listen to episode 73!
in this episode, we are doing a deep dive into what separates us from pursuing our dreams!
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 livin’ today?
how you feelin’ today?
are you ready, today, to take some action?
what you’ll need:
for those who are new here, who haven’t been here in quite a while, or who 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 small, large, or however you wanna categorize it, that aligns with the lifestyle that you most desire.
the experience begins now.
every thing you’ve ever wanted to experience in life is available for you to experience right now.
first, you have to believe that the opportunity is here.
second, you have to act on the opportunity.
at the core of it all, what is it that you want?
look beyond the superficial + really examine what your heart desires.
no matter how bad someone else may want a life for you, deciding to be less talk + more walk is only a decision you can make for yourself.
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 by taking one step at a time; by taking some action.
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.
speaking of steps, let’s talk about today’s action step:
- this is a suggestion.
- this is encouragement.
- this is not a requirement.
i am putting this out here so that you can hear it + be inspired to do something that is pressing on your heart today.
to do this week:
you know what separates you from your dreams?
*sigh* it’s you, fam.
it can be a tough pill to swallow knowing that this falls on you.
however, it can also serve as the encouragement needed to follow your heart.
for some time now, you’ve placed your life into the hands of others.
you’ve blamed them for situations they weren’t responsible for,
you’ve granted them permission to make decisions for you,
you’ve even believed it was on them or because of them that one thing or another wasn’t happening for you.
so hear this right here, right now:
today’s action is realize that the only thing that separates you from your dreams is you.
no one else gets to decide what you do with your life.
it’s time to accept the life you’ve always wanted to live.
it’s time to step out on faith + go after everything you’ve been saying doesn’t matter but deep down inside it does — stop saving face + be honest about what you want in life!
it’s time to acknowledge the power that resides within + finally use it.
no one can block a blessing you were meant to receive.
no one can make you feel less than without your permission.
no one can bully you into thinking that your dreams are overrated + that you need to fall back from them.
you get to pursue your dreams how you see fit.
if you started years ago, stopped, + want to restart — that’s for you to decide.
if you never decided to go after it + today you’re thinking, “i wanna do that shit” — that’s for you to decide.
if you are in the middle of pursing your dreams + you want to pivot — that’s for you to decide.
who cares what they say? let them talk!
who cares that they don’t see the vision? it wasn’t given to them!
who cares if they think you’re doing the most? let them watch from the sidelines!
T.I. wasn’t lying when he said, “my life, your entertainment. you watch it while i live it”.
living your life can be a form of entertainment to others, but the reality is it’s yours to live how you see fit.
pursing your purpose with passion isn’t for the faint at heart.
it takes:
- real accountability,
- real intentionally
- real strength
- whether that comes in the form of mental fortitude, strength in physicality, spiritual welfare, or emotional intelligence — doesn’t matter; we talking all the strengths
- + real inner-standing
- connecting + aligning yourself with your heart work, understanding who you are deep down inside
you get to decide what ways you want to show up.
how you show up is subjective, but what you do is what you do.
to live a full + rich life, to live out life on your own terms, pursing your purpose + believing that you are the person that can start or stop your dreams from happening is imperative.
over the course of the week, continue looking within to find everything you’re searching for + don’t doubt for a second that it’s not there.
you think what you’re looking for is out there to be found, but it’s not.
it lives within + guess what?
it’s always been with you.
when you change your mindset, your circumstances have no other choice but to change, too.
when you change your mindset, it’s no longer a setback you’re facing, it’s redirection.
when you change your mindset, it’s not that they aren’t a good friend, it’s that you both want something different from life.
when you change your mindset, it’s not that you can’t make your dreams come true, that’s that you’re having a hard time accepting that experience right now + that’s okay.
when you change your mindset, all things are working with you to elevate you + propel you into the chapter of life on your own terms.
when you change your mindset, fam, life has to change for you.
it has no other reason to stay the same as you experienced it before your turning point.
understand how powerful you really are.
you can make true to you.
whatever you believe becomes your reality.
therefore, take this moment to change how you feel about your dreams.
you can say + believe something as simple as:
the dreams i have for my life still have a chance to become my reality.
this time, say it with your chest:
the dreams i have for my life still have a chance to become my reality.
say it one more time for good measure:
the dreams i have for my life still have a chance to become my reality.
my final thoughts:
when you are ready for change, you will see the shift happen in your life.
your dreams feel real because they are real to you.
you birthed them + you know them on a very intimate level —
why not allow them to grow into something doper than you can even imagine?
this is your real life, fam.
use everything you’ve got to live the experience you’ve always wanted to live.
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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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i appreciate you taking the time to read + listen!
thank you for showing up today + for being present.
thank you for deciding to do everything you’ve wanted to do.
+ 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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