Stop playing small. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down why so many of us keep setting the bar too low; in relationships, in our careers, and in the standards we hold for ourselves. Using psychology and neuroscience, we explore:


Why your brain tricks you into settling for less than you deserve


How low standards slowly kill your confidence and self-worth


The hidden link between fear, comfort zones, and “just enough” living


Practical strategies to raise the bar in love, work, and personal growth

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I settling?”, this episode will help you raise your standards, reclaim your confidence, and finally demand the life you actually want.




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Stop playing small. In this episode of Do You F**ing Mind?*, I break down why so many of us keep setting the bar too low; in relationships, in our careers, and in the standards we hold for ourselves. Using psychology and neuroscience, we explore:
<ul>
 <li>
Why your brain tricks you into settling for less than you deserve
</li>
 <li>
How low standards slowly kill your confidence and self-worth
</li>
 <li>
The hidden link between fear, comfort zones, and “just enough” living
</li>
 <li>
Practical strategies to raise the bar in love, work, and personal growth
</li>
</ul>
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I settling?”, this episode will help you raise your standards, reclaim your confidence, and finally demand the life you actually want.
 
Brain Fact: Explaining Urbach Wiethe Disease.  
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Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.

On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!

Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.

Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at https://bit.ly/44xwszR

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.
On Mondays my episodes are a combo of neuroscience and psychology. I deep dive into everything from habit formation and how to live a carefree life, to friendships and heartbreak. And on Fridays we've got Head Noise - where I answer your questions!
Email info@dyfmpod.com to submit your questions.
Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at <a href="https://bit.ly/44xwszR">https://bit.ly/44xwszR</a>

Mindset hacks for a badass life, hosted by cognitive neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez.

Do You F*cking Mind?

The Psychology of Standards: Why You Keep Setting the Bar Too Low(E)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/ca817758-8b41-4863-a0a1-b43c0030d415/transcript