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Hey, DS Tribe! 👋
Today’s word is *CURIOUS*.

Your mini-mission is to use it before assuming you already know the answer.

Try:
“I’m curious, what made you choose that?”
“I’m curious, how are you really feeling?”
“I’m curious, what would happen if we tried it differently?”

You can use it with your partner, your child, a friend, a colleague, or even yourself.

The fun part? Ask the question and then actually listen. Try not to turn it into a police interview or quietly prepare your defense while they’re answering. 😄

Bonus challenge: ask someone a question whose answer you think you already know. You might be surprised.

Come back and tell us: What did you ask, and what did you discover? 💛

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

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Hey, DS Tribe! 👋

Today’s word is *GENTLE*.

Your mission is to use it once today, especially when your first instinct is to be impatient.

Maybe someone makes a small mistake.
“Don’t worry. Be gentle with yourself.”

Maybe your brain decides to replay every embarrassing thing you’ve done since 2007.
“Okay, brain. Gentle, please.” 😄

Or maybe you’re tired, your plans are falling apart, and you need to stop treating yourself like a badly performing employee:

“I’m going to take it gently today.”

Being gentle doesn’t mean ignoring problems or giving up. It means handling the moment without making it heavier than it already is.

Use GENTLE once today and notice what changes. Did someone relax? Did your own body soften a little? Did it feel comforting, awkward, or surprisingly difficult?

Come back and tell us the story. 💛

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 22

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🎉 Our First-Ever DS Tribe LIVE! 🎉

This Sunday, August 23, we’re going LIVE for the first time!

Join me at 8:00 AM EDT for a fun, easy warm-up and a few steps together. Nothing too serious, just movement, good energy, and time with the DS Tribe. 👟💛

If you’re free, come join the fun. I hope to see you there!

1 month ago | [YT] | 19

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Hey, DS Tribe! 👋

Today’s word is *WELCOME*.

Your mission: make someone feel like they belong.

Welcome a new person into the conversation. Invite the quiet one to join. Tell a friend, “You’re always welcome here.” Or, after a difficult day, tell yourself, “Welcome back. Let’s try again.”

It’s a simple word, but when it’s meant, it can change the whole atmosphere.

Use WELCOME once today, then come back with the story. Who did you say it to, and what happened? 💛

1 month ago | [YT] | 19

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Hey, DS Tribe! 👋

Today’s word is *ENOUGH*.

Your tiny mission: use it once today, preferably out loud.

Maybe your friend is being too hard on themselves:
“You’re doing enough.”

Maybe your brain wants you to answer one more message, finish one more task, or open one more tab:

“That’s enough for today.”

Or maybe you need to look in the mirror and try this slightly uncomfortable sentence:
“I am enough.”

It might feel calming. It might feel strange. Your brain might immediately start arguing with you. That’s part of the experiment.

Use the word, notice what happens, and come back with the story. Where did you say it, and how did it feel?

Bonus points if ENOUGH saves you from another hour of scrolling. 😄📱

1 month ago | [YT] | 22

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DS Tribe Highlights | August 10 - August 16 🎉

What a wonderful week in the DS Tribe!
👟 10 community members joined the conversation
💬 85 community comments and replies
🎬 Conversations across 15 workouts

🌈 Our new Telegram community is already coming to life! We have started introducing ourselves, getting to know one another, and discussing different interesting life stories.

Some unforgettable moments from this week:
💪 @stuartevans-g4m shared an incredible update after visiting his doctor. He has gone from 16 stone to 12 stone, and his doctor said he looked twenty years younger and had never seen him so fit and healthy. Congratulations, Stuart! Your journey is truly inspiring.

🌴 @MimiTheCat-mu6vd joined the Telegram community and brought wonderful energy to the week. She loved the beautiful rooftop scenery and said the workout gave her the perfect daily dose of dopamine.

🎬 @annevongostomski6082 shared that she had already completed 12,000 steps in one day, including some with Dopamine Steps. That is serious dedication!

😂 @malamaurer4043 turned the rooftop workout into a full comedy episode, complete with missing arms, lost luggage, camera assignments, and a promise to return with “limited luggage” for the replay.

🎶 @Danigirlvideos pushed through a challenging rooftop workout and made it all the way to the freestyle. The freestyle reward continues to be one of the Tribe’s favorite moments.

✨ @lin_ezedon became a new subscriber and shared how much they loved the next-move prompts, timer, step counter, and inspiring lyrics. Welcome to the DS Tribe!

🧘 @Crystaline444 celebrated Stuart’s amazing progress and also reminded us that it may be time for another monthly Tai Chi-inspired walk. The Tai Chi workouts may be gentle, but the arms still feel the work!

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation this week:
@annevongostomski6082, @Crystaline444, @Danigirlvideos, @kims1941, @lauraknox9980, @lin_ezedon, @malamaurer4043, @MimiTheCat-mu6vd, @sleeplessinflorida and @stuartevans-g4m.

Thank you for walking, dancing, sharing your progress, joining the new Telegram community, telling your stories, and supporting one another.

Dopamine Steps is becoming more than a workout channel. It is becoming a place where people move, connect, and show up for themselves and each other. ❤️👟🌈

What was your favorite DS Tribe moment this week?

1 month ago | [YT] | 23

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Hey, DS Tribe! 👋

Today’s word is *NOTICE*.

Try to use it at least once today. Start with: “I noticed…” and finish the sentence honestly.

Maybe you noticed someone’s effort, a kind gesture, or something good about yourself that you usually overlook.

It doesn’t need to be deep. Just notice one thing and say it out loud.

Then tell us what happened. Did it feel natural? How did the other person react?

I’ll try it too and share my story later. Who’s in? 💛

1 month ago | [YT] | 20

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DS Tribe Highlights | August 3 - August 9 🎉

What a memorable week in the DS Tribe!
👟 DS Tribe community on Telegram (dopaminesteps.com/telegram/)
💬 74 community comments and replies
🎬 Conversations across 13 workouts

Some unforgettable moments from this week:
💛 @sleeplessinflorida shared that Dopamine Steps has helped improve their mood and blood pressure. Even more special, their 9-year-old grandson became interested, got off the computer, and started moving and having fun too. That is wonderful DS Tribe energy!

🎬 @Crystaline444 brought serious Movie Monday detective skills, researching Julia Roberts movies and correctly guessing all three. The workout became a movie club, memory game, and cardio session all at once.

🎶 @Danigirlvideos gave the new dance-style workout a full celebration: “I FEEL GOOD! I FEEL GREAT!” and immediately asked for more. The freestyle energy was definitely noticed!

😂 @malamaurer4043 kept the Tribe laughing all week with duct tape limbs, imaginary filming crews, Dance Dance Revolution, accidental schedule confusion, and a very impressive 4.25-mile Sunday Runday.

🌈 @KristiAnderson-p5j gave honest feedback about the faster-changing moves. I really appreciate comments like this because they help me understand what feels fun, challenging, or easier to follow for different members.

🌳 The outdoor 2-in-1 workout was tough, beautiful, and motivating. @MimiTheCat-mu6vd loved the scenery, while @bdsuraiyaseo said it was exactly the motivation needed to stop waiting and start moving.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation this week:
@bdsuraiyaseo, @Crystaline444, @Danigirlvideos, @eileen8481, @kims1941, @KristiAnderson-p5j, @lauraknox9980, @malamaurer4043, @MimiTheCat-mu6vd, @nengahhardiani257, @rosalindaosti9731, @Sharon-g8w9l, @sleeplessinflorida, @teresaandrews and @vegalife6500.

Thank you for walking, dancing, solving movie clues, sharing honest feedback, supporting one another, and making Dopamine Steps feel like a real community.
Every workout is a chance to move, but every comment makes the journey more meaningful. ❤️👟

What was your favorite DS Tribe moment this week?

1 month ago | [YT] | 20

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👟 Join our new Dopamine Steps community! 👟

I love seeing you talk, encourage one another, and share your stories in the YouTube comments. But YouTube comments are not really designed for an ongoing conversation, so I’ve created a new space for us on Telegram.

Inside the Dopamine Steps Community, you can:
👟 Share your progress and small wins
💬 Ask questions and talk with other members
🎵 Discuss workouts, music, and healthy habits
📸 Share photos, videos, and voice messages
🎉 Hear about upcoming challenges, events, and livestreams
🌈 Stay connected with me and the rest of our wonderful community

Never used Telegram before? That is completely okay! It is a free messaging app, and you do not need Facebook or Instagram to use it. I’ve created a simple page explaining what Telegram is, how to install it, and how to join.

Our official bot will guide you through the entire process, one step at a time.

👉 Learn more and join us here:
dopaminesteps.com/telegram/

You are welcome to introduce yourself, join the conversation, or simply look around quietly at first. There is absolutely no pressure.

I’m excited to see our YouTube comment section come to life in its own little community! 💛👟🌈

1 month ago | [YT] | 18

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Today’s word is: PROUD
Try to use it at least once today.

Tell someone you’re proud of them. Tell yourself. Or share something you’ve done that makes you quietly proud, even if it seems small.

Then come back and tell us what happened. Did it feel natural, awkward, or surprisingly good?

I’ll try it too and share my story later.

Who’s in? 💛

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