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Do You F*cking Mind?

Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa
Do You F*cking Mind?
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    The Reset You Actually Need - Day 6. How to stop feeling disappointed and regain control over your life

    2026/1/18 | 24 mins.
    The Reset You Actually Need

    Feeling constantly disappointed in people, in situations, or in yourself is exhausting.

    In this episode of The Reset You Actually Need, we unpack why disappointment is rarely about bad luck, and more often about repeating the same patterns, ignoring behaviour, and abandoning your own boundaries often without realising it.

    This episode explores:


    Why disappointment is often self-created (and how to stop doing that)


    How repeating the same goals or relationships erodes self-trust


    Why listening to words instead of behaviour keeps you stuck


    The psychology of repeated rejection and loss of control


    How taking responsibility restores agency (without self-blame)


    Why self-respect is the fastest way back to emotional stability

    This isn’t about becoming cynical or emotionally closed off.
    It’s about regaining control by changing what you tolerate, repeat, and negotiate with.

    If you’re tired of feeling let down, drained, or stuck in cycles that keep hurting you, this episode will help you reset your expectations, rebuild self-trust, and move forward with clarity.

    Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you reset your mindset, raise your standards, and step into the year with calm self-leadership.

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    The Reset You Actually Need - Day 5. Stop waiting to feel ready: Why action changes identity

    2026/1/15 | 23 mins.
    Episode 5 – Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: Why Action Changes Identity

    The Reset You Actually Need – Day 5

    So many people believe confidence, clarity, or motivation comes before they act.

    In Day 5 of The Reset You Actually Need, we unpack why waiting to feel ready is one of the most common (and invisible) ways people stay stuck, and how identity is shaped by action, not intention.

    This episode explores:


    Why the brain doesn’t reward planning, it rewards movement


    How repeated action updates self-concept and confidence


    The psychology behind hesitation and “I’ll start when…” thinking


    Why readiness is a byproduct, not a prerequisite


    How to begin changing your identity through behaviour, not self-talk

    If you’ve been waiting for motivation, certainty, or the perfect moment before making a change, this episode will help you understand why that moment rarely arrives , and what actually creates momentum instead.

    This isn’t about forcing yourself or pushing harder.
    It’s about letting action do the psychological work for you.

    Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you reset your mindset, rebuild self-trust, and move through the year with calm direction.
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    The Reset You Actually Need - Day 4. Discipline the body and the mind will follow

    2026/1/14 | 20 mins.
    The Reset You Actually Need – Day 4

    We’re often told to fix our mindset first, to think more positively, feel more motivated, or “get our head right.”

    In Day 4 of The Reset You Actually Need, we flip that idea on its head and explore why disciplining the body is often the fastest way to change the mind.

    This episode breaks down:



    Why changing your physical state contributes to motivation and confidence



    How physical routines regulate your mood and improve mental clarity

    Ideas for you that you can start implementing today



    How small, repeatable behaviours create psychological momentum

    This isn’t about extreme routines or rigid self-control.
    It’s about understanding that the brain takes its cues from the body and that mental resilience is often built through physical consistency.

    This episode will show you why action at the level of the body is the reset you’ve been missing.

    Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you reset your mindset, rebuild self-trust, and move differently through the year ahead.
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    The Reset You Actually Need - Day 3. The personality traits you are romanticising that are ruining your progress

    2026/1/13 | 24 mins.
    The Reset You Actually Need – Day 3

    So many people believe their struggles are just “part of who they are.”

    In Day 3 of The Reset You Actually Need, we unpack the personality traits people often romanticise - like being chaotic, overly self-sacrificing, emotionally intense, or the crazy party animal, and how these traits quietly sabotage growth, consistency, and self-trust.

    This episode explores:


    Why you cling onto certain traits as your armour even though they conflict with the person you are trying to become


    The psychology behind identifying too strongly with struggle


    How to evolve your identity without losing your edge

    If you’ve ever described yourself as “so chaotic,” “bad with routine,” or “a perfectionist,” this episode will help you see where personality ends and self-sabotage begins.

    This isn’t about becoming boring or losing what makes you you.
    It’s about upgrading the parts of your identity that are no longer serving your future.

    Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to reset your mindset, standards, and sense of self for the year ahead.
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    The Reset You Actually Need - Day 2. You Don't Need a New Life, You Need New Standards

    2026/1/12 | 25 mins.
    The Reset You Actually Need – Day 2

    Feeling like you need to change everything to finally feel better?

    In Day 2 of The Reset You Actually Need, we explore why most people don’t actually need a dramatic reinvention they need higher standards for what they allow, tolerate, and repeatedly recover from.

    This episode breaks down:


    Why dissatisfaction is often a standards issue, not a life problem


    How low standards quietly drain energy, confidence


    Why raising standards isn’t about being rigid or “too much”


    How to upgrade your internal rules without changing your entire life

    If you’ve been fantasising about starting over, quitting everything, or becoming someone else, this conversation will help you see what actually needs to change.

    This is a grounded, psychology-led reset for people who want improvement without chaos.

    This episode is part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you start the year with clarity, calm confidence, and better self-leadership.
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About Do You F*cking Mind?

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 [email protected] to submit your questions. Order your copy of my latest book How to Chase Change at https://bit.ly/44xwszR .
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