RealPositiveGirl - Weekly Encouragement & Mental Health

Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Wednesday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Why You're Not Motivated

This week I want to give you tips on restoring some of the reasons why you are lacking motivation. This will range from not knowing what you want in life to avoiding doing anything because of possible negative outcomes.

We all lack motivation at some point in our lives, but sometimes it can be everlasting. And there will be times when motivation is not what we need to lean on, as we all have to do hard things during hard times just because. But learning how to reignite your own personal motivation to get it done or get it started can be so helpful.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• So I totally get why you would create rewards & prizes for yourself to help boost motivation when going after goals & dreams, but sometimes it can get a little out of control.
• And one of the reasons that people use rewards for getting stuff done is because it creates in the brain a link between pleasure & accomplishments. But I believe there can be a burnout experience in that if we aren’t careful.
• Plus there is also the issue with spending extra money that we don’t necessarily have. And some many argue that rewards don’t have to cost money, but I feel like ‘free’ rewards will only carry you so far & you’re still stuck in the end.
• I feel like 2 of the biggest problems are that you end up spending money on rewards that might push you into an uncomfortable financial place at some point because you are so driven to come up with awesome things that will push you to keep going or you can afford it & do a mix of free things & paid items, but you either run out of ideas, it becomes boring or the thing you are working towards becomes so hard that no reward is really pushing you to keep going.
• Now something I don’t think I made clear at the beginning is that I am speaking about CONSTANT rewards, not ones that are sprinkled in here & there.
• So today I’m not really going to give you a traditional list, like I normally do, but I am going to leave you with some advice on how to use rewards for motivation in the ways I think will assist you best in your goals.
• First, try to start out with no rewards. The beginning of any journey should be exciting on it’s own, so rewards shouldn’t be needed yet.
• Next, don’t use rewards constantly. If you get to a stage in your goal accomplishing where you need to start adding in rewards to spice it up a bit, do every few milestones, not every single one.
• Lastly, accept that giving yourself rewards isn’t going to always work & discipline is the key to accomplishing most things.

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Tuesday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Why You're Not Motivated

This week I want to give you tips on restoring some of the reasons why you are lacking motivation. This will range from not knowing what you want in life to avoiding doing anything because of possible negative outcomes.

We all lack motivation at some point in our lives, but sometimes it can be everlasting. And there will be times when motivation is not what we need to lean on, as we all have to do hard things during hard times just because. But learning how to reignite your own personal motivation to get it done or get it started can be so helpful.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• A lot of people like to rely on willpower to help them not do something or to keep doing something & couple that with motivation.
• But honestly willpower isn’t something you should rely on because it’s not reliable & it easily fades. I believe it could be helpful in addition to discipline, but for sure not alone.
• I feel like willpower is comparable to a caffeine rush or something else that is temporary & waning in the moment you need it most.
• I want to share with you some reasons why willpower is not it.
• Willpower is easily over estimated.
• Your self-control isn’t always in control.
• Self-defeating thoughts easily crush willpower.
• Today I want to share with you some alternatives to willpower that will work better:
• Alternative #1: Build Better Habits.
• Alternative #2: Letting Go of Perfection.
• Alternative #3: Accept Mistakes & Move Forward. Self Compassion.
• Alternative #4: Be Grateful For Willpower When It Comes

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Monday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Why You're Not Motivated

This week I want to give you tips on restoring some of the reasons why you are lacking motivation. This will range from not knowing what you want in life to avoiding doing anything because of possible negative outcomes.

We all lack motivation at some point in our lives, but sometimes it can be everlasting. And there will be times when motivation is not what we need to lean on, as we all have to do hard things during hard times just because. But learning how to reignite your own personal motivation to get it done or get it started can be so helpful.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• Sometimes this doesn’t seem like a big deal because you believe you will figure it out at some point, but it can definitely be something that can affect your motivation.
• But one of the reasons you may be struggling to have motivation is because you don’t know what you want & if you don’t know what you want, you can’t really be motivated to do anything because there is no clear path or plan for you to follow or use.
• It’s for sure a combo of not knowing & not having a plan. Because you can know what you want, but if you don’t have a plan to achieve it, you’re still at a loss.
• But I have found that if you know what you want & have fashioned a plan of attack, motivation will flow a bit easier.
• And I understand that it can be hard to figure out what you want or the path to take to get there, but that is what I’m going to share with you today.
• Today I am going to share with you a few tips on how to get closer to figuring out what you want in life.
• Tip #1: Get to Know Yourself Better
• Tip #2: Get Rid of Distractions
• Tip #3: Try Things Out for a Month
• Tip #4: Create Some Goals to Accomplish
• Tip #5: Seek the Wisdom of Others That Have Struggled Also

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Friday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Self Growth Tips

This week I am going to be chatting about some things we all can spend time working on that would attribute to our self growth.

Things like learning to be happy for others & nurturing relationships may seem like boring topics or things we don't really need to work on, but these things will really make a difference & help you strengthen your foundation for becoming your best self.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• What better way to round out the week than to encourage you to stop waiting for the perfect time to start something & just go for it.
• This is one of the best self growth tips I could ever give you because it opens the door to so many possibilities & opportunities.
• I was & still am sometimes, that person that will wait & procrastinate because I want everything to be perfect for me to go out on a limb & try to do something new, different & exciting. But that is really just you making an acceptable excuse & wasting your time.
• It’s important to realize that by putting all that pressure on yourself to be in the best place you possibly could before you jump into something could cause you to lose out on great opportunities, take time away from enjoying the actual end result or become so overly prepared that you want to back out or become too overwhelmed with the idea of following through.
• Now I can admit that there are certain things that MAY benefit from waiting till you are 1,000% ready & feel prepared, but even in those cases, spontaneity can still result in a positive outcome. Examples: having a child, moving to a new place or getting married.
• But I do think that people that struggle with perfectionism & even people that don’t can become obsessed with making sure everything is happening in the “right time” for them. And the question I have for you is, “How will you know if it’s the right time?”
• I’m sure so many people thought that 2020 was going to be the right time for so many things, but turns out that the world had different plans.
• So today I want to give you some tips on how to stop waiting for the perfect moment & just get started with whatever it is you’ve been putting off.
• Tip #1: Ask yourself if you’re using the ‘right time’ excuse in place of confronting any fears about the situation.
• Tip #2: Practice being more present in the moment & enjoying now.
• Tip #3: Understand there is no ‘right time’ because tomorrow isn’t promised.
• Tip #4: Prepare for small twists & turns to happen, but keep moving forward.

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Thursday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Self Growth Tips

This week I am going to be chatting about some things we all can spend time working on that would attribute to our self growth.

Things like learning to be happy for others & nurturing relationships may seem like boring topics or things we don't really need to work on, but these things will really make a difference & help you strengthen your foundation for becoming your best self.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• I think that taking the time to nurture your relationships is important self growth because it takes time, patience & dedication to stay connected to the people in your life. And it can be very easy to get so overwhelmed & consumed with what is going on in our own lives & the struggles we are personally dealing with.
• Even doing something as small as calling or texting someone on the regular will help to better those relationships & show that you care for the people in your life.
• Taking the time to check in on others is something so super simple, but can for sure be something we take for granted or think won’t be missed.
• This is especially true for people that deal with anxiety & find it hard to communicate with others.
• But making the time to connect with others will really help your relationships stay intact & continue to grow. The proof in this are those relationships that you can not talk for many months & then be able to easily pick back up again because you spent the time nurturing it previously & still have mini check-ins here & there.
• And relationships are super important because no one wants to do life alone. It’s nice to have people around to celebrate your wins & help you through your struggles. It can also be a learning opportunity because as I have mentioned before, everyone is different & can benefit from the others’ knowledge & experiences.
• Bonding with others, sharing life with others & having someone that’s got your back is a great feeling & something to be super grateful for.
• But today I want to share with you some tips on how to nurture both friendships & romantic relationships.
• TIp #1: Embrace Vulnerability
• Tip #2: Be A Regular
• Tip #3: Be Open to Feedback
• Tip #4: Build Trust
• Tip #5: Set & Respect Boundaries

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Wednesday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Self Growth Tips

This week I am going to be chatting about some things we all can spend time working on that would attribute to our self growth.

Things like learning to be happy for others & nurturing relationships may seem like boring topics or things we don't really need to work on, but these things will really make a difference & help you strengthen your foundation for becoming your best self.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• I knew I had to include this in my list of self growth episodes because it’s something that so many people struggle with, including myself.
• It’s also super easy to become what everyone around you wants & needs & not serve yourself at all. You don’t want to wake up one day & not know who you are.
• The biggest point I want to make about being yourself is that God made you a certain way & by you not indulging in that & trying to auto-correct it somehow by shadowing someone else, you are not only disrespecting God but yourself, too.
• And one of the biggest reasons you may struggle with this is because you are a people pleaser & lack self-love. You have the desire to be loved & think the best way to obtain that is to getting by making others happy.
• But the thing that really shakes me out of this mindset the best is thinking about how the people we are trying to please aren’t out here pretending (as far as we know) & they are just being themselves. And yet, we are doing everything to hide who we are & morph into something for someone else to get that same kind of love & acceptance.
• But why didn’t we just use them as an example of what to do & be to get that love? We are taking the hard way around on this.
• And why must we have the mindset that we need to be what someone else wants when we were all created to be someone special & an individual in our own right. We were all made to be different because being the same isn’t helpful to on another & I’m sure it would be boring.
• So today I want to give you 5 tips on how to be more yourself & stop giving into what the world wants you to be.
• Tip #1: Acknowledge the Fears You Have About Being Yourself
• Tip #2: Stop With the Negative Self Talk
• Tip #3: Celebrate Your Strengths & What Makes You Different
• Tip #4: Practice Vulnerability
• Tip #5: Know You Can’t Please Everyone

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Tuesday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Self Growth Tips

This week I am going to be chatting about some things we all can spend time working on that would attribute to our self growth.

Things like learning to be happy for others & nurturing relationships may seem like boring topics or things we don't really need to work on, but these things will really make a difference & help you strengthen your foundation for becoming your best self.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• Forgiveness is tough. Letting things go is tough, too. It’s because we don’t want people to think we are just forgetting what happened & it’s ok to walk all over us. At least that’s the strong feelings I get everytime I have to forgive someone.
• But forgiveness is not about forgetting or letting anything go as unimportant or as if it didn’t happen. It’s the act of letting go of the anger & pain that is associated with whatever happened & moving forward without dragging that luggage along with you.
• It’s also the act of letting go of resentment & any thoughts you may have had of retaliating against the other person. And it’s to benefit you, not the other person, who may not change their ways, and that’s something you have to be willing to accept.
• And just know that if you struggle with forgiving others, know that’s ok. It’s not an easy thing, even if someone else makes it seem super simple.
• But I also mention that the act of forgiveness can lead you to you understanding more about why the person did what they did, if you take that route. It’s not an easy one to go, but it could really help with your own process of forgiveness & letting it go.
• And before we get into the tips portion of this episode, let me share with you some benefits of forgiveness: better mental health, less stress/anxiety/hostilty, & healthier relationships.
• Today I want to share with you 5 thoughts on forgiveness, how to do it & why it’s important.
• Thought #1: Holding grudges sucks. (you drag that bitterness luggage around, you live in the past & don’t enjoy the future & damage relationships)
• Thought #2: Stop Being a Victim. (Don’t let the offender’s actions have control over you)
• Thought #3: Practice Empathy. (Try to understand why they did it & if you can make sense of the mistake or their shortcomings)
• Thought #4: Work Through Your Emotions. (this takes time)
• Thought #5: Truly Let It Go (this will look like accepting what happened but not denying it occurred, focusing on the present & not letting the past rule your life & the willingness to move forward) 

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Monday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Self Growth Tips

This week I am going to be chatting about some things we all can spend time working on that would attribute to our self growth.

Things like learning to be happy for others & nurturing relationships may seem like boring topics or things we don't really need to work on, but these things will really make a difference & help you strengthen your foundation for becoming your best self.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• For sure learning to be happy for others is a MAJOR piece of self growth, especially when you are miserable with everything going on around you & in your life.
• Learning to be happy for others is one of those things that will give you a stronger mindset & free you from indulging in your insecurities as much as you would feeling envious & spiteful.
• But we can all admit that when things are going great for us, it’s so much easier to celebrate what’s going on for those around us, because we are already happy. But when we are having a hard time in our lives, we don’t want to be happy for others because we may feel it’s unfair, it’s hard to see past our own negative feelings or it just points out how well someone else is doing & how much we aren’t. It can also be against what we think we should do, if competing to have the best life is something we are always gunning for.
• But I’m here to tell you that it is possible to be happy for someone else while also navigating whatever tough situations you may be going through.
• And something that will really help with this is changing your perspective of how to feel & what celebrating someone else’s wins can teach you. Because wouldn’t you want someone else to still celebrate with you when you are doing well, despite what’s going on in their life? 
• Today I’m going to share with you 5 tips on how to be happy for others, even when you are struggling to be happy with yourself.
• Tip #1: See Their Wins as an Inspiration
• Tip #2: Practice Being Mindful. (Be in the present, don’t dwell on the past & leave the future to when it needs to be addressed.)
• Tip #3: Change the Way You Speak to Yourself
• Tip #4: Stop Comparing Yourself to Someone Else’s Season
• Tip #5: Accept Your Feelings & Move Forward with a Plan of Action

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

Thank you again for listening & I hope this episode was helpful.

Come visit me on my Instagram page @realpositivegirlpodcast or @sabrinajoyperozzo to say hi!

Have any questions, comments or feedback?  Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website: www.sabrinajoy.com

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Friday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Mentally Healthy During the Holidays

This week I am going to be chatting about some specific topics that can help you feel more mentally healthy during this holiday season.

The holiday season is the time where people will feel more alone, depressed & anxious than normal with the overwhelming amount of events, family functions & presumed obligations. I'm here to share some suggestions on how to navigate enjoying the season, budgeting, setting boundaries, ect.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• Let’s round out the week by talking about the best way to heal overall. Acknowledging how you feel about whatever is going on & learning from those emotions.
• Taking the time to acknowledge that you are feeling a certain way is the first step to healing the parts of your mind & heart that are affected by those emotions & help you figure out how you got there & what you need to do next to understand why & move on.
• And I will speak on how to learn from your feelings here shortly, but I wanted to really highlight acknowledging feelings first because it’s important to understand if you don’t have the courage & strength first to own up to those feelings & admit to having them, you won’t get very far.
• You have to be honest with yourself first or no healing will take place.
• Taking the time to reflect on how you are feeling, what may have triggered those feelings & what you should do about it next is important, as well.
• Reflection is a task that may seem boring & unnecessary, but it’s very important to get to the root of how you’re feeling, not just surface level.
• Today I want give you 4 tips on how to acknowledge & learn from your feelings:
• Tip #1: Be honest with yourself, at least. Don’t cover it up.
• Tip #2: Seek out triggers & reasons for why you may be feeling this way. What path brought you to where you are?
• Tip #3: Figure out if you can learn to react differently in the future that would serve you better.
• Tip #4: Don’t try to speed through healing. Take your time.

Please share this podcast with anyone that may need this encouragement!

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Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Thursday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Mentally Healthy During the Holidays

This week I am going to be chatting about some specific topics that can help you feel more mentally healthy during this holiday season.

The holiday season is the time where people will feel more alone, depressed & anxious than normal with the overwhelming amount of events, family functions & presumed obligations. I'm here to share some suggestions on how to navigate enjoying the season, budgeting, setting boundaries, ect.

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• So let me preface this with saying the opposite of what I’m going to talk about. It is ok to be alone, to have some time to yourself, to take some time away from people when you need to have those breaks & reprieves. 
• And if this is a decision you decide to make, don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about it because if it’s something you need, then fulfill that need.
• Sometimes it’s ok to sit in your sadness, be alone & really feel those feelings. It can also give you a chance to explore why you are feeling this way & what you need to do next to recover from that state of mind.
• But it’s when you start doing this all the time, no longer making time to be with others & stop engaging with your friends & family is when it becomes trouble.
• Purposely isolating yourself, despite what the issues you are struggling with, avoiding or trying to muddle through, isolation shouldn’t always be the answer or choice.
• A lot of times when people are feeling sad, depressed, or even lonely, as strange as it sounds, they tend to not feel motivated to leave their home or just really desire to stay home by themselves.
• And the reasons for wanting to isolate aren’t only due to sadness or depression, but also could be due to feeling unworthy of spending time with others, a burden to others or just unsure how to really connect with other people.
• Negative thoughts & low self-esteem can also really be a factor here.
• And sometimes it’s the negative thoughts that start the process of thinking we need to isolate ourselves because of our low self-esteem & sense of worth.
• But I’m here to tell you that those negative thoughts need to be recognized as lies rooted in fear, self-doubt & low self-esteem. Obviously if you sit in those feeling long enough, it will prevent you from engaging, participating or pursuing anything of meaning or desire.
• This can lead to isolation because you don’t believe you are worthy of anyone else’s time. 
• But you need to fight back on these negative thoughts & flip the script by telling yourself the opposite. Give yourself positive encouragement & acknowledge how worthy you are & how much others appreciate you, too, & your presence.
• Here are some quick tips to stop isolating so much:
• Tip #1: Admit to Others You Are Isolating Yourself.
• Tip #2: Step Out & Do Something That Might Seem Hard & Uncomfortable.
• Tip #3: Ask Someone You Trust to Help

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