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Trust is a hard thing. It's difficult for some people to trust those closest to them, even without any fault to their name. I can see how it would feel even more difficult to trust a big God with control over everything. But it doesn't have to be difficult if we have a relationship with God & know He is trustworthy.Don't get me wrong, even people that KNOW God, know His character, and know He only wants to help us can struggle to trust Him in some areas of their lives.We get caught up in fear & worry that He doesn't know what we want, what we need & what WE think is best. But He does. He knows all these things & more that we don't know & can't know right now. I'm going to give you some tips on how to trust God with everything in your life, but before that, I want you to know WHY it's important to trust Him with everything.God Knows Everything & Has Perfect WisdomIsaiah 40:28, “Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.”God is the Most Faithful 2 Timothy 2:13, “If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.”God Loves You the Most1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”Here are my 4 tips on How to Trust God With Everything in Our Lives:Know Who God Is Know His character. Cultivate a relationship with Him. Understand how faithful He is, and how much He loves us.Psalm 9:10, “Those who know your names trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.”Reflect On His Faithfulness Remind yourself when He was there to protect you, to help you & to give you guidance & understanding. Even if you didn't attribute it to God back then but KNOW it WAS Him.2 Thessalonians 3:3, “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”Become More Patient In His Timing God plans things better than we ever could.  He knows better than us.Ecclesiastes 3:11, “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.”Do What God & the Bible Tells You to Do Spend time in the Word to know all the things God wanted us to know & hold close to our hearts, then OBEY the principles & way of life it tells you to do.When God tells you to do something, despite how out of place it may sound to YOU, do it. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

It sounds good to be in control, right? You are making sure everything is going well around you, doing your best to help others be their best and making sure you are controlling yourself, too.Plus, people talk about how important it is to have self-control, so control MUST be a good thing. Right?It's really not and believing you can control everything around you is a fallacy.Yes, it's important to control ourselves, like our attitudes, actions & behaviors, but that's it. We LITERALLY cannot control anything else but ourselves. And even the plans we make for ourselves, we can't control if those things work out because it's something outside of ourselves.But we THINK we CAN control everything around us and that gets us in trouble.We can be troubled emotionally and sometimes financially and with others.You push and push and push for things to happen that you want or believe should happen but don't realize it's much easier to rely on God to manage things. But you're worried God doesn't know what you want (He does) and that it won't happen when you want it if you leave it to Him (it might not but only because He knows the best timing), and if you DO leave it to Him, you won't get the credit.Here are 5 reasons why we need to let go of all ideas of control and surrender our lives to God:We Don't Know EverythingThe understanding we have about the world is VERY limited. We don't know as much as we think we know. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Feeling Anxious & Worried Isn't FunWouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to worry anymore? That's what can happen (for the most part) if we allow God to handle everything in our lives. 1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”We Should Be Trusting God With EverythingHe is our Heavenly Father and we should trust Him like He is. Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”It's Never Us AnywayEverything that happens in life is because of God. We think it's in our own abilities, but it's not. And the sooner we recognize this, the easier it will be to surrender everything to God and no longer feel the need to try to control everything.Proverbs 16:9, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”God Knows Everything & Controls EverythingDespite what you might think, He's got all the control. We think we have control because God allows us free will to either make the choice to surrender to Him in faith & trust, or to get in our own ways and struggle a bit more. Jeremiah 29:11, “'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

I know I'm not the only one that has ever felt less than or not as great in what I do or that I don't matter. And that's why I am doing this episode today.Yet another perfect moment of God telling me what I should talk about while driving home today. And it all came about on a verse I had read earlier in the day that really hit me.1 Corinthians 12:14-22, “Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear says, “I am not part of the body because I am not an eye,” would that make it any less a part of the body? If the whole body were an eye, how would you hear? Or if your whole body were an ear, how would you smell anything? But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body. The eye can never say to the hand, “I don't need you.” The head can't say to the feet, “I don't need you.” In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary.”I read it and started thinking about how so many of us need to hear this and understand why it's bad to exclude others and how important each one of us is to God and to the community & activities He put us in.We REALLY matter. We just need to believe this truth & trust that no matter how low we feel when measured up to others, who we are and what we do matters to the One that matters most.Let me tell you how this is true.Here are 5 big ways that God shows us how really important we are to Him:He Created UsGenesis 1:27, “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”He Blessed Us With Talents & Giftings to Share With Others1 Corinthians 12: 7, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.”He Sent His Son to Save UsGod made the ultimate sacrifice to bind us to Him forever.1 John 4:9-10, “God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love-not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”2 Corinthians 5:21, “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.”He's Always There When We Need HimPrayer is the key here. He is only a prayer away.Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”He Tells Us He Loves Us All the TimeJeremiah 31:3, “Long ago the Lord said to Israel: ‘I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.'”Isaiah 41:10, “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com

We have the opportunity to be impactful everywhere we go.The Bible puts a big emphasis on being a positive example to others, as we are all called to be a light in the world to draw as many people as possible to Christ. As Christ-followers, we must live a life that reflects who He is, meaning His character & His love. We must live in a way that reflects who God is, and the teachings of His word, demonstrate integrity & love to others, and lead with righteousness in our actions & reactions with others. It should be our goal to imitate Christ in everything we do.You might want a partner who has strong faith & dependence on God but lack that in yourself. You may want more people to be kind & compassionate to you, but are you TRULY giving that to others? Maybe you want certain people to spend more time with you, but if you aren't making an effort to be with them first, you aren't giving what you're asking for.The best thing we can do is continue to cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ, to better understand what He's calling us to do & better know His character that we are working to reflect every day.Here are 5 tips of How to Be a Better Reflection of Christ & Positive Influence On Others:Live According to God's Word Make sure your life & everything you do is aligned with God's will for you.James 1:22, “But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”Serve Others with Humility Doing as Christ did, serve others with selflessness & humility while finding ways to use the talents & gifts God has blessed you with to help & uplift others.Matthew 23:11-12, “The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”Develop & Exhibit the Fruits of the Spirit Allow the Holy Spirit to fill you with: Love, Joy, Peace Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control.Galatians 5:22-23Be Authentic & Genuine in Everything You Do Ephesians 4:23-25, “Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies, Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.”Lead Others to Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20, “So we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, ‘Come back to God!'”Matthew 28:19-20, “'Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. An be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

I want to share some questions with you today on what to consider when evaluating your current friendships and moving into new ones. But first, please know that I am NOT saying we cannot be friends with people that aren't at the same spiritual level or maturity that we are or even people that don't know God yet. It's more a matter of who you allow to INFLUENCE you in life. And often, the people we spend the most time with happen to influence who we are & how we live our lives quite a lot.But even Jesus spent time with some unsavory people who later called Him master. But the biggest thing we need to remember with Jesus is He was STILL able to have an unwavering commitment to righteousness & NEVER compromised His own values or committed a sin. Jesus had a steady focus on what He was here to do & not get caught-up, but we as fallen people cannot match that level or righteousness. We surrender our lives to God every single day to more and more mirror the image of Christ, but we still suffer from downfalls. So we have to be more careful than Jesus needed to be.Luke 5:31-32, “Jesus answered them, ‘Healthy people don't need a doctor-sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.'”Here are 5 Questions I would ask myself when reviewing my current & future friendships to determine how viable they are:Are Your Friends a Reflection on Who You Are Working to Be? Are your friends similarly working daily to adopt the attitude of Christ?Proverbs 13:20, “ Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.”Do Your Friends Challenge & Support You? Are you able to be yourself around them?Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”Do Your Friends Live to Please the World or God? Who are they trying to impress?Romans 12:2, “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”Are Your Friend Respectful of Your Values & Beliefs? Even if there is a difference of opinion (Christian or not), is respect still present there?Colossians 3:16-17, “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father."Are Your Friends People God Wants You to Have in Your Life? Have you prayed about it? 2 Corinthians 6:17, “Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord. Don't touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.”2 Cor 6:17 (GW), "The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I recently read a definition for repentance: “a change of mind; a turning from sin, accompanied by a turning to God”Matthew 18:3, “The he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.”The point of repenting is to admit to something you know you shouldn't have done or been involved in, ask God for forgiveness & return back to Him. But we sometimes forget about the ‘return to Him' part & just take His forgiveness for granted & believe it will all be fine because we repented.There needs to be GENUINE repentance & humbling from us for it to mean something. 2 Chronicles 7:14, “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”But it can feel difficult to get from under sinful behavior because our heart for God is fighting the desire to be like the world & fit in with all their foolishness. 1 John 2:15-16, “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.” Here are my 4 tips on how to resist temptation less: Pray About EverythingThere is nothing too small you could pray about. And if you pray about EVERYTHING, you will pray about this thing you are tempted to do & probably end up not doing it.James 1:5, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”Read the Bible DailySpend time in His word. Really read it & study it to truly understand the context, the nuances & the specific message being given.Psalm 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”Don't Compromise YourselfIf you're in the vicinity of where temptation and sin are about to go down, you gotta leave.1 Corinthians 10:13, “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”Ask Yourself, “Is this Christ-like behavior?”Honestly ask yourself if what you are about to do is something Jesus would participate in. And allow the Holy Spirit, which you receive when accepting Jesus into your heart, to guide you in what you do.Galatians 5:16, “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves.”Romans 12:2, “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:God wants us to surrender our lives to Him & ask for His help.But, we often live to impress the world instead of honoring the Father of Everything.Galatians 1:10, “Obviously, I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.”We think everything needs to be perfectly planned & ready to go before we can take that next step. Matthew 11:28-30, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.'”But we don't. God is the only one that loves completely unconditionally. He wants us to come to Him, battered & broken, willing to surrender it all to HimRomans 5:8, “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”Here are 5 tips I have for you to no longer allow the need to be perfect or ready get in your way of taking the next step:Stand Up to Your Insecurities2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So not I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”God's strength is seen through our vulnerabilities. Practice Giving Grace & Forgiveness to Yourself & OthersGod calls us to forgive others & extend grace, just as He did and does every single day. Ephesians 4:32, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”See Your Life as a Way to Serve God & OthersGive your life to God so He can use your life to save someone else. Galatians 6:9-10, “So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.”Trust God, as You Have With Other ThingsIf you're still stuck on how to trust Him, just ASK Him to help you trust Him.God has done SO MUCH for you already, so why not trust Him now? Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.”Spend TONS of Time in PrayerPrayer doesn't need to ONLY be reserved for quiet time/devotional time. You can pray any time you want. Philippians 4:6-7, “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I know it's important to be confident in who we are & to believe in ourselves, but we cannot rely on ourselves more than we rely on God because He needs to be first in our lives.Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”When we believe WE are all we need, we isolate ourselves from everyone else and from God. You might feel like it doesn't matter because you FEEL like He hasn't come through for you, but you're probably wrong on that, too. God comes through for all of us, even when we don't ask because he's a loving God. But we often struggle to realize this because what we are BLESSED with doesn't always look like what we hoped for. And that's for the better.How many times have other people let you down? How many times have you let yourself down?God won't let you down. The only reason you might THINK he will is when you have expectations of something that doesn't end up happening. But that's not his fault. What you wanted just happened to not align with His will and you didn't have the faith & trust in God to believe He will ALWAYS have your best interests in mind.Here are 5 reasons you should only rely on God:God Never Changes God will ALWAYS be there for you. He is steadfast in character & promises, despite how we might be acting up & allowing our circumstances to dictate our thoughts & actions.Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?”Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” NLTWe Can Do Nothing Significant Without God God is everything for us in life. He is the one and only source and without Him, we could do nothing of significance. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”He Provides Protection & Guidance He is the one you can call in times of trouble that will ALWAYS answer the call. Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”He's the Perspective We Need We can't get caught up in believing we can be self-sufficient without God because it's not true. We need Him more than we think.  When we rely on God, we keep the perspective on what's more important: Him. Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”It Creates Relationship with Him The more we rely on God & trust Him to handle things, the deeper our relationship with Him gets. We need to surrender DAILY to Him everything in our world. Psalm 55:22, “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”1 Peter 5:7, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Beyond the fear of the unknown, getting emotionally attached & wanting validation and sympathy from others I experienced, there are several other reasons people will hold onto their pain.Needing a sense of control is a common one. When you hang onto your pain, you feel more in control of your life & use it to feel significant, or even choose to define yourself by your pain.Another common reason is believing you need to be punished or reminded of your pain on a regular basis, so you hold onto it until you believe your sentence is over.Something I know a lot of people don't even consider is holding onto their pain for lack of coping mechanisms. When you don't know how to release the pain & find a way new way to process what's going on, you WILL continue to cling to your pain. The most common reason is unresolved trauma. We haven't taken the time to really understand what we are feeling, what it is leading us to do & think about, and what needs to happen next to move forward.Romans 8:18, "Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later."5 reasons we should no longer hold onto pain in our lives:Improved Relationships If there is bitterness, resentment or lack of trust in current relationships, letting go of your pain can alleviate some of these current things. Psalm 147:3, “He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”Increased Resilience You can't bounce back very well from problems & struggles if you're still carrying around pain from other experiences.Psalm 34:17-18: "The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed."Personal Growth When you keep hold of your pain, you hold yourself back in the past. You can't move forward being so hyper-focused on what happened in the past.Matthew 11:28-30: "Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.'"Being Open to New Things Holding onto our pain is similar to having a fixed mindset. You narrow your view in life, thus missing out on opportunities.Philippians 4:6-7: "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."It Only Hinders Us, Never Helps Us Clutching tight to your pain will NOT gain you anything. It will just get in your way & cause you more trouble. Let it go, please.John 14:27: "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:The timing of our lives often doesn't go as we planned. We make plans, create strategies and feel in control of how our lives are gonna go, but often it turns out differently. On the other hand, sometimes our lives turn out exactly as we planned them, but it took more struggle & push to get there and we realize that it wasn't really worth it. We aren't as happy as we thought we would be. Regardless, it all boils down to the desire to be in control of the timing of our lives.We can't TRULY be in control of when everything happens. It might FEEL like you can because it has happened in the past, but it's because the Lord allowed it. We often don't trust the timing of our lives when anxiety is in play. The desire for control can develop from traumatic events, negative experiences, or even just moments that impacted how others felt about us or how we feel about ourselves. Here are 5 reasons you should trust the timing of your life & no longer try to force things to happen:You'll Minimize Stress & Anxiety Jesus tells us to not be anxious about anything and to seek the Lord in everything & remember Matthew 6:34, “So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.” (read the entire section of Matthew 6:25-34 for a full breakdown)You'll Enjoy Living in the Present Moment More We mustn't disregard what is happening right now for what we want to happen in the future. Right now, these are the moments that lead to those future things and we MUST enjoy them. We MUST live today for today and tomorrow for tomorrow. We HAVE to live life fully, which means taking each day as a gift as we work towards more in the future.Philippians 4:11-13, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.”God's Timing & Plan For Our Lives is Perfect God knows what is best for us. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”Patience & Perseverance Are Incredible Skills Everything we go through shapes our character and helps us become the person we're meant to be.Romans 5:3-4, “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.”There is a Season for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”Ecclesiastes 3:11-12, “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Do you find yourself taking action on things you say you're going to do? Or are you more likely to say you'll do something but actually will cower in fear or hide out from it until you're forced to deal with it or the possibility disappears entirely?I ask this question because oftentimes we think it's enough to just think about doing something, even when there are plans involved, and believe it's going to happen. Somehow. But it won't. It's because you didn't put any action into your plan.James 2:17, “So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.”Even when we rely on God to lead us in our lives, we still need to do our due diligence in moving forward with actions and know that God will guide our course. If you get nothing else from this episode, I hope you at least walk away knowing that one of the best ways to overcome the paralysis of not taking action is to have faith. Have faith that God is ALWAYS there for you and have faith that whatever you are putting off isn't going to be world-ending. The outcome might really suck and lead to setbacks & struggle, but there is ALWAYS something to learn from those experiences. Today I want to share with you some ways to start taking action if you feel like you're stuck hiding. Define Your IntentionsGet clarity in what you want to do & understanding of what it will take to get there.Make sure what you want to do aligns with who you are & what you want in the future.Address Your FearsBe honest about what is actually going on.Ask yourself what it would mean to experience all those fears & deal with the worst-case scenario.Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Manage What's Getting in the WayIdentify what else is in the way (people, job, money, ability, understanding, availability, approval)Dive deeper into problem-solving the obstacle & ask for help.Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”Evaluate & Manage the ExpectationsIf there are expectations from others, make sure everything is explicit and align with your capabilities (skill set, time, money).If you have expectations for yourself, make sure what you want to do is for the RIGHT reasons & not too heavily influenced by someone else. Create a Plan with AccountabilityKnow the general path of where you're going before you jump in. Create milestones to celebrate along the way.  Make sure your plan aligns with a reasonable timeline & available resources.Find someone you can depend on to check in on you & make sure you're still moving forward. Proverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Do you have the right perspective? The reason I ask you this question is to challenge you to really think about the answer. Do you believe the perspective you own for each experience & situation that comes up is the right one?Of course, everyone will probably believe they have the right perspective because it's THEIR perspective. Most of the time we are all very biased toward what we know, what we've experienced, and what we believe to be true. Have you ever thought about how you may be hesitant to see a situation or a person from an alternative perspective because it means the reason or outcome of the situation no longer falls in your favor? You don't want to admit you're wrong. You don't want to put the effort in to see how your actions might have affected someone else in a way you didn't consider prior to taking action. You don't want to be uncomfortable and seeing it from another view usually causes us to step outside of our comfort zones.And why is it important to determine if your perspective is right or not? That's what we are going to get into today.I'm also going to share the importance of aligning your perspective with God's truth and will.The Right Perspective for Problem SolvingProverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”When we broaden our perspective, we are able to see other options & possibilities for how to solve our problems.The Right Perspective for ResiliencePhilippians 4:8, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”Having the ability to bounce back from setbacks and struggles is a top skill. And we can adopt this mindset & skill a lot easier when we allow ourselves to be in the right perspective.The Right Perspective for Being More Flexible & AdaptableProverbs 16:3, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”Often times we need to go with the flow, but we struggle with this because we are so set in our ways.The Right Perspective for Improving GratitudeWhen this perspective is on point, we encourage gratitude in ourselves. We don't allow all the hard things to blind us from all the fantastic things that often outweigh the hard things.The Right Perspective for Personal Growth & Self-ImprovementRomans 12:2, “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”The right perspective will allow you to see where you're flourishing and where you need to put the work in. Shifting your perspective will give you more truth about what's truly going on in your life, thereby identifying what needs to change.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:We often will consider our own excuses to be reasons because we don't want to admit that we aren't doing what we should be or that a mistake has been made. But honestly, it doesn't matter what you decided to tell yourself to mask the truth, it's still an excuse you are trying to pass off as a reason to avoid something you need to just find the courage to face. In the book of Joshua, God is raising up Joshua to take the lead, now that Moses has died. And God is telling him several times to not be afraid, to believe that God has led him to this point & has his back. God also reminds him to follow in the ways Moses taught him because these are instructions God gave to Moses. Basically, do what God tells you to do & everything will turn out as it should.Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”If you stay still too long, you might lack the experience & abilities needed to move onto that next season, the next level in life you're supposed to ascend to. God is going to be there to help you with everything, but you STILL have to do the work.Proverbs 13:4, “The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.”Desire to have something will only get you as far as your mind can take you. But that's not enough to make it happen. You have to take action.Here are your top 5 reasons that are actually excuses for why you're not seeking any personal growth:Blaming External CircumstancesIt's common to blame the environment you grew up in or the environment you're currently in for why you're not pursuing personal growth.We also can blame other people in our life that we claim are getting in our way of seeking personal growth.Lack of MotivationInstead of developing discipline we often lean on motivation to always be there to pick us up & keep us going.Past FailuresIt's reliving the pain that happened in the past & allowing those experiences to prevent us from trying again, whether it's the same thing or something new.Fear of JudgementIt's fear of judgment, other people's opinions, and being rejected that prevent people from working on themselves because they are so wrapped up in worry & anxiety of the worst-case scenario happening.Proverbs 29:25, “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.”Galatians 1:10, “Obviously, I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.”Lack of AwarenessSome people really aren't aware that they should be working on themselves to become their best selves.Or they aren't sure WHAT to work on.We should try to be working on something we know will benefit us. Just because there isn't anything that is broken doesn't mean there isn't anything that couldn't use a tune-up.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Gratitude is helpful on several levels. It can help strengthen relationships, help reduce stress, healthier physical body because you might end up lowering your blood pressure, fostering stronger resilience, and having a more positive mindset. But the thing I love the most about gratitude is how it magnifies our Lord and Savior in everything He does for us.Psalm 9:1, “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.”Also, the opportunity to thank God for anything & everything is always there. So if it's easier to show gratitude by thanking someone, thank Him. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”And when we show gratefulness, we need not forget all the hard stuff, and the lessons we learned, too. Another verse says, James 1:2-4, “My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance. And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.”When we give God all the glory, we stir up our own hearts to have stronger, deeper trust, belief & faith in Him, as well as honor Him in how He takes care of us & how He can take care of others, if they give their heart to Him.When we practice gratitude, we remind ourselves that NOT everything in life is bad.  Here are the 5 tips I would use when needing to know How to Become More Grateful for Everything:Become More Mindful with Awe & WonderPractice mindfulness by being present as much as possible.Experience the awe & wonder of everything around you. Practice Forgiveness & AcceptanceStop holding onto painful feelings & experiences for the sake of holding it against someone. Become more accepting of unexpected situations. Give Back to OthersSpend some time giving back to others, which will help you reflect on how blessed your own life is.Comfort Negative Thoughts with GratitudeIt's healthy to express how you feel. Express how you feel & couple it with something positive that you're grateful for. Keep a Log of Your GratitudeIt could be a journal or the notes app on your phone but have a place you can write down what you are grateful for.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:“To magnify something is NOT to make it bigger. Magnification doesn't change the size of the object. Magnification is the process whereby you get your perspective of what was there all along.” -Steven FurtickPastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church goes on to say that we aren't trying to make God bigger when we magnify Him, we are trying to become more focused on Him.I see it as digging deeper, going below the surface level, and getting up close & personal with God.What are we putting all our focus on in our lives? Psalm 34:3, “Come, let us tell of the Lord's greatness, let us exalt his name together.” (NLT)I believe the Bible teaches us that if we put our primary focus on God, He WILL lead us in the way we need to go. He will help us focus on what's most important.I want you to think about what your primary focus is in life right now.Really think about it & when you come up with your answers, dig a little deeper to determine if that's what you WANT your focus to be or if you want/need it to be something else.The importance of knowing what you focus on most, what you are magnifying in your life is to examine what's top priority & whether or not it should be. Will whatever is number 1 get you to where you need to go? Is it actually worth your time?Here is the list of 5 questions I would ask myself when determining if I am focusing on the right things in life right now:What Are My Goals Right Now? Have I Made Any Recent Progress?Do your actions or lack of actions are align with your values?Matthew 6:33, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”Are you making progress toward things that matter most to you?What Am I Doing Every Day & How Important Are These Things?Determine if anything you're spending time on is actually important to you.Colossians 3:23, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”When Was the Last Time I Reflected On How My Life is Going?Have you spent time reflecting with God? Tell Him about everything and ask what He thinks.Romans 12:2, “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”Who Am I Spending Most of My Time With? Are These People That Provide Support & Inspiration?Do you need to find a better group of people to spend time with?Are you lacking people that support & inspire you in your life?Have I Been Taking Care of My Mind, My Body & My Emotions?I encourage you to make time for prayer & studying the Bible. Knowing the Word allows you to be ready with scripture when the devil tries to be tricky.Are you taking on too much?How is your physical health right now? Do you find yourself reacting more than responding to situations?Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Making the decision to accept & tolerate someone you don't care for is really a grown-up decision to make. It's real maturity to just put aside your feelings and any past experiences you've had with them and ALLOW the relationship to be better. Because it CAN get better. If we allow people to change and be different than they have in the past, then the relationship can get better and everyone can have a better experience.I believe one of the biggest issues we have when dealing with people we don't like is holding past offenses against them without any end in sight. We continuously remind ourselves of how they hurt us in the past and how those things have betrayed our trust and led to us feeling some type of way.I think there are several possibilities for why we struggle with this.When you let something go, you might believe that there will be no justice for what happened, so you take it upon yourself to make sure there is by holding it against the person until you feel like it's been enough (or everyone knows).You might not have taken to time to really unpack what happened. You haven't evaluated why you felt the way you did, what the actual root cause was, and why you believe holding onto this is beneficial to you.Maybe you're dealing with insecurity issues and don't think you are being treated as fairly as this other person is and continue to hold a grudge and contempt for them until you feel how people view YOU has changed.Regardless of what the reason is, we need to be making an effort to be more accepting of those people we don't like or see as enemies and who have caused us pain.The Bible tells us, in several different verses, to love your enemies & those that persecute you.

Show Notes:"God may not always remove challenges, but He will ALWAYS provide a way THROUGH them.”This is an Instagram quote I saw recently. And it was the inspiration for this episode.No one WANTS to experience problems or go through struggles. And when we REALLY don't want to experience them, we sometimes go to great lengths to avoid having to experience any pain at all. But the best way to the other side often isn't over, but through. We have to persevere and get to the other side of the struggle. It's the way we learn the most, grow the most, and change the most. And each season of life is different & brings on different challenges to learn from. It's a blast in hindsight.I recently shared a video on socials talking about how some people believe that when they become a Christian, they think their problems will instantly disappear or at least minimize dramatically. When, in reality, the number of problems & struggles often go up because we are being tested and because we were PROMISED to struggle.John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”But despite the struggle, God is still WITH us when we are going through the pain because He knows it won't be easy for us, but that it IS important we go through and endure certain things. God also brings comfort & peace in times of trouble. 

Show Notes:You have more to give than you think. We all do.I was recently sitting at my desk, thinking about how amazing it is that people are connecting with the way I am sharing about God & deepening my relationship with Him by really getting into studying the Bible. And I was in kind of a prayer/chatting to myself and to God, when I said something like, “I'm surprised that people are relating to me so well, even though I'm still new here, but You're using me where I'm at right now [in life] and others may be at that same place and appreciate the way I go about it because of that.” Basically, I was coming to the conclusion that God IS using me to do His work right where I'm at in life. And immediately after having that thought, I went to look up scriptures that aligned with that thinking (I'm doing that a lot, lately, lol).Here is the scripture that hit me most when thinking about being beneficial despite our weakness:2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time he said, My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.”There were many people in the Bible that struggled with feeling like they were enough to do what God was asking them to do. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, Paul (our new role model for confidence) felt inadequate to preach the gospel before realizing God's power was made perfect in his weakness, and Gideon needed signs from God to confirm he was actually being called to lead the battle against the Midianites.Today I want to chat with you about how we have way more to give than we think we do. We are capable of so much, regardless of education, time, experience, or even how we feel about ourselves. We can do amazing things if we only believed in ourselves & no longer allowed the doubt to take over our minds. And to that note, today I am going to share with you 5 tips you can use to push through feelings of inadequacy & self-doubt.Find the Source of Your FeelingsWhat are your feelings based on? Once you know where your feelings are based, you can combat those feelings with positive ones and ones that better reflect the truth.Take Action & RisksSet a few small goals Do an activity outside of your comfort zone Bring attention to your idea/opinion Learn New SkillsTake a class to better a skill or learn a new oneTry something you never thought you would or that has nothing to do with anything you do now.Lean On GodPray & seek God's wisdom, guidance & strength to make it through moments of feeling less than & high self-doubt.Remember that God can use us despite our weaknesses or inexperience. Have a Balanced View of Your Strengths & WeaknessesWe focus way too much on our weaknesses. There needs to be a balance between reviewing what needs to be strengthened and what is already really strong.No one is good at everything.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I'm here to share with you not necessarily HOW to be confident, but what to EXPECT when you want to be confident. I looked up some verses from the Bible that speak on confidence and wanted to share those with you. I often feel like it's nice to have something you can go back to that will help anchor the mindset you desire to have & something that will comfort you in times of wanting to give up.Philippians 4:13, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”In context, this scripture is Paul expressing how he didn't need anyone to worry about him because he had figured out how to live through anything, with whatever he had because he had so much faith & belief in God to help & take care of him. 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”In context, Paul was telling Timothy to not just sit on the gifts he was given, but to use them and not be ashamed to do so because God has not given him (and all of us) a spirit of fear. He also mentioned that Timothy shouldn't be ashamed of telling people about the Lord, either.When you're confident, you HAVE to believe in yourself. Believe you came up with a good idea or plan.Believe you can figure out how to get it accomplished.Believe you can get the help you need.Believe you can get through whatever setbacks happen.Believe you're worthy of doing this thing.And believe that it's a success, whether it turned out the way you wanted or not.It's the noise around us that prevents us from believing we can do it. We put too much stock into other people's opinions, wanting to impress people that don't really care that much about us, and allowing our past experiences & mistakes to limit us. We need to break free from all that mess and go all in on what we know deep down inside is enough.And, if you need EVEN MORE convincing, God tells us we are his masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) & have been renewed in Him to do great things. If we are so loved & valued by the God of the Universe, we are good enough to do whatever we are called to do.So, let's go over our dos & don'ts for being confident:Confident people aren't afraid to say NO.Confident people respect themselves.Confident people aren't afraid to tell the truth.Confident people embrace making mistakes & experiencing failures.Confident people don't need to overpower others to get their point across.Confident people embrace and are flexible to change.Confident people don't need to prove themselves to anyone.Confident people find no benefit in being envious or jealous of what other people are doing & accomplishing.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:The words we say to ourselves and to others carry heavy things.Those heavy things can be really good and encouraging and helpful, but it could also be attacking and hurtful and vicious. It just depends on what our motives are, where our heart is, and how much we are allowing our emotions to control our actions & responses.We can have positive intentions when we use our words, when it's for building people up, helping them solve a problem or offer advice/knowledge that is requested. But there are also negative intentions with our words, sometimes when we don't even realize it. We can say harsh, evil things to others to hurt them on purpose, we can also spread false information for our own gain and say horrible things because we allow our emotions to be in control, which ends up allowing ourselves to react to whatever the situation is.Again, it just depends on what our intent is. Regardless of the intent, there are consequences to our words. We aren't perfect, so we WILL falter, sin & make mistakes. But we NEED to take responsibility for these things & do our best to change our ways.Whether you're a Christian or not, you can understand how important it is that we choose what we say carefully and know there will be consequences to our choices.Let me share with you some ways we can know we are using our words for good & in life-giving purposes, rather than negative, harmful ways:Speaking Words of HumilityIf we are talking about things that point to our own faults & struggles, then we are sharing about our own experiences & struggles. We could be sharing these things to be a cautionary tale for someone else, how we recovered & got through it or to demonstrate how we have grown in that specific area.Speaking Words of TruthWhen we aren't spreading false information, spreading knowledge that isn't ours (gossip) or using our words to manipulate others, we are using our words in a positive way.Speaking Words of CompassionBeing kind & compassionate to others and ourselves is a good way to use our words. We end up comforting those that are hurting, including ourselves if we speak this way in our minds & out loud.Speaking Words of Building Others UpWhen we are encouraging others or ourselves, we are using our words in a wonderfully positive & helpful way. We are doing the work of helping someone no longer sit in their pit of despair, but to pick themselves back up again.We do need to be careful we are not doing the work of encouragement for the sake of controlling what they do or manipulating them into something that is only beneficial for you. It needs to be free of selfish gain & of a true, giving heart.Speaking Words of Wisdom & CorrectionWhen someone is in the wrong, we can be gentle, yet purposeful with our words in helping them figure out what they should be doing instead of what is currently happening. But this NEEDS to happen without tearing them down or trying to induce shame in them in the process.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:When we think of being productive, it's often the picture of someone going above and beyond what is asked and sometimes making others look bad. And not on purpose, of course, because those types of thoughts are only attributed to mindsets that see and do life through their insecurities.Having the focus of being productive is for everyone. We just need to know how to tap into it, which is what we will chat about in a bit. But first, here are a few reasons WHY productivity is important to our daily lives.When we are more productive, we can focus on our priorities associated with accomplishing our goals & actually get to the finish line. It's taking the time to be clear about your goals and using your time wisely while being productive that helps it all work together.Often being productive can help reduce stress because you've taken the time to outline tasks & to-do's in your life, as well as allocate your time enough to not have to worry about what needs to happen.If you're someone that struggles with discipline, becoming better at productivity will only increase your ability to be self-disciplined because you have to take the initiative to do the work, whether you want to or not. And if you are currently working on discipline, you'll get better at being productive along the way.The last reason is my favorite because it aligns well with my brain. When we work on becoming more productive, we also become more creative because we find new ways to get things done. Sometimes this means done more efficiently, too. But you get the opportunity to go about things in a new way that could be more fun & enjoyable.Let's get into the list of tips I have for you that will help you become more productive in your everyday life:Plan Out Your Day Make lists of your tasks.Allocate time, even in a flexible way.Be careful with multitasking.Create a Priority List from Your Plan Highlight the Urgent & Important (have to get done) TasksConsider what's next based on how impactful getting it done will beBe realistic about how much time you haveMake Bigger Tasks Into Smaller TasksCreate Goals Reasonable GoalsSpecific GoalsWork on Time Management Skills Eliminate DistractionsReview how well your follow-through is going in the middle of the day to maybe readjust your plan.Enforce Personal Boundaries Say ‘No' More OftenTake BreaksDon't Be Too Influenced By Others Know who you should and should not listen to when creating your plans, goals & implementing those things.Celebrate Your Milestones & AccomplishmentsSupport the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

When we feel uncertain, we are dealing with not knowing what is coming next. We are sometimes anxious about the future we don't know & what could happen that we aren't prepared for.Life is so much easier to live when we know what is coming next. When we know what to expect and we can prepare for it, even if it's bad.Our brains are often looking for patterns and predictability, so when something is uncertain, it's much harder for the brain to understand what's happening, with this expectation that we SHOULD know, which can also manifest into anxiety. And when things are uncertain, it can also throw your brain into assessing whether there is a possibility of a threat or risk we need to prepare. It's the ambiguity that presses us to feel threatened and to get so fixated on turning that uncertainty into certainty.The best piece of advice for dealing with uncertainty is to develop a tolerance for it. You have to continue to endure it, with a mindset that knows that is what needs to happen, and it will become more tolerable over time. And maybe that is the only tip you needed for handling uncertainty. You're welcome! LOL! But I will be sharing 5 specific tips on how to better handle uncertainty that is all part of developing that tolerance you need to no longer allow uncertainty to be a big problem in your life.Here are the 5 tips I have for you to get a better handle on uncertainty:Accept Uncertainty as Normal & Expected Uncertainty is a part of life that we CANNOT get away from. It will ALWAYS be there & we need to accept that. Honestly, acceptance is always the first step in learning o deal with most things and it's because we have to be on board with that thing being a reality in life before we take any heavy actions towards dealing with it.Understand the Difference Between Known Unknowns & Unknown Unknowns Known Unknowns are things you KNOW will happen, but not exactly sure how it will come about. Example: You KNOW it's going to rain today, but you're unsure of WHEN it's going to rain & whether or not you will experience it.Unknown Unknowns are things you REALLY don't know & will have to trust will work out. Example: You invest money into something, hoping it will pay off for you later, but there is no way to know it ACTUALLY will. You are going into it with blind faith.Develop Coping Mechanisms to Combat Being Overly Emotional Uncertainty can be emotionally challenging for us because it's such a huge loss of control. Dealing with uncertainty without control over your emotions can also trigger fear, frustration & sometimes anger because you feel so out of control.Good options for Coping Mechanisms: Mindfulness, positive self-talk, spending more time problem-solving instead of worrying, practicing gratitude and leaning on your support people.Focus On What You Can Control Put all your energy into what you CAN actually control, instead of wasting time on things you can do nothing about.Come Up With a Few Alternate Plans  You can foster your own comfort & calmness by knowing you have other options to go with.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

You can spend time seeking out all the growth tips you want, but if you don't take the time to personalize the knowledge you find, you won't feel like you're winning. You won't feel like you're getting better and you won't feel like it's the right fit for you.The idea of looking at personal growth as a journey is a more realistic way to approach growth, as opposed to viewing it as a tall mountain you have to climb. Calling it a journey also implies that there isn't necessarily a finish line you need to feel anxious to hit. It's a continual walk down a path that is changing over time and presenting different challenges for growth depending on the season of life you're in. It's kinda nice, right?And you can easily be on multiple growth journeys simultaneously towards different outcomes for different things. One could be physical health, another could be emotional growth, another could be spiritual or even getting that dream career.The basic points you want to hit when you're on a journey toward personal growth is to become more observant of what's going on in the world around you & how that affects you and how you live your life. You also want to be honest about everything that isn't working, anything that needs to change & any help you might need. Finally, you need to commit to whatever changes and shifts you intend to make. Nothing changes if you don't follow through with the actions associated with creating change. To be successful in your personal growth journey, you gotta focus on these things being prevalent and take the journey seriously.Let's get into the list of steps I want to share with you that I believe best represent the journey you go on to achieve personal growth:Self-Reflect & Self-Awareness Goal Setting Move Forward With Action Toward Your Goals Don't Cower From Challenges & Struggles Lean On Those That Support You Embrace Change & Be Flexible Take Care of Yourself On the Regular Keep Learning to Increase Growth I absolutely appreciate you SO MUCH for listening, downloading & sharing the show! It means the WORLD to me! Thank you!!Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I definitely was the dependent one in relationships. That was my biggest toxic trait. Sometimes it still is.I was a people pleaser, so it was easy to lose my identity to become whatever was needed in the relationship.And that's the best way to end a relationship really quick, be taken advantage of (if the person knows what they are doing), and get further away from understanding who you are & what you are worth and capable of.Background & Review:Toxic traits are considered negative behaviors that can be harmful to one or both of the partners in a relationship.This can escalate to really unhealthy and unstable relationships that cause more damage for 1 or both partners.There are a number of toxic traits that can be engaged in and today we are going to chat about the ones I find most important.If you start to notice yourself or your partner exhibiting toxic traits, you need to take the extra step of getting help with this. Whether you speak with someone you trust, speak with a therapist or counselor, set personal boundaries, or end the relationship, you gotta do something. And sometimes you will end up doing all of these things.List of Toxic Traits:PossessivenessPartner tries to control who the other spends time withJealous with outside people interactionsLack of CommunicationTension & resentment are created with no communicationWhen conversations are shut down because they don't wanna talk with no follow up timeRefusal to communicate what's going on, feelings, concerns, ect.BlamingPartner refuses to take responsibility for their actionsBlames everything that goes wrong on their partnerVerbal or Physical AbuseUsed for control or intimidationDisrespectDisregarding feelings, belittling them, making them feel inferior.DependentWhen someone struggles with their own mental health, they can cling to their partner for emotional and / or financial support. This is unbalanced.This is overwhelming & exhausting for the partner.Inability for them to function without their partner, leading to anxiety or desperation.Lack of autonomy happens when someone loses their independence & is too reliant on their partner. They lose their send of identity.Emotional ManipulationGaslighting Trying to get your partner to think they are crazy and doubt their own thoughts, experiences & feelings. And to push them to feel like they are thinking outside of reality.Guilt-tripping Pouring on the guilt when something doesn't go their way or trying to make the other feel bad for standing up for themselves.Love bombing Pouring on the love and appreciation in an attempt to get the other to do what they want and feel so overwhelmed with the attention and gestures that they are caught off guard to comply with whatever requests come up.Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:It's important that you know (just in case you didn't already know) how important personal boundaries are & how integral it is for every single person in the entire world to have & enforce personal boundaries. And I think we really lack the second part of that statement. We can have all the intentions in the world and set boundaries in our minds & share those with others, but if we never enforce said boundaries, it's all for nothing. But we will get into that a bit later.There are 2 things I want to accomplish in today's episode:Why having personal boundaries is REALLY importantHow you can start setting personal boundaries for yourself, even if you've never done it in the past.When we set personal boundaries, we are creating limits for ourselves with others AND with ourselves that help us feel safe & achieve enough balance for us to live our lives in our best way. Having personal boundaries benefits our mindset, our emotions & our physical wellbeing.Let me share with you a few specific reasons why personal boundaries are so important:Keeps Self-Respect in TactKeeps Relationships HealthyReduces Stress & AnxietyIncreases Self-AwarenessNow, getting into setting personal boundaries for yourself, it's not always easy. Especially if you have never done it before. But it's worth the effort & an important part of increasing personal growth, fostering healthy relationships and even engaging in self-care.Here are 5 Tips on How to Set Personal Boundaries for Yourself:Figure Out What YOU Need & What's Important to YouThink about what your values are & what you hold in the highest regard Prioritize what is most important to you in life and consider boundaries in these areas first.Do you have any limits? Determine Where/When You'll Need BoundariesConsider past experiences when you felt uncomfortable & whether having personal boundaries enforced would have helped.This could be with anyone & be anywhere. Choose Your Personal BoundariesBe specific on what your boundaries areIt will help to determine what you are and aren't willing to tolerate from others & even yourself.Communicate & Enforce Your BoundariesYou gotta tell people that you have boundaries if you expect them to respect them.Make sure you use ‘I' statements when you share & don't blame or criticize others for why you have your boundaries. Own your boundaries.Practice saying, “No,” to people that try to overstep your boundaries. You have the HUMAN RIGHT to say, “No,” if you are uncomfortable.Don't Give InYou gotta stay consistent in enforcing your boundaries. Be firm & know that you are WORTHY of being respected and having your boundaries respected.You'll get better at enforcing your boundaries the more you do it Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I used to have this weird mindset where I didn't want to think about the week ahead too much because I was afraid of jinxing it or manifesting something bad happening. But I had no idea what manifesting was, so it wasn't thought about like that. But it was just so odd to fear looking at the week ahead. I think it was because I was enduring so much pain & trauma on the regular that I didn't want to know what was coming.And maybe you haven't endured any pain or trauma that relates to fearing what is coming next or have to deal with anxiety, but if you find it difficult at all to prepare your mindset for the week ahead, I am here to share with you why it's important & integral to your week & how you can do it in the most beneficial way.Taking a little bit of time to preview the week ahead will help you make any decisions on what needs to change based on last week, what you want to do differently to have a different type of week and to make sure you feel prepared, mentally & physically, for what you need to accomplish and work on. We can only do what we have control over, which is ourselves, but we can still make a difference on our week with ourselves. Also, you need to prepare your mind for ways to pump yourself up when the days get tough and feel unbearable.In the last episode, we chatted about the best way to review and reflect on the past week to gain more clarity and direction in what needs to improve and what HAS been improving but we didn't notice in the moment. Check out that episode if you haven't already listened to it. It will help you learn to review, which will couple well with today's episode on how to preview and then you'll be able to put those together for a great practice of self-awareness & mindset flexibility.Today, we are going to chat about how to preview the week ahead to be as prepared as you can for what you know is going to happen. But it's still all about being flexible in our mindset and knowing we can do our best to prepare for everything (which shouldn't be the goal, really) but still have to deal with unexpected difficulties.  But as always, we can only control what we can control.Here are 5 Ways to Preview the Week Ahead:Review Anything You Know Will be Difficult or Anxiety InducingPrioritize What Needs the Most AttentionList at Least 3 Things You Will Do to Practice Self-CareList 3 Ways to Stay Energized & 3 Ways to Stay Focused This WeekPractice Self-Awareness By Knowing When You're Taking On Too Much or Could Do MoreSupport the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I didn't start doing this well until I got into college. I was doing this as early as childhood because it's necessary when your life is filled with trauma. You gotta see what YOU need to change to survive a little better.But outside of doing it for the sake of survival & people pleasing, it has been so helpful for me to review what I did to prepare for whatever was coming up and how I faired with it. Also, to determine if I needed to do more or less, depending on the work load. And, as unhealthy as it is, I was determining how I could do more in the next week than I had the past week to somehow increase my self-worth. Eye roll, I KNOW.But, I am more aware now and understand that it's not about out doing myself every single week or focusing so hard only on what went wrong or self-shaming as a way to get myself to do better. It's about learning from the past week and using that knowledge to be better mentally, emotionally & in a practical sense, physically in everything I need to do moving forward.Do you happen to practice journaling?It's something I am working on becoming a habit because I know taking the time to reflect on what happened each day at the end of the day will be really helpful for me to spot patterns and not hold onto emotions, reactions & responses from others and my own. It's something I put on my vision board, so it's really important to me.But, if you already journal on the regular, then adding in a reflection for the week won't be too much more for you. And don't think you don't need to do this BECAUSE you already journal every single day. When you put it all together, again you can see patterns & where some missteps may have happened and where you recovered & progressed.So, let's get into it! Also, the next episode that comes out will be all about how to preview the week ahead. That way you will get both: Review the week past, preview the week coming up.Here are 5 Ways to Review the Past Week to Determine What You Learned, Loved & Lacked:Point Out What Went Well & What Wasted Your TimeDescribe How You Felt This Week (make sure to note is your emotions were very opposite from one day to the next.)Call Out What Didn't Go Well & WhyBe Honest About Any Excuses Made This WeekBe Honest About How Well You Prioritized Yourself This WeekSupport the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Emotion, emotion, emotion. That was my whole thing when I had to deal with a sucky situation. It's because I never learned how to properly regulate my emotions. So, whether it was someone going after my family (despite the hot mess it was), my friends or me, I was ready to fight. And I could fight really well with my emotions. It was my stronger weapon. I used to (proudly, sadly) tell a story on how I made a boy cry in elementary school, on purpose, because he was saying rude things to others. I had a low tolerance for that stuff back then.I feel like I have a low tolerance now, but I don't just jump for the throat right away. It's a slow dance, sometimes, when you need to confront someone or deal with a situation. Not as energy surging as when I was younger & living high on adrenalin and rage emotions. But, it's better.The processing questions we are going to chat about today will help you get through your problems & struggles in a way that doesn't avoid anything, doesn't find us running to our comfort zone and helps us keep our mindset right. It's going to be really clutch in those times when all we want to do is spiral.And spiraling isn't what we want to do. We want to better understand why we are having the emotions and reactions/responses to the situation that we are and consciously decide to shift our mindset to a better place. The better place is where you feel like you are winning and making progress over no longer allowing your emotions to control the situation and having a better balance of embracing your feelings and making the best decision on how to move forward.Let's get into the questions you can ask yourself when you are really going through it. When it feels like everything sucks and you're not sure what to do and honestly just want to run away.Here are 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Work Through Your Struggles & Problems:Should I invest deeply in this situation or just walk away?What do I need to take responsibility for?What can I actually do that is within my control that will benefit this situation?What can I learn from this experience?What do I need to do to make sure my mindset is right & I'm confident to move forward?Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:Growing up I fell asleep to the radio. Really any kind of music because my whole childhood was filled with music constantly and it's why it's such an important part of my life. So much that I fell asleep to smooth jazz in a sleeping bag on the floor of my dad's radio station. And that habit continued through my entire life, up until I got married.Even now, it's something I do when I need an extra step of calmness before bed because that's what it was to me growing up: calm. But my husband trained me out of it for the most part, but has trained us back into it. It's hilarious. But I know many people would say it's not the most healthy sleep habit to have because it keeps your mind awake. But not mine. And that's just another example of how different things work for different people.Maybe falling asleep to music isn't your thing, maybe it's the tv. Or maybe it's a sound machine. Or maybe it's nothing. I say do whatever works best for you & helps you fall asleep fast and wake up refreshed. But maybe your problem isn't choosing what to fall asleep to, but actually getting to sleep. A lot of times we can have trouble sleeping when we are dealing with a lot of stress and feeling overwhelmed. And whether or not it's true insomnia, you often feel like a wreck in the morning.Alright, let's get into it and chat about 5 Tips to Help You Sleep Better When You're Dealing With Stress & Feeling Overwhelmed:Practice Stress Management Techniques (doing this throughout the day will have such a big impact on your sleep because you aren't bringing as much stress to bedtime as you would without doing something helpful during the day. Try yoga, stretching, journaling, chatting with someone you trust, meditation/prayer, and planning out your time.)Create a Bedtime Routine (Figure out what you need to do to wind down for bed & feel as calm as you can. Maybe it's taking a bath/hot shower, writing down all worries & stressors and to do's on a pad/in your phone, reading a book that is encouraging & affirming, deep breathing, listen to calming music.)Get Your Room Right (Cut back on bright screens and bright lights that will keep your brain awake, manage the perfect temp for you/the right amount of pillows and blankets/jammies situation/pets, decide on ear plugs/soft music/sleep mask)Try Out Some Relaxation Techniques (Visualization - imagine the scene, the smells, the sounds - Self Massage with a foam roller or massage device or tennis ball, guided meditation, grounding.)Consider What You're Eating & Taking to Supplement Your Body (My doc suggested I eat a snack before bed because it would help me stay asleep, something with healthy fats & carbs. I also started taking magnesium glycinate &a tincture that has oats, hops, skullcap, and other stuff to help to stay asleep. Caffeine is also something to be avoided before bed. And consider becoming aware of whether you're eating things that upset your digestive system, because you don't need something else to stress about.)Support the showWatch the Video Version of RPG: https://www.youtube.com/@realpositivegirl/podcastsBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

As someone that grew up using manipulation as a way to survive my abusive life, I knew how best to use judgments. The best way to use judgments was to use those against the judger. It was simple. Befriend them to know who & what they were judging, then turn around & passive aggressively judge them for those same things. (Judgment: They live in a poor neighborhood. Manipulation: “Yeah, not everyone can be defined by money. Some people are just defined by hard work and respect.”) It was the way to keep people in line. How? Because people judge others based on their own insecurities, biases & prejudices.Have you ever thought about how your judgments of others can have a reflection of who YOU are? And not just identifying you as someone that judges others & gives unsolicited opinions. No, as someone that decides to sling their own insecurities & fears at others in the hopes of fostering uncomfortable feelings, personal shame and self-consciousness in them. Yep, it can identify you as that.But we don't THINK that when we are judging other people.We think we are just thinking something (and sometimes saying something, which usually doesn't need to happen) about that person and having an opinion about it. But really, we are pointing out what leads to us feeling uncomfortable, uncertain, the things we are prejudice about, where our biases lie, what we have allowed to influence us the most and the importance of our own beliefs and values.Us judging others can REALLY reveal a lot about who we are. And you might feel like that's a bad thing, but it's actually a good thing because it allows us figure out what needs to change & shift. When we can't see all the breadcrumbs, we have no idea where to start or even what could be wrong. And I'm not saying that because we judge someone for something that we are a bad person. Not all judgments are even conscious judgments. We might not even realize we are judging someone because the basis for our opinion is what we were taught & how we live our life.Let's just jump in and go over 5 Things Our Judgments Reveal About Our True Selves:Our Biases & Prejudices Our Insecurities & FearsOur Personal Values & Beliefs Our Abilities in EmpathyOur Abilities in Self-Awareness Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I didn't start REALLY loving myself until we bought our first home.It's difficult for me to remember what age I was, but I knew it was when we purchased our first home because that's when I started to do more things I was interested in and less for everyone else. The year was 2015, so that would make me almost 30. Wow. So yeah, I was late to the party on taking care of yourself for more than just impressing other people & being ready to serve others.In the previous episode, we spoke about the WHY behind loving ourselves & the benefit of doing so. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, please take the time to do that because you will gain a deeper understanding behind WHY it's so important and how it can helpful to us in life every single day.Today we are going to chat about HOW we can start loving ourselves more, at least as much as we love others, and what that should look like. Before we dive into that, really quick, I want you to give this a try, for at least 7 days. I know it can feel like it doesn't matter or not as purposeful to love yourself and instead focus all your energy on other people, and you won't really know anything about it until you try it. You need to commit to doing it, probably several times, before it will stick & become something you know is beneficial. I gave you all the reasons last episode and will share how to do it in this episode, but you have to try it & tweak it for yourself. And yes, being a people pleaser makes this practice even harder. But still worth it & something that will assist you in pulling away from that behavior.Here are 5 Ways You Can Love Yourself More:Practice Kindness & CompassionPrioritize Your NeedsForgive Yourself Choose Better People to Spend Time With Make Time for Self-Care ActivitiesSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I don't really have a personal story to share specifically about this topic, except that I am a recovering people pleaser. But I did take a moment to reflect on how I often would love others more than myself, but I rarely saw that reflected back. And that doesn't lead me to be upset or even disappointed, but it does prove that self-awareness allows you to see things on a deeper level than normal. I never even noticed this while I was a hard-core people pleaser, but it's easy to spot now. And something that would cause me to pause & better understand why it wasn't happening, and hopefully pull away from the behavior because I realize it's not the healthiest choice.Loving ourselves just as much as we love others is necessary to our mental well-being. Anyone that struggles with self-worth or is a people pleaser WILL struggle with this, but I KNOW you can do it. I believe I can do it, but only if we keep at it & don't give up on this challenge.I as doing research for my affirmation/manifestation book when I came across this idea of needing to love ourselves just as much as we love others. And, like you might imagine if you know me, it stopped me in my tracks & I needed to really think about it. I needed to think about how important this was, how so many people need this reminder on a regular basis and how I don't do this at all. And if I don't do this, that means there are so many other people that don't do this either. The importance of loving ourselves as much as we love others is to develop a positive self-image, strong self-esteem and build up our self-worth. Have you ever noticed that when we love someone, we WANT to take care of them & make sure they feel the love & support? This is also how we need to be with ourselves. We need to love ourselves so we WANT to take care of ourselves & prioritize our needs and make ourselves feel our own love & support.Like I mentioned in the beginning, we often struggle with loving and even accepting ourselves because we lack self-worth, might have low self-esteem, be wrapped up in people pleasing, deal with trauma that has affected all these things & our ability to see ourselves as something more than broken, the list goes on. But we CAN overcome these things. We just have to do the work.In the next episode, I will share with you HOW you can start loving yourself more to get to the point of loving yourself just as much as you love others. But today, we are going to talk about the importance and benefits of loving ourselves just as much as we love others.Here are 5 Benefits of Loving Ourselves to the Fullest:Increase in Mental & Emotional Well-Being Better Self-Esteem & Self-ConfidenceOur Relationships Get Better We Take Care of Our Bodies More Increase in Fulfillment & PurposeSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

The biggest reason to keep promises to yourself is the added effect of becoming more confident while doing so. I'm sharing more about that & other tips & knowledge in today's episode.Show Notes:This topic came about after watching Courtney Shields' stories on Instagram during a Q&A sesh. Someone had asked her how she is able to be so confident on the regular & the first thing she mentioned was keeping promises to herself. This is one of her biggest ways to stay confident because it helps her build trust in herself. And this really stopped me in my tracks because I have often spoke about building trust in yourself, but never thought about the link between keeping promises to yourself & building trust in yourself that would eventually lead to more confidence. It got me really excited, though.I want to go over the importance of keeping promises to yourself, how doing so fosters becoming our best selves every single day, then share some tips on how we can accomplish this every day.We already know that keeping promises to ourselves builds self-trust. With self-trust, we can count on ourselves to follow through with commitments & do what we say we're going to do. And this can be an even more important thing if we don't have people in our lives that do this. We will WANT to build self-trust EVEN MORE if we know we can at least count on ourselves. Regardless, when we build strong self-trust, we know we will get things done, which can also lead to an increase in self-esteem.It's a given that building self-trust will benefit our personal growth in relation to resilience & creating new habits that we need to follow through on for it to become a proper habit that's actually helpful. Consistency & accountability are being built up, as well, when we start to trust ourselves more and more. And when we learn to become accountable to ourselves, we end up accomplishing more and more without too many setbacks. Also, keeping promises to ourselves can be a form of self-care because when we prioritize what we need to do, it's us investing in our own wellbeing. When we consistently keep promises to ourselves, we are also engaging in discipline. You have to have discipline to continue follow through with something when the motivation runs out. And with discipline, we have the ability to make healthy choices & carry on with committment in everything we do.Productivity isn't one I thought of off the bat, but it came up in my research time. But it's true. When we are following through with our promises, we are leaning less into procrastination & are more focused, which leads to getting more completed. And the last one I wanted to mention was the improvement in our relationships. When we can demonstrate that we are able to keep promises to ourselves, we show how responsible & reliable we are. Let's get into How to Keep Promises to Yourself & Make It Mean Something:Figure Out Why You Struggled With This in the Past Be Realistic With Your GoalsCreate a PlanFind the Perfect Reminder Track, Reflect & Celebrate Your Progress Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

We all know that distractions just get in our way of completing whatever needs to get done, but despite knowing this, we STILL allow distractions to take us away from whatever is highest priority at the moment. These distractions could be our family, friends, wandering thoughts, socials, or anything we suddenly find to do in the moment because we are putting off what we know needs to happen.Today we are speaking specifically about getting distracted from taking care of our mental health & mindset. And allowing distractions into our lives isn't too different, regardless of what we are getting distracted from, but the strategy we use will have a few different focuses that relate more to mental health than just getting work done.But before we get into it, I want to mention that being distracted is totally normal. We can't always be in total focus on everything we do. Sometimes it's helpful to have a distraction to give ourselves a chance to reset & take a break from things we are too dialed into.This could still apply to mental health because we might be too focused on working on ourselves in one specific way and welcome the distraction of moving onto to something else & getting shaken up a bit to even try new things.Just know, there should be no self-induced shame for giving into distractions because we're all human and not perfect.Here are 5 Tips on How to Manage What's Distracting You from Working On YourselfIdentify Your DistractionsCreate & Enforce Personal BoundariesDevelop Discipline Become More Mindful Seek Accountability Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Show Notes:I would often create as many excuses (that I liked to call reasons but we all know those weren't reasons) as possible to not have time to work on myself. It's a pretty great strategy because more often than not people will take the help you offer them. It was me being a people pleaser at my best.But, we all know it's not the healthiest thing to do. For us to become our best selves & really grow & evolve as much as we need to for our goals & ever-changing seasons of life, we HAVE to stop allowing ourselves to get distracted by everything else in life & focus on the healing and rejuvenation that we know we need.And let's be clear, we are ALLOWING these distractions to happen. You might think that other people are always the problem, and they probably contribute, for sure, but you still have the power to not allow it to derail working on yourself.Before you can figure out ways to clear away all the distractions, you need to figure out WHY you are allowing yourself to become distracted. We will talk about ideas & strategies on how to manage distractions in the next episode, but let's determine the cause & then shift the effect.Here are 5 Reasons You're Allowing Distractions Get in the Way of Your Healing:There's No Immediate Gratification (it's not going to be all better over nightThere's Shame of Needing Healing (stigmas are real & really lead to a lot of embarrassment & fear of being labeled & ostrichized)Society Has Glamourized Only Being Positive & Happy (we like to talk about how nice it would be to work on our mental health & be so balanced in life, but actually doing the work & realizing it includes painful times & emotional breakthroughs isn't as picture perfect as they would like)Healing is Really Uncomfortable (healing isn't fun. It's really great for us, but it isn't fun. And it can bring up old thoughts, mindsets & feelings. Maybe even experiences we chose to hide away because it was too much at the time. It's messy, but it's worth it to have the freedom that is available to us on the other side)You Lack Support (focusing in on your mental health & mindset can feel so isolating & difficult when you don't have people supporting the work you're doing. And if it's not possible to pay a counselor or therapist for help, it feels even more hopeless. And it's difficult to know where to start)Here is the website I was referring to at the end of the episode: https://www.onlinetherapy.com/free-online-therapy-chat/Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

When we decide to neglect everything about ourselves & ONLY focus on others, it isn't some selfless deed. It's actually self-abandonment.Show Notes:I was on Twitter & saw a tweet from my new favorite psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera, speaking on self-abandonment. This was her quote, “Putting everyone else's needs before your own isn't selfless, it's self abandonment. Society glorifies this, and it's a massive reason why so many of us are unwell.” And right after I read this tweet, I KNEW I had to do a podcast episode on this topic.When I started to do research on self-abandonment, it sounded a lot like people pleasing to me. But what I discovered was that people pleasing IS a part of self-abandonment, but self-abandonment is the umbrella that holds many behaviors & patterns we can fall into.Healing journeys are heavy. I get it. But you know what's heavier? The amount of trauma you continue to pile up & not deal with. Once we realize this, we need to start chipping away at it. But we usually don't until we hit a rock bottom. We put off hard things, with the hope it will be easier to deal with it later, only for those things to get harder.Dr. LePera also mentioned that society glorifies this fake selflessness. It sees someone doing the most for others, labels it as something profound & wonderful, then tells other people they should do & be the same. And without even realizing it, self-abandonment spirals out of control for so many people and, as she ended her tweet, “...it's a massive reason why so many of us are unwell.” We are unwell in that we are throwing away everything that points to who we are, what we are truly about and the needs, dreams & direction we had for ourselves.  We end up struggling with breaking free from a behavior & mindset that turned us into empty people, born out of the fear everyone has of being selfish.Self-abandonment happens when you neglect your own emotional, physical & spiritual needs for the sake of helping others with theirs.  When you self-abandon, you neglect your own needs, you ignore your own thoughts, feelings & opinions, and you allow yourself to be used however you can to avoid any type of discomfort, pain or rejection. It's a coping mechanism to disconnect from their own emotions & desires, with the objective being to avoid rejection & conflict.It's also important to note that being this way isn't a conscious choice.A lot of times, we will choose to do something or engage in a behavior or mindset because it was the way we learned to survive or make it through past experiences, relationships or other pressures in life. Here are some of the ways self-abandonment can show up in our lives:People PleasingFeeling Empty & NumbNeglecting Self-CareSacrificing Personal Goals & DreamsHarsh Inner Critic Unable to Ask for Help Inability to Set Personal Boundaries Self-SabotageChronic Stress & Burnout Unhealthy RelationshipsSupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Unhealthy habits often prevent us from achieving our goals & becoming our best selves every day. Taking action to shift your unhealthy habits into healthy habits is the best way to create habits that are aligned with your goals. Here are 5 tips to help you shift.Show Notes:One of the most unhealthy habits that I have been working on shifting into a healthier habit is People Pleasing. You might not think about people pleasing as a traditional habit, but I see it as a habit because it's something I perpetually did that was created out of repetition & continually triggered by the need for the reward at the end, which for me was love, acceptance & appreciation.It's something I am constantly working on, but do feel like I have successfully shifted most of it into a healthier habit that is more me putting myself first, not depending on external validation & acceptance & being ok with rejection. Again, it's a daily battle, but I can recognize that I have come a long way. And it's totally okay that you are continually working on keeping a habit healthy because at least you're doing the work & not letting it turn you into a victim.It can be really difficult to determine if the habit you are engaging in is unhealthy if you've been doing it for a long time, if it hasn't caused any trouble YOU can see and if no one has said anything about it. But despite all that, you MIGHT be engaging in unhealthy habits that are holding you back from having & being so much more than you are right now.In the previous episode, we chatted about how to create habits that aligned with our goals. This is crucial because if we are living life with habits that don't align with our goals, which is a part of our journey into our futures, then we won't get there & might not even realize we are drifting into a different direction than we anticipated. Listen to that episode if you haven't yet, because it will help a ton with the key points in aligning both habits & goals.Today we are going to chat about how we can shift away from unhealthy habits into healthy habits, which will allow us to work towards our goals & become our best selves.Here are 5 Tips on How to Shift From Unhealthy Habits into Healthy Habits:Identify the Unhealthy Habit You're Going to Change.Create a Plan for Shifting to the New Healthy Habit.Stay Consistent.Practice Self-Compassion. Celebrate Your Progress. Thank you again for supporting me in listening, downloading & sharing the show!! I really appreciate it!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Did you know that it's NOT our choices that dictate our lives, but our HABITS?? And for this to work the best it can, we need to figure out our habits aligning with our goals. Here are 5 tips on how to create habits that align with our goals.Show Notes:There was a quote I saw recently speaking on the idea that it isn't our choices that lead us to accomplish & achieve our goals, it's our habits. Let me read you the actual quote, because you'll appreciate it, “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures.” It's attributed to Frederick Matthias Alexander, who was an author that created an educational method that broke people out of habitual habits. Amazing, right?We often believe that our choices are what lead us to accomplish our goals & continue to grow & move forward in life, but it's really the habits we establish in life that will be the leading force in where we end up. Our habits influence our choices, actions & often thoughts & feelings. So, if we aren't engaged in healthy habits, we will think we are working towards one thing, when actually we are slowly moving in another direction because we don't realize that our habits & our goals need to be aligned.Habits are patterns of behavior that become automatic after using repetition to develop the habit. During my research, someone described it as a loop that reinforces the habit , which also makes it easier to repeat. Something happens or is triggered, you do the behavior, then you get the reward you were seeking. So, if you are feeling really upset & the habit built our of this experience is to go shopping because buying something new to distract you is the reward you've created, then that's what you'll do the next time you're upset, despite knowing you should figure out what's happening under the surface of those feelings or even if you know you don't have the money to be spending on whatever you find at the store.And since our habits are so deeply ingrained in us, the next time our brains need to make a decision, it's easier to go with the habit that already exists then take the time to figure something else out. This is why it's so important to identify if the habits you currently have are healthy & aligned with your goals. So, if you think you can carry on with unhealthy habits (that you KNOW won't help you get to where you want to be), but still achieve everything you want in life, this might be a bit of a wake-up call for you. And I'm sure you've already achieved many things despite unhealthy habits. But ask yourself, “Would it of been EASIER or less struggle to accomplish those things if I had habits to lined up with those goals?”Here are 5 tips on How to Create Habits that Align With Our Goals:Identify Your Goals + Break Down Into Smaller GoalsBrainstorm Habits Needed to Accomplish These GoalsCreate a Routine Around These HabitsCheck In On Your Progress + MilestonesReevaluate Your Habits & Goals RegularlySupport the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

You aren't actually stuck in life. You're just focusing on the wrong things for THIS season of life & you've outgrown the way you experience success & need to make changes. Here are 5 tips on what to do to get unstuck.Show Notes:Recently my mindset changed on feeling stuck: You aren't actually stuck in life. You're just focusing on the wrong things for THIS season of life & you've outgrown the way you experience success & need to make changes. Feeling stuck can be a challenging experience, whether you understand it's only because you need a mindset shift or not. Because even if you DO realize you need a mindset shift, you can still be sitting around, wondering where it should shift to & what you SHOULD be doing.We will get into some tips on what I recommend you do when you're feeling this way, but first, let's chat about WHY we feel like we're stuck in life:If we are lacking direction in our lives or a purpose to work towards & embody, we can feel stuck. This is especially true when we are doing something we don't want to do, like a job or a place where we live or responsibilities we didn't want.Not knowing what will happen when we step outside of our comfort zones & make changes can be fear-inducing, which can lead to feeling stuck in life.If you're already dealing with a lot of stressors & struggles in your life, it will be more difficult to keep moving forward. And if you're not moving forward, you end up feeling stuck.If you are lacking in multiple areas of your life (friends, money, time, opportunities, support, healthy relationships), you can feel stuck.If you still have a ton of emotional baggage & unresolved trauma hanging around, you will feel stuck in that unfinished feeling.If you feel like none of these reasons hit home for you, I encourage you to take the time to figure out what YOUR reason for feeling stuck is. It will really help you transition OUT of that feeling if you can. If you're not sure how to get started on that, I would suggest starting by reflecting on what's happening in your life right now. Really think about how you feel about your current relationships (or lack thereof), your job, any goals you may have, your money & even the health of your mind & body. If you find it difficult to recall all of these things in one sitting, start writing down any reflections when you do think of something. And look for any patterns in your life that could point you in the direction of what could be triggering feelings of feeling stuck. Also, don't forget that chatting with someone you trust or a therapist/counselor an help with this exercise, too.Now, let's get into some tips on What You Should Do When You're Feeling Stuck In Life:Figure Out Why You're Feeling Stuck. Figure Out What Needs to Change & Create Goals.Take Action On Your Goals.Try Something New. Celebrate Everything. Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

We cannot expect only one person in our lives (including our spouse) to shoulder all of our problems, struggles & burdens. It's too much to bear. We need a network of people for support. I'm giving 5 reasons why this is true in this episode.Show Notes:Last week I had a mental health crisis. It sounds so weird to call it that, but that's what it's called when you start to deteriorate in your mind & are falling more and more into depression and can't figure your crap out. It was a true crisis that almost required outside help, but luckily didn't. But part of the reason I was dealing with this crisis was because I put too much reliance & dependency on one person in my life.I'll be honest with you, it was really painful to hear in the moment, but my husband told me point blank that it was too much for him to handle everything I was dealing with. Of course, he tried to comfort me & encourage me as I was sliding deeper into my depressive state, but it wasn't enough. And I don't have any friends close enough to call & talk to them about what I was feeling. So naturally, I was really lonely & my husband was the only one I could see being helpful. But it was too much of a burden for him and I don't blame him.I've felt that way in the past when he has been going through stuff, but being a people pleaser, I carried the burden as my own & seemed to make it through. And just because I didn't speak up doesn't mean I'm better or stronger in anyway. It actually means I am weaker in upholding boundaries & knowing what I should bear & what I shouldn't. It also wasn't as bad with him than me because he has parents & friends to call. So there was a bit more balance.And that's one of the key points to remember. There needs to be balance. If there isn't balance in your relationships in regards to how much need to put on someone to help you, be there for you, understand your problems, comfort you when you're down & support you as you heal, it WILL start to fall apart.When you rely on one person for everything in your life, the relationship will start to suffer. And this doesn't HAVE to be a romantic relationship. This can be a friendship or mentorship, too. It can happen in any relationship where you only go to one person for all of your needs or all of your needs in one area. And when this becomes too much, you risk unhealthy dependencies, power dynamics & separation.Today I want to share with you 5 Reasons You Can't Rely On One Person for Everything (Including Your Spouse):You Lose Your Independence. Excessive Emotional Weight on the Relationship. You'll Stunt Personal Growth. Building a Network of Support Creates Security. Unhealthy Dependencies Can Turn Into Codependent Relationships.Thank you so much for listening & supporting me! I appreciate every single one of you!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Any time you have questioned why things are the way they are, the answer is usually because you are tolerating it. You are doing nothing to contribute to stopping it. It's true.  So if you'd like to learn more about how we are allowing things to happen & tips on how to STOP doing it, this episode is for you.Show Notes:No one else, in the world, is going to prioritze you taking time away from all the things you do on a daily basis to take care of yourself. To administer some self-care or down time or me time, whatever you prefer to categorize it as. I am telling you this because we often allow ourselves to tolerate what we don't want BECAUSE we don't stop to take care of ourselves. And I want you to realize that it's a REAL responsibility that must be done because no one else REALLY cares if you make it a priority in your life or not. The correlation is there. If you tolerate whatever people throw at you, it's often due to a lack of, ‘take care of me time,' because you haven't spent a moment away from your everyday life to evaluate if it's working for you still. So please, let's make it an ACTUAL thing we HAVE to do for ourselves. I suggest the cadence to be at least monthly, some will prefer weekly, that's up to you. Just make it happen. Now, let's chat tolerating other people's crap.When we decide to tolerate what is happening around us, we are allowing those actions & behaviors to be enabled. You might think that tolerating what's happening is the best response because then you don't have to deal with any drama or involvement. If this is your reason, I bet you've never thought about how all actions or lack of actions, have consequences. If you do nothing, it continues to happen. If you stand up to it, you could possibly create positive change. And I know the other classic reason we tolerate things is because we don't BELIEVE we could do anything to create any sort of change. But it's important to realize that whether the change happens or not, you STILL did something if you stood up to it and that matters.Something else that can happen when we tolerate what is happening around us is having to sometimes endure emotional & physical pain within relationships. And this isn't just romantic relationships, but all types of relationships. The longer we allow whatever is happening to go on, the harder it will be to turn things around.And here is where I mention how important it is to not tolerate our own behaviors & actions that we know we shouldn't be doing. By tolerating behavior that isn't beneficial to us & others and possibly hurts others around us, we get in the way of our own personal growth & ability to reach our fullest potential. That brings me to what we can do to help us not tolerate what's happening around us and to us. I want to give you 6 tips on How to Stop Tolerating Everything:Create & Enforce Personal Boundaries. Practice Self-Awareness.Reflect on Past Instances of Tolerance.Be Cognizant of Who You Spend Time With.Use the Phrase, “You Get What You Tolerate,” as a Mantra.Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Instead of allowing ourselves to keep obsessing over something that has happened & takes up so much space & emotions in our minds, it's best to find a way to stop it in its tracks & move on from it until any real action can be taken. I have 5 questions to ask yourself that will help with this.Show Notes:I struggled to come up with a topic that I was in the mood to really chat about until I reflected on what was bothering me so much and suddenly it came to me: Let's chat about how to STOP obsessing over something that happened. Especially since you can't change the outcome.Without giving away ALL the details, I will tell you what happened. And because I KNOW many of us have been in this predicament.This evening I received a notification from someone I work with (yes, I know, I should have had my notifications off for work messages, but normally it's NOT an issue. We gotta set boundaries now.) basically accusing me of doing something I didn't do. And the problem is they are kind of management, so it's complicated. And like I already hinted towards, I should NOT have responded. Don't worry, my husband ALREADY gave me a lecture about that.So, they message me, in a group chat with other leadership, and state that I have been making mistakes in regards to travel arrangements and have booked them in a middle seat 2 times in a row now. And I actually just took a break from writing this episode to gather evidence to the contrary of these claims. Having my name dragged through the mud is one thing I ABSOLUTELY cannot stand. I gathered all the evidence I could, sent it to the appropriate people and now feel like I can let it go. But only time will tell.And that's the problem, right? I THINK I will be able to let it go after I used a bunch of my time to prove someone else wrong, but I will probably have to deal with it tomorrow because there will be the review of my reciepts and how this person feels about me proving them incorrect.The healthier choice would have been to shift my mindset away from it and deal with it tomorrow, at work. But instead, I wasted the last few hours of my weekend feeling angry, upset & irritated about something I know I can prove isn't true. I let it get to me and I paid the cost in lost time.And maybe for you it's obsessively thinking about a fight you had with a loved one, a breakup, a betrayal or any other worry or fear. Regardless of what it is, it's taking up more space in your brain than it needs to & that's not what we need or want. Let's get into why we are here today and chat about how we can interrupt these obsessive thoughts & not let these overcome us.Here are 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Shift Your Mindset Away From Obsessing Over Something:Why Am I Allowing This Thought to Control My Mind?Is this Thought Serving Me in a Positive Way?Can I See this Situation from a Different Perspective that Would Be Helpful?Is There Anything I Can Actually Do to Help the Situation?What Am I Grateful for Right Now?Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Anger isn't a bad thing if it's expressed in a healthy way. But if we don't know the best way to manage it, we can allow it to control us instead of us keeping it in control. Here are 5 tips on How to Manage Your Anger.Show Notes:Sometimes it feels like anger can just sneak up on us. We don't even see it coming and then BAM! We are feeling angry. And whether that's because something triggered us or a situation escalated further than we expected or it's the reaction we had on deck when something happened out of nowhere. We find ourselves in anger & might not know what to do, so we react and it usually doesn't turn out well.In our last episode, we spoke about how you can determine where your anger comes from. If you haven't listened to that episode, I highly suggest you do so because it's extremely helpful to know where your anger is stemming from, why it shows up the way it does & to know how you can be aware of when it's starting to creep up.Today, I am going to share with you some tips on how we can manage our anger. If you find that you have more regrettable moments than not when you get angry, this will help you. If you don't like the feeling of your anger rising as high as it will go, these tips can be helpful in bringing it down before it gets that high. It will also allow you to experience your anger at it's highest height, but it won't be as detrimental as it's been in the past or would be when it's in control, not you.Before we get into it, I want to make sure I express to you how important it is to know that anger isn't a bad thing. It's a really great thing, actually. Anger can teach us what really bothers us and where our own personal boundaries lie and how much our emotions at the highest intensity can affect our thoughts & behaviors and what we might need to work on in regard to communication skills. There are other things that our anger can teach us, but those are the ones I wanted to highlight. Anger is more helpful than you think. There is a negative connotation on anger because it's usually coupled with pain or violence because it's not expressed in a healthy way, but it's more than that. Anger can be a signal that something is wrong with your current experience or situation and you should figure out what can be done to change it. Anger can also be motivating for you to follow through with what you've been putting off or to finally make a change you've been avoiding. Remember, ANYTHING can be seen as bad if you only see one side of it.Here are 5 tips on How to Manage Your Anger:Define Your Reason for Being Angry Ask Yourself If Reacting the Way You Want to Will Get You What You Want Take a Break & Find a Quick Release for Your Anger Energy Be Empathetic to the Person/Situation Communicate Assertively, Not AggressivelyThank you so much for listening, downloading & sharing!! I appreciate you!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlBuy the Planner on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Learning how to deal with your anger is really important, but you'll be able to manage it better if you know where it originates from. Here are 5 tips on how to determine where your anger comes from.Show Notes:Looking back, I think a lot of my anger stemmed from not being truly seen by others, not getting enough attention from my parents, feeling like I couldn't ask for help and failing to hit my own (and others) unrealistic expectations. And I'm not saying I am directly BLAMING these things on why I experienced anger, but it definitely contributed.I'm not sure what spurred the desire to talk about anger this week, but I know it's an important topic. A lot of us have anger we don't understand or feel like we don't know how to control, so I know it's always helpful to discuss it & help ourselves be more in tune with our own anger. This week, I plan to talk about how we determine where our anger comes from & what we can do to manage our anger. Today we will start with the former.As with most things, the journey to discovering where a mindset and/or behavior comes from can take time. If you're new to self-awareness, it could take a lot longer than you want because you have to figure out the best way for you to become more cognizant of what you're thinking & doing & then spending time better understanding it. But even if you're not new to being self-aware, if it's a subject you haven't breached before, you might need more time to dig into it & allow yourself to be honest about it all. Just know that you can take your time.When it comes to understanding where your anger comes from, you're going to need to look into multiple sources. And I'll share those tips on what to do for that discovery, but first I want to mention that sometimes we can see the need for anger in our lives and might use these reasons as excuses to be angry more than we might need to be.Sometimes anger can be seen as necessary when setting boundaries with others & asserting ourselves when expressing our needs. I think that if we aren't aware of how we're acting, this can take on an aggressive tone. Something to be aware of. Classically, some opt to use anger as an expression to release pent-up emotions & be free from emotional burdens. As long as you're doing this in a way that doesn't hurt someone else, you should be good. The one I find most interesting is how anger can be used to validate ourselves when we feel wronged or mistreated. This can be really helpful to know if we typically hide away our emotions or feel we can't express anger. You know I believe we should acknowledge & accept all emotions, but that doesn't mean taking any actions with that anger.Here are 5 tips on How to Determine Where Your Anger Comes From:Identify Your Triggers. Reflect on Childhood Experiences. Use Mindfulness as a Base Line. Determine How Often You Project or Blame Others. Ask Yourself What You're Afraid of.Thank you for listening, downloading & sharing the show! You rock!!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlPlanner Now on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Get the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshopVisit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Learning how to manage your insecurities will limit distractions from self-growth, getting in the way of changes we are making, and accomplishing your goals, especially goals that require stepping outside of your comfort zone. We got 5 tips on how to manage your insecurities.Show Notes:It takes a lot of honesty to admit to yourself what you are struggling with and what needs to change. But once you do this, you will be able to move forward with better understanding on why you are struggling and what needs to happen next for change.And I don't want you to think that it's super easy to start being honest with yourself. It can take some time if we are used to brushing things under the rug or downplaying anything good or bad that happens or we have a lot of pride & ego issues getting in our way. But it's worth the effort to just start admitting to yourself what is not working, what is really getting in your way & what is only around because of vanity reasons. Stop chaining yourself to pain by clinging to all these issues.The episode that released right before this was all about how you can know you're insecure & struggling with insecurities. If you haven't listened to that episode, I would highly recommend it to know the why before the how. Which leads me to what we are going to talk about today, the details on HOW we can manage our insecurities. And again, the reason we are looking to manage our insecurities is to no longer allow these things to control us & get in our way of accomplishing our goals, moving forward with change and live your life without as many distractions to talk you out of stepping outside your comfort zone & achieving self-growth.Here are 5 tips on How to Manage Your Insecurities:Accept & Confront Your Insecurities. (Where is your insecurity coming from? Comparison/Past Criticisms/Negative Self-Image/Find the root cause & confront the core issue.)Forgive & Let Go of Past Experiences.Challenge Negative Thoughts & Practice Self-Approval. (Stop yourself in your tracks when you start thinking negatively about yourself or other things. Also, learn to let go of needing validation from others.)Remember Comparison Will Be the Death of You. (You get nothing from comparison. Some say it can help with motivation of what you want, but you having the thing someone else has WILL look different then THEM having it. We can't just copy & paste. It doesn't work like that.)Adopt a Growth Mindset. (A fixed mindset will tell you that you can't get better or be different than you naturally are. A fixed mindset is a deadend. This is why a growth mindset is so important because it tells you to keep trying, to KNOW you can change and learn new things & be different than you are if you CHOOSE to be.)Thank you so much for listening, downloading & sharing the show!! You are supporting me so well by doing these things!Thank you!!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlPlanner Now on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Get the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshopVisit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Sometimes we don't even realize we are experiencing insecurities because what we are going through feels so normal or not a big deal. But the sooner we determine what we are struggling with, the sooner we can take action to manage it. Here are 5 signs you're struggling with feeling insecure.Show Notes:Being insecure was like a past time for me growing up. We all know I was a hard core people pleaser, but beyond that, I also believed more of what people told me about myself than what I thought of myself. I lacked confidence & self-esteem, so there were very few opportunities for me to feel good about something I did or could do. Even now, I do feel insecure about creating something or doing something that I think could be helpful that wasn't requested. But I try to remember that even if one person doesn't find something helpful doesn't mean someone else won't. And when I am feeling unworthy or less than or like I don't matter, I try to examine what is contributing to feeling this way and whether or not this is a true insecurity or something that is fleeting.When you are dealing with a true insecurity, you feel doubt, fear or uncertainty about yourself. And having these feelings from time to time is no big deal and totally normal. But if you find it becoming something that weighs heavily on you and you think about it often or is getting in the way of you actually doing things and stepping out of your comfort zone, you're gonna need to address it so it doesn't cause ongoing issues for you.You are probably struggling with being insecure if you:Feel inadequateOften feel jealous or enviousAre highly critical of yourselfFear rejectionAre a people pleaser and/or perfectionistInsecurities can become something harder to manage when it's combined with comparison. We can feel insecure about the way we sing because we have been told it's not the best or it doesn't sound the same as others. But when you couple that with thinking it NEEDS to be the same as someone else's, you are really rooting in the insecurity. If you're unsure how to tell if you struggle with being insecure or not, then you're in luck because it's exactly what we are going to talk about today. This episode will share tips on how to determine if you're struggling with insecurity and the next episode at the end of the week will go over how to manage your insecurities so those don't end up controlling you.Here are 5 signs of someone struggling with being insecure:You can't feel good about yourself until you brag about yourself to others.You often undercut other people's opinions. You allow past experiences to dictate future ones.You're defensive. You're negative about what you're doing and/or what others are doing.Thank you SO MUCH for listening, downloading & sharing the show! I appreciate every single one of you!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlPlanner Now on AMAZON!: https://amzn.to/3WwthT2Get the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshopVisit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzoTwitter: @realsabrinajoyEmail Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletterCashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

These tips may not be wildly different than ones I would give in a generalized chat about anxiety, but it's all about the perspective that we see our struggles through & how these tips can be shifted to serve us in that way. Here are 5 tips for managing anxiety as a mom.Show Notes:I sometimes blame myself for how badly my kiddo deals with anxiety because I truly believe she learned it from me. I did my best to put on a brave face anytime I was feeling anxious or heavy-hearted in some way, but I'm sure she still FELT it. Kids are SO GOOD at seeing right through you & finding the truth if you aren't careful. There were, for sure, times I just let my stress, frustrations and anxieties out for her to witness. And after any outburst that wasn't appropriate or the best choice, I also let her know afterward. Especially if that meant apologizing to her because I may have chosen to react instead of respond and took it out on her.s was such a good opportunity to teach real-life lessons & have honest conversations about how people act & how we should deal with that. I am very much a ‘let's learn in the moment' kind of mom. More often than not I am talking about a lesson that can be learned in that experience. And that was really helpful when I would let an anxious moment spin out of control because I was able to show our kiddo how to recover.I'm not saying you should just let it all out & use it as an excuse to teach your kiddo something. It can't be like that all the time. We need to figure out what will help us manage our anxiety, even under the weight of everything we do as a mom. If you missed it, the episode that was released right before this one is all about some common causes of anxiety for moms. I talk about financial pressures, work-life balance, things like that because it's important to draw awareness to what's contributing to our struggles to better understand it & be able to manage it.Today I want to share some tips for actually managing anxiety as a mom. These tips aren't wildly different from what I would share with anyone else struggling with anxiety, but it's helpful to see your struggle through both your personal perspective and a wider, more generalized perspective.Here are 5 Tips for Managing Anxiety as a Mom:Prioritize Everything You Can.Work On Being More Present.Set Boundaries to Limit Overwhelming Commitments.Practice Self-Compassion.Make Having a Support System a Top Priority. Thank you so much for sharing the show & being dedicated to listening & downloading. I appreciate it so much & am really grateful for you all.Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlGet the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshop Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter Join the Text Community: Text @realpos to 81010 and you're in!CashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Anxiety can be a struggle for anyone, but it can be helpful to drill down on why anxiety is a struggle by seeing it from your specific perspective. This is why we have 5 possible reasons why moms struggle with anxiety & seeing it from the motherhood experience.Show Notes:I had already struggled with anxiety before becoming a mother. It was something I dealt with because of my need to fit in & measure up to what everyone else was doing. But when I became a mother, my anxiety did increase a considerable amount.It was more induced by not knowing exactly how to be the best mom I could be to this little being that joined us in the world. I had studied child psychology in school because I was on pace to become a child psychologist, but just because you read all the books and even have time watching & bringing up other kids doesn't mean you will know exactly what to do with your own kid.So for me, my pre-existing anxiety turned into something greater and a little harder to deal with.Anxiety is a big deal for anyone that struggles with it. There is no categorized group of people that struggle more or less, it's all just in a different way. But I think it's important to speak on those differences and how anxiety can become a struggle, depending on the perspective you're coming from in that season of life. And taking a look at anxiety through the motherhood perspective can be helpful in understanding where it could be coming from & how it's still sticking around and/or getting worse.I honestly can't tell you how the idea of speaking on having anxiety as mom came to be, but I remember sitting on the couch in my living room and it popped into my head and I immediately started researching it. And as I was thinking over it more and more, I realized it could be a really great episode to speak on and better understand why moms struggle with anxiety and what to do to manage it.Today, I am going to talk about some of the reasons moms can struggle with anxiety. The next episode will be about how to manage anxiety as a mom.Let's get into 5 possible reasons moms struggle with anxiety:Financial Pressures Social Expectations of Being a MomPrevious Trauma/ExperiencesWork-Life Balance Lack of SleepThank you SO MUCH for listen, downloading & sharing!I also appreciate any way you decide to support me, whether financially or socially by sharing the show with others.You're all amazing!Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlGet the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshop Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter Join the Text Community: Text @realpos to 81010 and you're in!CashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

Instead of relying on others to tell you what you should do & being addicted to external validation, it's best to develop trust in yourself to know what decision is best for you, even if it turns out to not be exactly correct. Here are 5 tips on how to start trusting yourself.Show Notes:I used to have this bad habit of asking so many people for advice to figure out what I should do in life. And yes, it was definitely a symptom of being a people pleaser, but it was also a lack of confidence and trust in myself. It's also an offshoot of external validation. And if you want to learn more about letting go of the need for external validation, listen to episode 367 of the podcast because it's the perfect jumpstart for that.When you rely on others to validate you, you learn to not trust yourself. You learn to dismiss your own gut feelings and trust whatever other people say because it feels safer, but also feels more reliable coming from people you allow to pass judgment on you & who's opinions you allow to control you.Yes, I know, that might have come off a little strong, but let's not pretend we aren't leaning in the wrong direction sometimes. Regardless, let's acknowledge what is true and move forward in doing what is necessary to become our best selves in this moment.You might think it's easier to just rely on others to lead you in the right direction & trust in what THEY say you should do. And you're right, it IS easier, but it also causes issues at the same time. The more you rely on others to decide things for you, the less you'll rely on yourself to make decisions and the harder it will be to turn that train around. To get back to trusting yourself. To return to a mindset that is ok with taking a chance on your own gut/instinct and accepting the possibility that a mistake or failure might occur. Learning to trust yourself is integral to making decisions easier, building up your own confidence and even being trusted more by others. When others see the trust you have in yourself, it exudes confidence and belief in what you're doing. And since you're not questioning it, they don't feel the need to question it. Self-trust also leads to stronger self-understanding. We can better understand the reasons we do certain things and become more honest with ourselves in what we're struggling with & what needs to happen next to become better. Just as someone else decides to be vulnerable & transparent with you about something, leading to more trust because they are being authentic, it works the same way with ourselves. It's the self-awareness that starts to question WHY we are fearful and discover what insecurities are getting in our way that will help us grow and start to trust ourselves more.Here are 5 tips on How to Start Trusting Yourself:Abide by Your Personal Boundaries. Validate Your Own Feelings & Needs. Let Go of What/Who Doesn't Serve You or Harms You. Reflect on Times You Have Trusted Yourself. Learn from Mistakes & Failures. Support the showSupport the Show on Patreon: patreon.com/realpositivegirlGet the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshop Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter Join the Text Community: Text @realpos to 81010 and you're in!CashApp Show Donations: $sabrinaperozzo

There is a difference between NEEDING to be liked & wanting to be likable. One is based on wanting to develop relationships & the other is more based in people pleasing behaviors & mindsets. Here are 6 tips on how to become more likable.Show Notes:Let me start by saying that I don't mean this in a people pleaser-y type of way AT ALL. There is a difference between needing to be liked and wanting to be likable.When you NEED to be liked, you are desperate and really doing anything you can to convince and manipulate others into liking you, even if it's just surface level. But when you want to be likable, you want to be someone that is approachable and open and truly being themselves. Being likable means you aren't trying to be someone you aren't. When you need to be liked, you will become whoever you need to be to get the likes. Similar to people pleasing.It's often not until someone else brings it up that we realize we are not as likable as we think. It can also happen when we start to realize the people we try to be friends with don't really reciprocate those feelings. This isn't ALWAYS true, but sometimes it is.We might not be as likable as we think. This can happen when we have managed to gain friends and/or partners as we currently are and don't see anything that needs changing. Or we don't consider any behavior and/or mindset changes we have had recently and can't see that we are different than we were when we created connections easier.One of the biggest things I know I struggle with is Resting B Face. It's that face where you look stone cold unapproachable and like if you do approach, it won't be a fun time. And usually it's not because you are angry or mad or whatever. For me, I usually look this way because I'm thinking deeply or unsure of what is going to happen next, so I don't really have any emotion.Regardless of what the reason is for you feeling or knowing you're not likable, it's something most people want to adjust so they can have relationships and live a fuller life with connections and people in it.Here are 6 tips on how to become more likable:Be interested in others genuinely. Be your authentic self.Don't be attention-seeking. Be caring to others.Be confident in yourself. Don't always be a downer. I really appreciate everyone for listening, downloading & sharing the show. Thank you!Support the showGet the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshop Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter! Join the Text Community: Text @realpos to 81010 and you're in!

Instead of allowing your past pains & traumas to hold you hostage & get in your way of achieving new goals & having new experiences, decide to let these pains stay in the past & not be the reason you don't move forward in life. Here are 5 tips that will help you do this.Show Notes:I wanted to bring this topic up because as we enter a new year, as important as it is to focus on new goals & opportunities we are embarking on, it's ALSO important to not drag unnecessary baggage & pain from the past into this new year.Maybe you don't feel the need to have a fresh start altogether, but at least a clean slate for the moment will make it a whole lot easier to achieve your new goals & not spend too much time on things you cannot change. You cannot change what happened in the past. You can only learn & grow from it, then move on.When we grasp too tightly to our past pains & tough experiences, these things can hold us captive & it can feel like it's taking over our whole lives. It's as if these things that happened however long ago are STILL happening because you are constantly reliving the pain. And sometimes we believe that by going over what happened & reliving it, we are somehow fixing what happened or going to find a way out by still continuing to go through it. And I know most often the only way forward is through, but in the case of past trauma and pain, you don't have to go through it by reliving to move forward. You can deal with it and then be done.Holding onto your pain makes the journey of moving forward so much heavier & harder. This is why I want to share with you 5 ways to leave your pain in the past, so you can live in the present & look forward to your future. How to leave your pain in the past:Honor & Accept Your Feelings About the Experience Create Distance - Mentally & Physically Let Go of Your Need for Apologies & UnderstandingMake Room for the NewTake Responsibility for Your PartI appreciate every single one of you that listens!Thank you so much!Support the showGet the NEW PLANNER-JOURNAL!! https://www.sabrinajoy.com/mindsetshop Visit me on Instagram or TikTok: @sabrinajoyperozzo Email Me: realpositivegirlpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter https://www.sabrinajoy.com/newsletter! Join the Text Community: Text @realpos to 81010 and you're in!