thanks for tuning into episode 18!
in this episode, we are working while we wait.
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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!
it’s been a great week, fabulous even, + i can’t wait to speak on this week’s topic!
are you ready to take action today?
what you’ll need:
for those who are new here or haven’t been here in quite a while —
dear dope chick™ is an action based podcast so that means that every episode you are challenged, encouraged, + inspired to take one step that aligns with living life on your own terms.
that means you are taking one step today — big, small, doesn’t matter as long as it’s a step — that aligns with the lifestyle that you most desire.
be the change.
this is a personalized journey that you are embarking on today + has nothing to do with what other’s want you to do or have envisioned for your life.
you say you want to see a change in the world, well it starts with you.
what steps are you taking today that will better align you with the change that you want to see?
it’s absolutely possible that you will you decide “hey, this is not for me. I don’t want to do this today” + that’s absolutely okay.
you have the power of choice
you have the opportunity to choose what you want to do.
i will never rob you of that. there is no obligation to fulfill here, sis.
the beauty of living life on your own terms is that you get to decide. you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do today.
however, i’m gonna encourage you to do something today that gets you moving in the direction of your dreams; to do something that is purpose filled + purposeful to you!
focus on the ‘why’.
these action steps i’m encouraging you to take are not about analyzing the how — how will it all get done?
that’s the part that doesn’t matter over here.
this podcast is designed to focus on your ‘why‘.
- why do you do what you do?
- do you know why you are doing what you’re doing?
- is this really what you want to do right now?
- are your actions aligned with showing off who you are at your core?
so take some action today!
you owe it to yourself to steer your life in the direction that you’ve always wanted to go + you can do that 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.
is this the right time?
when is the time right?
when will you finally make the move?
when will you say enough is enough + forge a different path?
why not now?
you’ll tell me something along the lines of you’re waiting until for the perfect time, when i have all my ducks in a row, all of my t’s crossed, + all of my i’s dotted.
+ i’ll tell you the likelihood of that happening is slim to none.
you know what’s really keeping you from enjoying your life right now?
it’s the fact you’re banking on all that shit — the perfect time, the t’s the i’s being crossed + dotted, the being on your p’s + q’s — you’re waiting on all of these picture perfect moments to happen before you will even attempt to start.
there is no perfect or ideal time. there are your excuses + that is it.
it doesn’t matter the circumstances you’re facing right now, don’t even try to change them.
instead, focus on changing your attitude, your mindset, + your behavior.
do you really want what is required of you to live freely? do you?
to do this week:
faith without works is dead.
today’s action is to work while you wait.
the “right” time is here + it is now.
though you may not have the outcome you’re looking for in this moment, this is your opportunity to work while you wait.
while you don’t need to worry about how you will you achieve your goals, there is still much work to be done.
don’t focus on the how, focus on your why.
this outlook on life requires us to look at the process — to show up consistently + focus on the intention behind the actions we choose.
over the course of the week, even when you feel discouraged, show up.
just because you aren’t where you want to be right now doesn’t mean you can’t get there.
what you’re doing right now, does it align with who you say you are?
for example, let’s say you identify as a writer —
- do you write?
- do you write daily?
- what do you write?
- are you willing to continue to write even when people don’t read your material?
- what can you do to improve your writing skills?
- are there workshops you can take?
- can you join a writer’s community in person or online that will support you along this journey?
feel free to replace “writer” with whatever you identify with, the point is this:
there are possibilities + there are so many opportunities out there that align with who you say you are at your core.
that’s doing the work.
not simply answering these questions in this podcast with your lip service or writing them down in your journal + having them hang out there.
these questions are designed to get you moving, so answer these questions with some action!
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:
expanding on the thought that you may not be where you are, hear this:
you have to start somewhere.
everyone does.
somewhere is not our final destination, it is a starting point so don’t get caught up on that.
act like whatever you say + believe you want for your life, that it’s already yours.
live as if you’ve already achieved the goals.
why would you do that — well, wouldn’t you?
- why not believe in yourself?
- why not believe that your purpose driven intentions are yielding you your best life?
- why not believe that what you’re doing right now is for your greater good?
- do you believe what you’re doing right now is for your greater good? if not, why are you doing it?
if you’re having a hard time believing that the opportunity you’ve been waiting for is already created for you, if you’re having a hard time visualizing what it is that you want, if you’re having a hard time giving up your way + accepting the way, it‘s time to do more work.
the work starts within.
transform your way of thinking by affirming yourself.
show gratitude for this moment + for your ability to truly walk in your essence.
savor the sweetness of life, because though always there, the tough times don’t last always.
the only person stopping you from making your imagined reality an actual thing is you.
stretch your imagination + remember: if you can think it, it can be achieved.
the seed that you want to nurture is there.
grow it, pay attention to it, love on it + see it for what it truly is.
that seed can grow into something great!
start the work here, right now in this moment + consistently show up for yourself.
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i appreciate you taking the time to read + listen!
thank you for showing up, being here, + taking some action today.
i wanna thank you for investing in yourself today + most importantly, 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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