Washday Talks: Recent Episodes
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Realistic, Respective, and Authentic. Welcome to Washday Talks! Most of my greatest thoughts come whilst I’m washing my hair, who can relate? Here at Washday Talks we speak about life through an authentic lens.
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Oversharing should be something you embrace, but this doesn't mean you should run away from being honest with your story!Listen to today's episode on the importance of being open with your life experiences - doing so empowers others; reminds you of your journey, and gives you ownership over your own experiences.Tune in to today's episode; you definitely don't want to miss it--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ora5/message
In today’s long awaited episode we discuss what it means to be a Christian in the creative space, and the challenges and blessings that come alongside it.My friend, Dami has started a successful journey of content creation in the past year and has been able to explore the realities of loving Jesus on a public platform and the impact that makes.We also discuss the balance between unhealthy comparison and taking inspiration from other people’s content. There is a very thin line between the two.Navigating life as a creative can be difficult, but a supportive community and strong personal drive will keep you going.Throughout this episode I have inserted clips of my own creative journey over the past few years, all of which is rooted in my love for Christ.Enjoy the episode and follow Dami ❤️@DamiFadunMusic by lakey inspired
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Forgiveness is a personal journey - a decision that we make to release someone from an unhealthy hold in our heart. Unforgiveness is the breeding ground for bitterness, resentment, and anger. It can poison our relationships with others and our relationship with ourself. Forgiveness doesn’t require reconciliation, neither does it require you to forget the wrong done to you. It just requires that you let go, and it makes you all the better for doing so.
You will be all the better for doing so
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Watch today’s episode on how to overcome comparison and jealousy when it comes to building up your talents and aspirations.
There is no beneficial fruit in unhealthy comparison, it leads to the breakdown of relationships and dreams.
If one does not master their emotions in the place of comparison, they are at risk of ruining everything they have worked for. We must learn to be content in our own journey. We must learn to stay in our Lane.
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Join us in today's episode with Esther on how to make the most of your opportunities. Esther has balanced various leadership positions and outreach programmes with her social life and education. Being a Land Economy Student at the University of Cambridge has not stopped her from pursuing her passion of social activism and equity within higher education.
In today's episode Esther shares her wisdom on how to interact with new people, how to balance her life, and how to deal with conflict. Esther shares her experiences working within Jesus College, and how she makes the most of the opportunities that come her way.
This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Join us in today's episode on the value of connections with our guest Toni!
When I first met Toni I admired his ability to connect with people on a genuine level. In today's episode we discuss the importance of putting yourself into new environments and being intentional about the relationships we make and keep. Networking is more than just a corporate transaction - great benefits come from interacting with great people.
It would be a shame to deny ourselves the opportunity to grow with others. When we show up, we do ourselves a big favour.
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Throughout the weeks I've been learning some uncomfortable life lessons, but as always, I've decided to embrace the growth. Time has taught me more about the relationships I have and the value of waiting things out. Things don't always stay the same and people change in response to the developments happening in their life. As friends and family, we are to respect this growth, and we should understand when life is taking us different ways.
Another thing I've been learning about is communication, and how every feeling we have doesn't have to be expressed, but that doesn't mean they have to be ignored. Sometimes we need to be open with those around us about how we feel, sometimes we don't. The best phrase to use here is 'it's all about finding balance'.
And last but not least - Feedback. Simple lesson: if it's coming from the right people - take it.
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As long as we have a destination, we have a journey, and in this journeying we are developing and achieving things that are worthy of our recognition. There is power in the journey, and often it equips us for the end goal. Embrace it!
Listen to today's episode on the strength we garner from staying in the race towards our end goal. There's so much beauty to be appreciated, we just need to recognise it.
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Shame is a mental hindrance that prevents us from trying again and approaching life with the best of what we have. Shame distorts our reality, redirecting our focus from the truth of life, to the negativity of our self-condemnation. Shame says everything is over, the reality is that we should be trying again. As long as we are alive there is always room to grow, and if we fully want to make a change, we need to come to the understanding that our past can never keep us in its shackles.
Join me in today's podcast episode on the dangers of shame and the necessity of letting it go.
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It is important to show up for yourself, because in doing so you are equipped to show up for others. It's a beautiful thing where your inner healing enables you to heal others.
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Love is shown in the hard times, because it is tested in the hard times. You can't have perfect love if there isn't some conflict. Or rather, you don't realise you have perfect love until some conflict arises.
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Life throws us hurdles and we find ourselves in awkward positions, but we must remember that there is always something to be learnt from the places we find ourselves in. Appreciate the season Learn to love living in the wait
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Sometimes the only payment for what you are waiting for is time. Get used to it and enjoy the journey along the way. Growth is never linear, be open to new insights about yourself
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I can’t come and die for my degree. In this episode we talk stress management, University, and well-being. It’s important that you don’t let anything become too big for you to take care of yourself. You either rest voluntarily now or be forced to do so later. Your choice
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Hola, aside from my mild screaming over a spider, in this episode I talk about the lessons I've learnt from love this past year. Listen and enjoy!
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We all have gifts and talents which we can use to impact the world, yet many of us keep them hidden for fear of judgement or due to our failure to truly acknowledge their relevance. It's often through meeting others who can see our talents that we learn how to use them. Sometimes people can notice things about us that we've never seen for ourselves.
Let's try to affirm others, if we notice a strength in them let's draw their attention to it. Let us build each other up.
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Welcome To Washday Talks, in this episode I discuss the vision behind this movement and where my passion for personal development stems from. Washday Talks aims to impact the world, to be a place of healing a change where people discover themselves and their talents in a supportive community fuelled by love. We all have within us the capability to guide and impact others, Washday Talks hopes to be a nurturing place for generations. I'm so excited to see this happen. Thank you for all the support and I love you! Link to Typedia: https://typedia.co.uk/
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The season of preparation is a time period where we acquire things, lose things, and endure things as a result of surrounding pressure. The ultimate purpose of a season of preparation is to stir within you the character needed for your next level. These seasons are inevitable in life as they equip us for future events. What distinguishes a season of preparation from one of struggle is our perspective. We can use our challenges to develop our character.
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When You Expect You Prepare
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We all need mirrors to cover our blind spots. We have people in our lives who are loving enough to tell us the truth and we shouldn't take them for granted. We need to build up our tolerance for offense and learn to separate a kind word of truth from an attack on our character. Similarly we too shouldn't be afraid of telling those we love the truth. It's a blessing not many of us appreciate.
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Stay and heal in a process of essential healing it is important that you do not run away lest you miss out on some key things. We must also remain content, if you are not happy here you will never appreciate there. Wait until its your time and in the waiting season remain content.
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An area of myself that I am working on is inconsitencies in my character, like I'm super bubbly this week then super quiet and shy next week. I want to be consistent and to stop allowing my emotions to rule me the way they do. I'm already making a lot of progress and I'm on my way to healing. Another thing I've realised these past few weeks is that I really like being affirmed in private, when people choose to spend time with me one on one - it makes my heart swirl. Can you relate?
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Here we go again, another talk about being alone. Looking back on my relationships over the years I am reflecting on the ways in which I have allowed myself to feel isolated. Friendship is a two way street and where you sow you will reap. Let us be better in how we treat the people around us and let us remember that its not always everyone else's fault that we feel alone
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Help I'm desperate for a relationship! Have you ever felt that way, an intense longing for someone you can be intimate with? Well, if you have you're not alone. Romantic relationships are important, they make life all the more fulfilling. But we need to be wise in how we enter into them, if we don't tread carefully we can hurt ourselves in the process. In this episode I give you some hard but very honest truths about dating in an attempt to guide you. If we know what exactly we expect from our partner it makes our journey together a lot more clearer.
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Hey guys, apologies for disappearing for like a month, but in my time away I've learnt a lot more about life and I've got the scars to show it.
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Honour is the tangible form of respect, admiration and love. We often feel strongly about people within our hearts but fail to express it openly. Let’s start showing people we care. Let’s honour them
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Another episode on people and growth with random snippets of my life. I’m reluctant to call this a life update, but let’s just say these past few weeks have been really insightful
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Stop running away from the positions of leadership that you’ve been called to. You were placed in this position within someone’s life for a purpose
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You should know what you want and aim for it. Don’t settle for less and don’t be afraid to cut off the people who fall short. Life isn’t long enough for us to be entertain rubbish relationships. Pick your self worth over other’s company
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How much talent have we hidden ourselves from due to our failure to acknowledge people. Be present with those around you, company is a gift. There is value in everyone, we all have something to give. Don’t miss out on what could be the greatest connection of all time.
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Growing requires maturity and honesty with yourself. Life is too short to live in denial
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A video I made a few months ago on my Youtube channel on how to reach your goals. Forgive my mild arrogance - this is from a few months ago. But the truth still stands. Confidence in yourself is the way to go if you want to change the world
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Do you put in the work? And if so, is it enough? We’re always in seasons of preparation - times where we can learn and develop the skills and attitude needed for our next level. It’s important that we use these seasons well.
A revelation I’ve come across is that I’m obsessed with being loved by a big sister. I'm thinking too small, so I've decided to be my own big sis, and a sister to others. I want to get into the habit of creating the love rather than always searching for it.
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Are you graced for that relationship? Stop allowing embarrassment to keep you from your talent
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Are you the problem or the answer? A lot of our internal and social issues can be solved by taking responsibility and agency. Support systems and community are important so play your part.
Givers are getters.
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Language is powerful and respect is important. With my words and actions I want people to feel seen - it’s one of the strongest things we can do
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It’s easy to get lost in the hype of the crowd, the online trends, the desire for relevancy in the grand scheme of things. But at what cost? Is individuality, principle, and belief worth trading?
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Let's talk insecurity and the struggles that accompany it. Acknowledgement is the first step to change so let's get real with ourselves.
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Sometimes we distance ourselves from those who are meant to help us because we've judged them before even having a conversation.
Let's appreciate the diversity of human experience and do better.
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Forgive, and when you remember, forgive again. Holding grudges isn’t worth it. It takes a toll on yourself and those around you - it can ruin relationships. Learn how to let go when the circumstance requires it. Learn how to forgive again
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A Q&A with an anticipated guest - AJA.
Let's talk about identity and childhood, business and relationships. Should your boyfriend support your hustle? Should you let a friend go because of their emotional drama?
Let's discuss
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Why has black hair been attached to so many ideologies and movements - why is it politicised? Let's discuss
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Not everyone knows but .... I have a hidden Youtube channel [insert shock and surprise] and I've just found out that I can download the videos and post them here!
So here you go - content from my Youtube channel Enjoy!
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Let go of your need for control. Let go of that man, that friend, that relative. It’s a season of growth so we need to move forward. And moving forward is always easier when you have less to carry.
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Have we ever taken the time to fully explore what ambition is to us? Ambition does not guarantee success, neither does it guarantee peace. In fact, for many of us, our ambitions are rooted in our selfishness. Let’s discuss ambition through a realistic lens and uncover whether the sleepless nights, relentless effort, and hyper self awareness is really worth it
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What is diversity and why is it needed? Our lives are so greatly impacted by what we see, hear, and internalise. Join us in this discussion about society and culture, most specifically, the representation of marginalised groups in the media. There is power in what see and experience, so let’s take this power and redefine it.
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Why do you keep going? Let’s discuss motivations and willpower, consistency, and purpose. We get real in today’s episode, weaving psychology with philosophy and opinion with fact. What is your why? And why do you keep going?
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I’m backkkkkk, 4 weeks of reflection and healing and Washday Talks is revived again. Thank you so much for bearing with me whilst I took this break and thank you for the support. This is the season of growth. Things are changing for the better
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I’m putting myself first. Things haven’t been the best in terms of my character. I have felt disappointed in the ways I’ve behaved BUT I’ve decided to do something about it. There’s no point wallowing in pity, I’m getting up and changing my life. So give me 4 weeks to get things on track and then I’ll be back. It’s healing season. We’re ushering in a season of growth
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You sent the questions and I brought the answers. This week's Q&A is very interesting, let's talk about pride, confidence, fear, and disrespect. As always, things get very very real, listen and enjoy!
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Jbankz is back!!! And in this episode we're talking about all things self love, self worth, and self appreciation. It's important to know your worth, it's essential that you feel good about yourself.
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Have you ever been so desperate for a man's approval that you purposely compromise your principles, beliefs, and morals? Have you ever purposefully humiliated your female friends or other women in the presence of men in pursuit of their attention. Do you change the way you dress, talk, and think, all for men.
The male gaze is ever present and constantly affecting the way many of us behave. Let's talk about it. Our obsession with men.
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It's my birthday and I've turned a very significant age. Life has not been smooth sailing all the time, but so far it's been a very interesting ride. I've learnt many lessons and overcome many struggles and altogether I'm very grateful.
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We all crave attention, we all desire validation. But the question is, do we let these desires rule us. Are our friends, principles, and morals really worth compromising for momentary fame? Is clout really as important as we think? Let's find out, if you're a hidden clout chaser.
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How can you reach a level of excellence? How can you become the very best? Is pride a necessary part of greatness? Let's discuss these questions with our second guest of the year - Josh. You're in for a laugh, advice, and truth.
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People are amazing, people are different, full of diverse perspective. Everyone has a story, and every relationship you make will have some effect on you. Take your relationships seriously, cherish them, and understand them, know when its time to let people go and when its time to hold onto them. It is through our relationships that we experience love. And love is very important.
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People are getting hurt, due to cheaters, liars, heartbreak, and all round rubbish. Dating isn't easy, and its not getting any easier and the result is more broken hearts and fractured trust. Join our discussion on the challenges of relationships and the shared struggles we face in the world of dating. Falling in love doesn't seem as appealing as it once did, not when there's so much to lose.
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There's nothing wrong with setting boundaries, they can protect us from from offence and harm, they can set standards for respect, and they can even strengthen relationships. But problems arise from boundaries when we start using them as forces of divisions - ways to intentionally distance ourselves from relationships that could benefit us. Boundaries help us heal from trauma, but they can also cut us off from others. Use boundaries intentionally.
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Self pity can be addictive. At times, it feels nice to wallow in our sense of sadness, to project it onto others, to tell ourselves that there's no way out. But we need to wake up and remind ourselves that sadness can be a choice.
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Choose Peace over Pain.
And watch your life change for the better.
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Imagination is innovation and innovation is success. The key to our dreams resides in our mental space, there's so much potential in our thoughts.
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What is making us lose confidence in ourselves? Let's find out.
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Red flags can also be people. Look carefully at those who you keep close and ask yourself if they're really worth your time
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Who Am I?
Why Am I Here?
What Is My Purpose?
3 simple questions of great importance, let us discuss!
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Self Help is ruining our social lives, self esteem, and personality. Not all motivational content is really motivational, choose wisely when looking for a quick inspirational video, not everything is as beneficial as it seems.
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This episode gets very real and very deep. Body confidence, Insecurity, depression. It's a long and continuous journey, one I'm still embarking on, one I'm still healing from. I'm getting real with myself, hope you can get real with yourself too.
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We spend too much time worrying about the opinions of others, and too little time thinking about what we actually want for ourselves. If we could only just sum up the courage to take that bold step into the unknown, if only we weren't so afraid of what they would say about us if we did.
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Ambition is great, until it's not. Don't get caught up in your thirst for success, remember there's more to life than riches and fame.
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How other people view you is not completely out of your control, you have the power to change their perceptions. By changing the way we carry ourselves we can invoke different reactions from those around us, if you walk and talk like royalty, you are likely to be treated like one.
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For the sake of your future self get up out of your bed and do something great with your life.
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Fiction, a form a self expression, a window to the soul. As we get older we tend to gravitate towards the world of self-help and critically acclaimed educational books - of course knowledge is wealth, right? But what if I told you that the made up fantasies of our childhood held a type of gold unrivalled by any sophisticated manuscript, would you still view fiction as a pleasure of the past, or would you take it up as your greatest treasure.
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It's time we stop blaming others for what we brought upon ourselves, just take responsibility !
Let's be honest, life can be tough, things get hard, and it doesn't feel fair, but that doesn't mean we can't do anything to change it, we are in control, so let us take back control of what is making us feel so helpless. In the episode I got real with you guys, let's hope you can all get real with yourselves too.
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Pride, a tower - an inevitable fall. We all know pride is bad for us, but unfortunately it manifests itself in so many aspects of our lives, how exactly can we deal with something so prevalent in our culture? How do we stay consistent when we have so many commitments? How do we receive criticism without hurting our ego? Listen to find out !
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You sent your questions, I brought some answers. Let's discuss identity crisis, the pains of chronic people pleasing, and the limiting nature of insecurity. Let's be realistic, everyone's got problems and we don't always have the answers, but that doesn't mean we should shy away from a good discussion.
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Everyone has their bad days, it's normal, right? But when things start piling up and motivation and passion flies out the window, life can get quite hard and we can get quite tired. But there's always a way out, being tired doesn't have to be the choice you choose.
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Insecurity is normal, it's our reaction to uncertainty, it manifests through our patterns of thinking, it is an emotion, for some, it is a part of their identity. But why would something so common be so dangerous? Why is it something we need to watch out for and deal with?
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Life is an ever moving river, one that flows on steadily regardless of our inner turmoil and struggles, our despair or anger, our grief and sorrow. Life waits for no one, it brings time along with it too, yet for some reason we seem to wish the world would slow down just for us. It's important that we find ways to keep up with the pace of life and how to stay afloat during hard times, what are the keys to this? Humility and Servitude.
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Self-control has been labelled as the antagonist of failure, the ally of success, and the brother to discipline, a simple recipe for greatness. But what if self-control isn't as attainable as we think. What if our very society was conditioning us to fight against restriction all in the name of instant pleasure.
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If you're a regular listener you know how much I love to go off topic, well here's a full episode dedicated to just that. Here I talk ( or should I say ramble) about jealousy and how in most cases it's completely normal, Self-help and how unpractical it can be, and insecurity, which seems to have a foothold in almost everything. And of course, how could I record a podcast episode without insulting social media like I always do! Hope you enjoy, and don't forget to give us a follow @washdaytalks on Insta, comment down below if you want to see more episodes likes this.
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You sent in your questions and I delivered the answers, so let's discuss. Stress management, podcast issues, McDonald's and much more. Tune in to hear your favourite podcaster share her views on various topics.
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Motivation, it's everywhere. On Instagram in those inspirational quotes, on Youtube, with those perfect morning routines. Motivation is the key to success, or so we thought, we rely on it so much yet it fails us time and time again. Because realistically, motivation is nothing without the actions which supplement it. Successful habits, Optimum Environments, and Consistency.
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The inspirational quotes and motivational speakers are telling us to follow our dreams, to work for what we long for, to chase that mirage of success to the ends of the earth until we finally catch it. But let's be realistic, how many of us actually succeed? There are bills, obligations, hardships, and unfortunately, not everyone has wealthy backgrounds to back up their endeavours.
Is chasing your dreams exclusive to the privileged and wealthy, is it right for us to encourage our children, students, and mentees to take the conventional job routes, the ones which guarantee employment? Can we ever justify the education system's demolition of childhood dreams with the prospect of financial security?
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Why do we change the way we speak, is it insecurity, conformity, prejudice? Why do we try to sound posh, or urban, intelligent, or funny? Why does our language have to reflect so much of our personality? Code Switching is prevalent in many of our lives, yet our reasons for adjusting our accents and language differ greatly. Language can be a means to convey our identity, so by changing it so frequently, one could argue that we are changing ourselves in the process. Or merely ashamed of how others will perceive us if we spoke like we usually did, with our accents and slang.
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How often do you look back on past actions? We are influenced by our thoughts, feelings, and actions. At times, these may be hard to keep in check, however, the art of doing so can be acquired through reflection. Look back on past experiences, decipher them, and watch the magic unfold.
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We've all heard the common narrative, that we all have the same 24 hours in a day, the same access to higher education, the same opportunities as those around us. But is it really true? Do we all really compete on a level playing field? Does privilege really exist? One could argue that our society is fair and just, but personal experiences offer a different story. Personal experiences suggest that a meritocratic society is merely a myth.
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Growth is essential, we can't stay stagnant, living life the same way for the rest of our lives. As Ciara rightly said, we need to 'level up'. But personal growth is no easy feat, it takes time, effort, and dedication. You might even lose a few friends along the way, but that's the beauty of changing your environment, you get to shed any dead weight that is holding you down.
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Why do some people just get away with a bad attitude, why can't we all just chill and be respectful? Well, unfortunately some of us are expected to assume higher moral ground in every situation - it's tiring.
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Life is a rollercoaster, a football game, an ice hockey match, a dance club. Life is what you want it to be lol. But balance is key in achieving both your long-term and short-term goals. It is indicative of your control over your life and your decisions. Successful people achieve balance in life, it's really that important.
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Want to be successful? Well, start incorporating successful people into your environment. It's simple, feed yourself with what you want to see in yourself. Everything influences us, we are an amalgam of our past experiences, and therefore we have the power to shape our future self by filtering our external influences here in the present.
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We've cultivated a widespread culture of over-reliance on technology. Our addiction is the route to our demise, social norms have adapted to accommodate such dangerous behaviour. Our brains are changing as well as our lives. Is this really what we want?
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Uber Eats, our greatest friend in times of trouble, our refuge in in the storm. I'm sure we can all relate to getting that weekly email, encouraging us to purchase one good or another, so tempting right? So genuine. But what if I told you it was all crafted, a way to get you to spend your money. A way to capitalise off of your misinformation, fatigue, and habits. Not so genuine is it?
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Colourism has had its grasp on society for far too long, social media platforms have made it even easier for offensive colourist remarks to circulate, but what's so bad about it, and why do we need it gone?
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'Chase Your Bag' a common phrase in society, encouraging people to focus on the pursuit of money and little else. But this statement undermines the value of relationships, connections, life experiences and purpose. Money is not our sole driving force for success, money is not the definition of success. So let's reshape this phrase. chase your bag now means working towards self-development, a more holistic view of success. Let's discuss how to get there.
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The mass cancelling of public figures seems to absolve celebrities and influencers of their humanity. It is human to make mistakes, but it is cruel to ruin lives over them. Let's discuss the ins and outs of accountability and how exactly it manifests on social media today.
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Show me your friends and I'll tell you what you're willing to tolerate. It's important to set boundaries when it comes to all relationships, but friendships can be quite sticky terrain, especially with society telling us how invaluable they are. But it's okay to enjoy your own company, it's okay to be alone.
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Diet culture, cultivated in a society indulged in instant gratification. How does it shape us? How does it hurt us?
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The rise of TikTok has brought fame to many, and the pursuit of it to much more, it's a hotspot for information on anything and everything, a place to connect and to laugh. But is there something sinister about the app, and is it something we need to watch out for? Just how much of a grip does it have on our society? And how exactly do we get free?
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