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Hi everyone, this is Hope. Welcome to the podcast.
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Whatever kind of moment you're stepping out of or into,
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I'm grateful you found your way here.
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Maybe you pressed play today because work feels heavy.
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Maybe you're longing for joy in the middle of routines that feel endless.
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Or maybe your ambition and your energy aren't exactly aligned right now.
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Wherever you are, thank you for being here.
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And just so you know, what you're feeling is human.
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Maybe you've been asking yourself, why does this feel so hard?
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Or shouldn't I enjoy this more?
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Maybe you're carrying the quiet ache of burnout or the weight of expectations.
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Your own or someone else's.
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If that's where you are, take this in.
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You're simply navigating the very real emotional landscape
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of being a person who wants to do meaningful work.
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Before we go any further, let's create our little pocket of peace right here.
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Work isn't just tasks and deadlines.
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It's identity, contribution, purpose.
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When these pieces fall out of sync, it's easy to slip into thoughts like,
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I'm not doing enough.
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Or I should feel more inspired.
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Or why can't I find joy in this?
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And sometimes we compare, they seem motivated, they seem fulfilled.
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What's wrong with me?
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But here's something important.
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You're allowed to cultivate enjoyment.
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Joy at work isn't something you either have or don't have.
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It's something you intentionally grow.
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And small shifts in your inner world can open surprising doors.
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There's real science behind this.
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Research from the University of Michigan on Positive Emotion
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found that even brief moments of intentional optimism
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brought in cognitive flexibility, helping people think more creatively,
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collaborate more easily, and experience less stress throughout the day.
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Other studies on self-affirmation show that grounding yourself in your values
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before entering a challenging environment increases confidence
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and reduces performance related anxiety.
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And I love this quote from William James.
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Act as if what you do makes a difference.
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Because that's the heart of enjoying work,
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recognizing the meaning and what you bring,
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even if your job isn't perfect, even if every day isn't lovely.
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Work enjoyment isn't a mood.
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It's a mindset you gently practice.
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So let's practice together.
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Today, I want to invite you into a set of affirmations designed specifically
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for cultivating joy, presence, and self-appreciation in your work.
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You can whisper them, think them, or simply let them land softly within you.
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One, I bring value to the work I do and my efforts matter.
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Affirmation two, I choose to meet my tasks with presence, curiosity, and calm.
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Affirmation three, I create joy in my work by honoring my strengths and trusting my growth.
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Let's pause for another breath.
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Deep, slow, steady, inhale, possibility, exhale pressure.
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Enjoying work doesn't require a perfect job or a perfect day.
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It requires moments of intention, moments like this.
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When you choose a kinder, truer thought about your work, you shift your experience of it.
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You return to yourself, you reclaim joy.
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Studies on workplace well-being consistently show that employees who practice mindfulness or
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positive self-talk report higher levels of engagement and resilience, even in demanding environments.
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That means this practice isn't fluff, it's a tool, a real one.
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So if you're listening right now and feeling disconnected from your work,
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give yourself permission to take it one moment at a time.
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One thought at a time, one breath at a time.
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You are allowed to find delight in small wins.
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You are allowed to take up space.
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You are allowed to enjoy the work you do, not because it's easy,
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but because you're learning how to meet it with intention.
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Thank you for being here today.
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Thank you for being someone who shows up, who tries, who grows.
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If this moment brought you a hint of encouragement,
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pass it to someone who might need the reminder that joy at work is possible,
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even in seasons of strain.
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And now a quick word from a partner on this journey of building a better inner world.
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If you enjoy affirmations, mindset shifts, or practices that help you reconnect with
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meaning and motivation, I want to tell you about the app we created called self-pause.
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That's S-E-L-F-P-A-U-S-E.
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It's available for both Android and Apple devices,
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and it's full of resources designed to help you build a healthier,
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more joyful inner relationship with your work, your goals, and yourself.
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We built it for moments just like this, moments when you're ready to shape your mind toward
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So if you feel called, pause the scroll, download self-pause,
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and begin creating a work day that feels more aligned, grounded, and genuinely enjoyable.
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You have a beautiful day ahead. Thank you for being here.