When was the last time you genuinely praised yourself? Not just a little pat on the back, but looked yourself in the mirror and said:
“I’m proud of you. I love you. You’re doing amazing.”
According to my dear friend and mentor Joseph McClendon III, self praise isn’t cheesy, it’s powerful neuroscience.
It rewires your brain.
It boosts your mood instantly.
And it’s a secret weapon to eliminate at least HALF of the Toxic 10, including:
Self-doubt
Fear of rejection
Imposter syndrome
Hesitation
Stress
Why? Because when you praise yourself regularly, your nervous system starts to believe you’re already enough, already winning, already worthy.
JM3’s method is simple:
Interrupt the old pattern (doubt, fear, shame).
Replace it with a new one, self-praise!
Do it with energy and repetition until it becomes your default.
Try this today:
Look in the mirror, smile big, and say out loud:
“[your name]I love you. I’m proud of you. You’re a bada$$.”
(Yes, say it with energy, even if it feels silly at first. That’s the point!)
The more you practice self praise, the faster you transform.
Because the truth is: you don’t get what you want, you get what you are.