These affirmations will help you silence your inner critic and live a more #joyforward life.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Have you heard about The Joy Project? We love the sound of this and couldn’t wait to learn more from our friends at Ulta Beauty!
With a mission to make the beauty world (and beyond) a much more joyful place, Ulta has teamed up with the incredible best-selling author, motivational speaker, and award-winning podcast host Mel Robbins to help people find, embrace and experience joy.
JOY IS ESSENTIAL
To unpack “joy” and the obstacles that prevent us from experiencing it, Ulta partnered with leading global research company YouGov. No surprise, almost everyone agreed that joy is essential for a life well-lived.
94% of people believe that “feeling joy is essential for the wellbeing of every individual.”
SILENCE YOUR INNER CRITIC
If joy is so important, why do many feel a deficit? While the survey revealed a wide range of obstacles, the primary villain is actually our own inner critic.
73% of respondents admitted to encountering negative self-talk in their daily lives, and 91% of those who experienced it acknowledged that it’s standing in their way of joy.
As Mel Robbins says, “when we silence our inner critic, we open ourselves up to more joy. And we all deserve to feel more joy.” Her 3-part science-backed approach is called “The Three Is,” because you 1. Identify your inner critic, 2. Interrupt the pattern and 3. Inspire yourself and others to #joyforward.
WORDS HAVE POWER
At Keys Soulcare, we’re all about living a more joyful life — and the power of positive self-talk (aka affirmations or mantras). So when you hear your inner critic doing it’s thing, use Mel’s “Three I’s” and try one of these five affirmations to help you silence those negative thoughts and live a more #joyforward life:
1. I AM DEVOTED TO THIS MOMENT
Take a deep breath and cleanse the negative thoughts from your mind as you focus on being present in your own skin.
2. I RISE ABOVE
Remind yourself that you are not your thoughts as you picture yourself rising above and away from them.
3. I WELCOME ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AS CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE
Transform negative thoughts into positive action — use them as a catalyst to change one small thing that will bring you more joy.
4. I PROTECT MY INNER LIGHT
Protect that little part of you that you can’t see but you can feel — shielding it from intrusive thoughts.
5. I GIVE MYSELF PERMISSION TO GLOW
When those thoughts come knocking, deny them admission and instead give yourself permission to shine at full wattage.
Did you know? Each of our Keys Soulcare offerings features an affirmation, thoughtfully written by Alicia. You can find these five soulcare faves at an Ulta Beauty near you, or on Ulta.com!
How do you silence your inner critic and spark more joy? Tell us in the comments below!
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