Secluded Thoughts

Being the sacrificial lamb and hoping that one day someone pities you enough to help you is a dangerous way to live. It's time to put yourself first, and yes - even against that lazy version of you. Boundaries Episode: #63: How to Set Boundaries & Protect Your Energy From Negative People Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secluded-thoughts/id1561515782?i=1000566153135 GET 20% OFF...

God is trying to talk to you and you worried about giving the message to someone else who's not ready to receive it. You need to worry about yourself sis. Their time will come. This is a clip from Episode 36 - Stop sacrificing yourself for people who don't want your help.   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://ww...

The hardest person to forgive is yourself (in my opinion). If you're like me, you've probably been too hard on yourself. You made mistakes and you've been beating yourself up for it - even if you did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time. But now it's time to forgive yourself. This is a clip from Episode #11 - Stop being so hard on yourself   TO GET CLARITY ON Y...

Don't let your emotions deceive you. If someone is trying to sneak their way back into your life or if your emotions are making you want to rekindle an old flame that almost burned you make sure you listen to this episode before you do anything! Leave a comment on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/9lql5U2EuPE GET 20% OFF JOURNALS USE CODE STP20: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CO...

I learned the real secret to self confidence the hard way. You probably haven't even realized that this one bad habit has been costing you your self confidence. But let's change that today. This is a clip from Episode #9 - 3 Horrible habits you should NEVER have   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

Despite how obvious you may think it is for people to 'tell' that you're hurt or bothered by something they did you'd be surprised at how often people genuinely don't know. Most people are more concerned with their own life to set time aside to assess all their actions toward you to make sure they didn't do anything wrong. It's your job to communicate your boundaries an...

This episode is dedicated to everyone who is planning their goals with the deadline at 25 years old and/or anyone who has been living life on autopilot because they only know what financial and relationship goals they have but have no idea on what they want their life to look like from a 360 perspective. Areas of your life to focus on: Hobbies, luxury, self maintenance, morning + night routine, da...

That painful experience or experiences were tough and I'm sure you'd rather not go through them again. So make sure you reflect on the experience so you actually learn from it. This is a clip from Episode #12 - Why your pain is necessary   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secludedthoughts Yout...

If you adopt this perspective on your mistakes vs beating yourself up and feeling sorry for yourself your life will drastically change! This is a clip from Episode #11 - Stop being so hard on yourself   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secludedthoughts Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecludedThough...

In this episode I really want to encourage you to TAKE A BREAK. I just got back from a 3 week vacation in St. Lucia where I DID NOT WORK. I actually rested and my mind and I have so much to tell you about what I learned. You need a break sis. So many amazing things will come from it!!! SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month of therapy using my link:  https:...

If you look at failure as an end all be all you will never prosper. You'll give up prematurely and never reach your full potential. This perspective on failure is going to change your life. This is a clip from Episode #31 - Don't put yourself in a box   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seclude...

Stop allowing people to unload on you for problems they created in their life. That's not your cross to bear. Sure, it's great to support them but sometimes if you really listen they're the culprit behind the problem and until they take accountability nothing is going to change. And if you help them realize that and they STILL don't plan on taking accountability because they'd...

Is it you or your ego? Are you in control of your ego or is it controlling you? Might be the latter and you don't even realize it. Let's talk about how your ego puts you in unnecessary situations. Use my Audible affiliate link for your FREE 30 day trial that comes with 1 credit for a book: www.audibletrial.com/MXx703 Recommended book for episode: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Amazon lin...

Are you subjecting yourself to negative media? What is the news doing for you? How does it benefit you to be up to date on all of the negative things that are happening in the world? And what about what you consume for hours on social media? Do you realize the effect it's having on you? There's both good and bad things going on in the world, which are you keeping up worth? This is a clip f...

If you try to do too much at once in the beginning you'll burn out before you give yourself a real chance. Take it one step at a time and stop waiting on confidence to start. This is a clip from Episode #1: Perfectionism will get you nowhere - here's what to focus on instead   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https:/...

Are you doing things because you genuinely enjoy it or because of your need to make money? We all have bills and obligations but how much of what you do is influenced by your desire to make money? Do you have any balance? Let's talk about it. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month of therapy using my link: https://betterhelp.com/SECLUDED GET 20% OFF JOURNALS USE...

When are you going to give up this lie? You don't work better under pressure, you just get it done last minute when you no longer have a choice. Let's talk about this. This is a clip from Episode #9 - 3 Horrible habits you should NEVER have   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CONNECTED! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secludedthoughts Y...

You'll start feeling out of place in your current environment and in doing the same things you've always done. It's going to get really and uncomfortable - and even worst when the people in your circle start telling you that you're changing or "switching up." But you did NOT work this hard to stay the same. This is a clip from Episode #37 - What to do when people say "Y...

This episode is dedicated to anyone who feels like quitting. This isn't just some motivational speech. Let's get real about what it's like to feel that way and the struggles we face along the way. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month of therapy using my link: https://betterhelp.com/SECLUDED  GET 20% OFF JOURNALS USE CODE STP20: https://secludedthoughts...

Just because you started off pursuing one thing doesn't mean you have to stick with it till the end. It's ok to change your mind about your career. You're not locked into anything AND you can do multiple things. Don't put yourself in a box because of the time you've already invested in doing one thing. This is a clip from Episode #31 - Don't put yourself in a box.   TO GET...

If you keep focusing on blaming people you will always paint yourself as the victim. When you shift your perspective and take accountability of the role YOU had to play in you getting hurt, you put the power back in your hands. It's time to put the power back in your hands. This is a clip from Episode #7 - 3 Things that are either making or breaking you right now.   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEA...

This episode is for you if you’re being taken for granted and you think the solution is finding the right person to appreciate you OR if you have an idea and you can’t quite find people doing it the way you want to do it and you think you need someone to validate it because it hasn’t been done before. I'm going to let you in on a very important lesson I learned when I felt that way a few years...

Here are 5 solid reasons to stop seeking validation from other people. If there's something you want to do but you find yourself stuck in a wheel of thinking of doing it but constantly running to people to validate your idea this clip is for you. This is a clip from Episode #2 - Seeking validation is killing your dreams.   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secludedthoughts.com/journal...

You can't perfect something you've never started. There will be obstacles along the way you won't be able to anticipate and you'll have to pivot. Stop trying to plan things out and just start. You'll get better as you go. This is a clip from Episode #1: Perfectionism will get you nowhere - here's what to focus on instead   TO GET CLARITY ON YOUR IDEAL LIFE: https://secluded...

All our lives we've had to fight as introverts! Ever since we were young we've been told to speak up or be more outgoing and always work in groups. They had us convinced that introversion was a weakness - but it's actually a strength once you learn how to leverage it. Let's talk about how. G ET 20% OFF JOURNALS USE CODE STP20: https://secludedthoughts.com/journals LET'S STAY CO...