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Ashton AugustInstagram: @iamashtonaugust | youaligned.com
Naga Rising Instagram: @naga.rising | nagarising.coHow To Dissolve
The Inner Critic
And Become Your Own Best FriendAnd Become Your Own Best Friend
There I was sopping wet, staring at myself in the mirror as the tears
ran down my cheeks. I’ll never forget that night. I remember like it
happened yesterday. I shot straight up from relaxing in the bath as the
epiphany hit me. I realized that I’d lived my entire life up until that
point, in 2015, not believing in myself. I sat there sobbing feeling so
sad that for all these years I didn’t have the support from the person I
needed it from the most—me!If you’ve ever felt this way, you are in the right place.Some studies state that 95 percent of the time your subconscious
mind is running the show, so if your subconscious is not aligned with
your conscious mind, real chaos can occur. Beware the inner critic, the
internal voice that destroys self-esteem. This is why it is imperative to
consciously become aware of and identify your internal dialogue loops,
then you can understand what beliefs need rewiring.I want you to imagine for a moment you have a friend that sits there
and talks to you the way the inner critic talks to you. Judging, disliking,
nagging, criticizing, and shaming. You probably wouldn’t be friends
with that person, right? So let’s flip the script and get to dissolving the
inner critic.Use affirmations even if you don’t believe in them right now, (doesn’t
matter), because you are working on the subconscious mind and it
will pick the affirmations up. It can be challenging at first because you
are literally making new neural pathways to now think differently,
which leads to feeling different, which leads to being different. So be
persistent, patient, and watch the magic happen.Here are seven examples of negative thoughts turned into positive
affirmations. When you recite them, really tap into feeling the words as
though it is already here in the present, aka fake it until you make it.- I am taking the necessary steps each day
to allow my natural beauty to thrive - I am learning to love myself and see that
all parts of myself are beautiful - The more I love money the more it loves me, and
the more I receive! - I am a money magnet
- I am good enough exactly as I am now
- I am better than good enough! I am great!
- I have infinite potential!
- My past failures are stepping stones
that have prepared me for great success! - I am capable of accomplishing anything^
I dedicate my time and action toward - I am ready!
- I forgive the past and people that made me
feel unloveable - Love is my birthright. I am worthy of love
- I am learning that my body is
a safe place - I am learning to trust the
world & the people around me
Naga Rising is a self-empowerment author and influencer based in Denver, Colorado. Sign up for her free inspirational newsletter.- I’m ugly 2. I am not good enough
5. I am a failure
7. I am not ready for... - I don’t deserve love
- I don’t feel safe
- There is never enough
money for me
Say the affirmation in the mirror. Repeat it three or four times. What comes up for you? Probably that pesky inner critic trying to drag
you back into the old negative pattern. It’s ok! We all feel this way: disbelief, despair, fear, etc... it’s so human, and it doesn’t stop time
from passing you by. Say to yourself “I am ready to release the belief that...” What comes up for you now? Notice what’s blocking you
from enjoying your life.I pulled myself together to get out of the bath and walked over to the mirror. As I saw my bloodshot eyes from crying, I looked straight
at my reflection and declared that from that very moment forward there was no more wasting time. I made a vow that I would believe
in myself no matter what—in my voice, abilities, intelligence, beauty, confidence, power, and dreams. Believe, believe, believe. From that
moment on, I never looked back.Take the vow that it’s time to live your best life.42 MANTRAMAGAZINE.COM