Part I: The Power of Self-Validation with Dr. Derrick Burgess

Every word you speak to yourself is a brushstroke on the canvas of your life; paint it with positivity and purpose. We are taught to be a source of encouragement to the people around us, striving to be someone who uplifts and supports others in their journey. But sadly, we forget to extend that same kindness to ourselves. It’s so easy to get caught up in negative self-talk when we see our shortcomings and face our insecurities. Oftentimes, we overlook the importance of validating ourselves and celebrating even the smallest of our progress.

Today, I want to remind you that learning to speak kindly to ourselves is an act of self-care and an extension of our service to the world. As we learn to forgive ourselves, appreciate our hard work, and love ourselves despite our flaws, we become empowered individuals who radiate a contagious positivity that uplifts those around us. It's a way of spreading love and positivity in a world that often feels harsh and unforgiving. Therefore, as we strive to be sources of encouragement and support for others, let us also remember to extend the same level of kindness and compassion to ourselves.

In this special episode, I will share the transformative insights outlined in Mel Robbins’ book, “The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit.” This book serves as a guide for cultivating a mindset of self-empowerment and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. The episode touches on the importance of self-validation, the common pitfalls of people-pleasing behavior, and how we can overcome our insecurities. Tune in to gain a wealth of knowledge on how to celebrate our achievements, overcome obstacles, and live a life of purpose and fulfillment.

"Many times, I feel that we struggle in different tasks because we’re waiting for somebody else to high-five us." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Topics Covered:

(00:01:06) A book review: The High 5 Habit

(00:02:10) High 5: A shared celebration

(00:04:38) How often do you cheer for yourself?

(00:06:20) Seen, Heard, and Appreciated

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(00:08:58) The Project Aristotle

(00:10:30) Internal Validation

(00:12:27) Flipping Limiting Beliefs

(00:13:12) The Five-Second Rule

(00:14:20) Looking for new opportunities

Key Takeaways: 

"High five is a shared celebration amongst people where you're pretty much, giving validation to the other person." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Combining thoughts and words with action can have a greater effect." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Internal validation is you knowing that you are important." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"The more we degrade ourselves, the more likely we are to continue that negative cycle in our lives." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"Let yourself out of the mental jail." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"When you think you're messed up, you will hate yourself and when you hate yourself, you'll do the things that you hate." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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