Be conscious of being an “expired avatar.” What is an “expired avatar”? It's the old parts of you that want to die off and be reborn—a cycle of death and rebirth, like rising from the ashes. If you continue to try to relive a part of you that wants to evolve, that’s when mental health issues can become very real. The more you try to act as if those parts of you don’t exist, the more you will seek dopamine hits. "Dopamine hits" are the bursts of pleasure or reward that occur in the brain when dopamine, a neurotransmitter, is released. Dopamine is often called the "feel-good" chemical because it plays a significant role in the brain's reward system, influencing feelings of pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement of behaviors. It’s completely fine to not know what to do next. It’s also completely fine with knowing you no longer resonate with things you’re used to doing. It’s not completely fine to act like your “expired avatar” isn’t expired. I like to use this technique to calm myself down when new experiences come my way and it makes me anxious. I say to myself while taking a walk… “It’s okay, I’m okay (deep breath). It’s okay, I’m okay (deep breath). I got this. I’m good. Bruh, I’m tripping. I’m human. My feelings are very real, but they’re not necessarily my reality. All I have to do is be better than I was yesterday. Am I better? Duh, the f*ck! Just remember, everything I want I get, if not immediately, eventually. 💯 Just keep going, beautiful. Don’t stop for anything or anyone! Just breathe (deep breath). God’s got me, just like last time and the time before that, and all the times before that.” I had to figure something out after everything I’ve been through, and the best part is that this process actually works for me and all my clients. What’s one of your techniques for surrendering to new experiences? #positivepsychology #mindfulness #mindset #overcomeobstacles #mentalhealth #productivity #professionalwomen #personaldevelopment #motivation #riskmanagement #innovation #health #spiritual #lifecoach #speaker #author #persuadeyourwayourofpoverty
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Trauma-Informed Domestic Violence Trainer
7moEmbracing the concept of the "expired avatar" is such a powerful way to acknowledge and honor our personal growth and transformation.Your technique for calming anxiety in the face of new experiences is truly inspiring and practical.