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Hey everyone welcome back to podcast and chill. I'm Gwen
And I'm Leo.
Have you ever woken up and thought wow I could be way cooler than this?
Every morning Gwen, every single morning.
And what do you do about it?
Honestly nothing. I just scroll through social media and check out people who seem to have their life together.
Ah yes, the classic Doom scrolling guaranteed to make you feel worse about yourself.
All right cut it out and get to the point.
Fine fine. Today we're talking about how to level up and become your dream self.
Are you about to drop some magical spell on me?
Well I wish, but becoming your dream person isn't Magic. It's about choices.
So no magic, no shortcuts?
Nope, just real doable steps. You know, small daily habits pave the way to success.
So if I eat pizza every day I become what?
A very happy person, but not necessarily your best self.
Dang. So how can I become the best version of myself?
Let's figure this out together.
So what's the first step?
Step one, defining your dream self. Sounds simple right?
Not really. If your goal is just cool, that's way too vague.
That's right. What even counts as cool? We need specifics.
For real. Does cool mean being confident, successful, or just knowing how to dance without looking like a glitching robot?
Yep. You got to pin down what your dream version actually looks like.
What job do they have? How do they act? What habits do they stick to?
Right, those kinds of questions get you on track.
And writing things down helps. A 2007 study by Gail Matthews found that people who jot down their goals are way more likely to achieve them.
I guess my goals being random thoughts in the shower isn't enough.
Nope. So grab a notebook or your phone and jot down the qualities you want to develop
and be honest. You're designing the best version of you, not just copying some influencer.
So let's start with things you can control, like improving communic skills or dressing better.
All right, so we've got our Dream self in mind. Now let's talk about how to get there. Do I wake up tomorrow and just become that person?
I hate to break it to you, but no. Change doesn't happen overnight. It happens through small daily habits
like waking up at 5:00 a.m., running 10 miles, meditating, journaling, learning a new language, and cooking a healthy breakfast.
That's ambitious, but also unrealistic if you're starting from zero. Pick one habit and build from there.
Okay, so maybe just waking up on time.
Great start. Or try writing a journal entry. Even one sentence a day helps with self-awareness.
What if my sentence is just I am tired?
Then maybe your first habit should be going to bed earlier.
Fair enough. What else?
Exercise. Even 10 minutes a day improves energy and confidence.
So I just need tiny changes?
Yep. Like James Clear says in atomic habits, consistency beats intensity.
So guys, don't stress out about being perfect. Just aim to be better than yesterday.
One small step today, another tomorrow, you'll be your dream self before you know it.
All right, so I've kept up with my daily habits, but what if I still don't feel like my dream person? Like what if I'm just just putting on an act?
What do you mean?
For example, confidence. How do I build up confidence? Because honestly, I feel like people are just born with it.
Nope. Confidence isn't something you come into the world with. It's something you work on. The more you put yourself out there, the more confident you become.
So if I awkwardly go up to 100 strangers and introduce myself, I'll eventually stop being awkward?
Pretty much. The repeated action method is actually used in behavioral therapy to help people get over anxiety and phobias.
Really?
Yep. Dr. Joseph walp, a Pioneer in behavioral therapy, came up with a type of treatment that showed facing your fears bit by bit helps bring down anxiety over time.
Oh, that's interesting. So what's step one in boosting confidence?
Start small. Take on something new. Say yes to an opportunity or do something that pushes you out of your comfort zone
like ordering food without freaking out.
Why not? Or speaking up in a meeting, going up to someone new and introducing yourself, or putting out that project you've been scared to share.
But what if I mess up?
Then you learn from it and try again. Every successful person had a first awkward moment. You get confidence by doing, not by waiting.
That would set me back a lot because I have so many weaknesses.
Dwelling on your weaknesses is a waste of energy. You'll get ahead much faster by building on what you're already good at.
So just brush off my flaws and pretend they don't exist?
Not exactly. Just stop letting them hold you back. Instead ask, what am I already good at and how can I make the most of it?
Huh. Well, I'm good at talking, like really good.
