The other day, I was at DICED, my favorite food spot, grabbing a quick bite. As I sat there, I couldn’t help but overhear a group of girls chatting nearby.

One of them caught my attention. She was telling her friends how she could never stick to a diet.

“It’s just who I am,” she said, with a shrug that carried both frustration and acceptance.

I didn’t have time to join their conversation, but her words stuck with me.

And I realized, I had to share something important with you:

You are not defined by labels or limits.

The Box We Put Ourselves In

Too often, we place labels on ourselves, boxing ourselves in with statements like:

• “I’m not good at sticking to a diet.”
• “I’m not athletic.”
• “I’m just not the type of person who can do that.”

These labels start as passing thoughts, but when we repeat them enough, they embed themselves into our identity.

We believe them so deeply that they start to feel like the truth.

But here’s the thing:

It’s not true.

You are not a finished product.

Why You’re Not “Final”

Think about this: Are you the same person at home, in your safe space, as you are at a party or in a group of strangers?

Probably not.

We naturally adjust how we act based on the situation.

So why do we believe we can’t adjust the parts of ourselves we want to change?

The truth is, you are always evolving.

Your brain is malleable, capable of learning, unlearning, and rewiring itself.

That’s why the idea of “This is just who I am” is a myth.

Breaking Free From “That’s Just Who I Am”

I get it—I’ve been there.

I used to struggle with dieting. I wasn’t hungry most of the time, and I told myself, “That’s just how I am.”

But then I learned something that changed everything:

You can reprogram your brain.

By focusing on small, consistent actions, I was able to build the habit of sticking to a diet.

And now, after more than 10 years, it’s second nature.

Here’s what I learned along the way:

1. Habits Are More Powerful Than Willpower
   You don’t need to rely on motivation every day. Instead, focus on building habits that work on autopilot.
2. Your Brain Loves Repetition
   Neuroscience shows it takes about 66 days to create a habit. That’s roughly 8 weeks of consistent effort to rewire your brain.
3. Belief Is Everything
   The moment you believe change is possible, you unlock the ability to make it happen.

How to Start Reprogramming Your Brain

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, here’s how to break free from limiting beliefs:

• Identify the Label
  What’s the story you keep telling yourself? Whether it’s “I can’t stick to a diet” or “I’m not athletic,” recognize it for what it is—a story, not a fact.
• Take Small, Consistent Steps
  Start with manageable actions, like adding one healthy meal to your day or committing to 15 minutes of exercise.
• Focus on the Habit, Not the Outcome
  Instead of fixating on the end goal, focus on the daily habits that will get you there.

You Can Become Your Best Self

Remember, girl: You’re not stuck as the person you are today.

Your brain is constantly evolving, and with consistent effort, you can reprogram it to align with the person you want to be.

Never let the phrase “That’s just who I am” hold you back from becoming your best self.

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Love,

Yaslen XOXO