Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

Outsourcing Your Power

2 Feb 2023 · 1 min

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In this reflective monologue, Dallas Bragg explains how people often "outsource" their sense of power and happiness to external circumstances—such as voice, income, location, or job—believing that a change in those factors will bring contentment. He proposes a mental strategy to reverse this pattern: actively inverting limiting thoughts (e.g., "no matter where I work, I will find ways to enjoy it") and rewriting personal memories to stay present and feel safe regardless of external conditions. Bragg emphasizes that reclaiming internal power is liberating and invites viewers to engage by liking, commenting, and sharing their own experiences.

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I used to outsource my power to destinations. Even my voice. You know, if I only had a deeper voice, people would like me better, or I wouldn't be so self-conscious. Or if only I made 6 figures, I would be happier and more content. Or I really need to leave this city. I'll make better friends and I'll be happier. Or if I only had that job. I would like going to work. You know, when we think that way, like I said, we're outsourcing our power to something else. And a way to get around that, I have found, is just inverse those thoughts. So it would be something like, no matter where I work, I'm going to find ways to enjoy it. A better job's coming. Or no matter how much money I have, it's In this moment, I'm safe. Or, I'm going to find contentment and I'm going to rewrite memories. Which is what I'm trying to do in the city that I'm in right now, is rewrite the memories that I have here. Um, that way you are in control. You have the power. And it is so liberating. Join in the conversation. Like this video. Comment below. Share. I'd like to hear from you.