves with a different perspective.
would i like to learn gently nudges us to question our existing motives, our existing values, + our existing beliefs to see if they truly align with who we are at our core —
it is a way to see how open we are to other possibilities.
for example:
you + your friend are disagreeing + it’s getting a little tense. seemingly, the conversation is going no where, yet awry at the same time. what’s next?
there is a resolve. would i like to learn how to amicably resolve this situation?
maybe one of the options is to acknowledge there are different perspectives.
there are other perspectives. would i like to learn more about the perspective my friend currently holds? do i want to see it from their perspective? am i open to them
let’s say you both share your respective perspectives, yet still don’t see eye to eye.
there is a way for you all to be friends after this. would i like to learn more about what i’m looking for in a friendship? would i like to learn how (especially if you are currently unaware how) to respectfully agree to disagree? would i like to learn how to listen without reacting? would i like to learn more about the ways that i can resolve conflict?
there is a way to connect. would I like to learn how to connect with this person even though we don’t see eye to eye + have separate perspectives?
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:
there is another way.
there are multiple ways to solve a problem.
there is your way + a million other ways to live your life + to get what your heart most desires.
there is no one person who has taken the exact steps as you, or that has the exact same lifestyle as you in this world.
everybody is getting it how they get it. all of our actions are different.
we may arrive at the same place in similar timing or lightyears from another, but understand that there is no one way to do it.
there’s no one way to live your life.
there is no one way to get what your heart desires.
don’t tell yourself or try to convince yourself that your current perspective is sufficient to carry you through life.
change is inevitable.
whether or not you want to change is up to you, but I’mma let you know this —
people are changing
nature is changing
the world is changing before your eyes.
your way of resistance is your choice.
you can stay stuck + be who you are + say “i’m not open to this, i don’t care about that”
you can make it harder for yourself or you can decide to move with ease in your life.
go out there + learn something new today by first asking yourself “would i like to learn something new today?“
there is always more to learn, more to experience, more to explore, + more to uncover.
be open to the possibilities.
would i like to learn is you asking yourself are you open to learning more… are you?
are you willing to change?
are you willing to see a different perspective?
when you open your eyes to see another perspective, you are giving yourself a chance to do something different.
there’s now a level an understanding that you didn’t have before that moment that you decided to be open.
you are giving yourself a chance to grow + evolve; a chance to see life from a different lens.
lastly, there are many challenges that you have already overcome + many more that are coming your way.
so far, you’ve slaughtered every challenge thrown your way —
obviously because you are still standing, you’re still here, + nothing has gotten in your way to the point of demise.
the question now is do you have faith in yourself to keep approaching these challenges with the belief that sooner or later, you will be on the other side of them?
there is another way.
ask yourself:
today, would i like to learn what exactly what i am made of?
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i appreciate you taking the time to read + listen!
thank you for showing up today, for being here today.
+ most importantly, i 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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