“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.”
During my days as a concert pianist, I began a transformative practice that I have carried with me for years. Under the bright lights of performance, affirmations were the key to maintaining grace, and calm.
At first just a secret for overcoming stage pressure, affirmations have evolved into a daily ritual that help me feel mindful and intentional.
What are Affirmations?
Affirmations are powerful, simple phrases that help us stay connected to our higher intentions. They go beyond just making us feel good, reminding us of our goals and values. By repeating affirmations, we align our thoughts and actions with our aspirations and values.
The Magic of Affirmations
Studies show that the average person has tens of thousands of thoughts per day, and up to 70-80% of them can be negative or critical. This is due to our brain's “negativity bias”—an instinct meant to protect us. However, in our modern lives, this often leaves us caught in a tide of pessimistic thoughts.
Affirmations are how we can turn the tide. By actively choosing to focus on positive affirmations, we're actually retraining our brains, steering them away from doubts and distractions. We essentially reprogram our brain to focus on what we want and how we want to feel.
Affirmations and Self-Care: A Holistic Approach
To deepen this practice, I recommend integrating it with a self-care ritual that nourishes both your soul and your skin. Here’s how you can make affirmations a part of your daily self-care routine:
1. Start with Skincare:
Beginning your day by nurturing your skin, is sure to nourish your soul. Inspired by my affirmation practices, I decided to add unique affirmations on each Savor Beauty bottle. Words such as “glow”, “nourish”, or “transform", are there to remind you that skincare is a powerful act of self-love.
As you apply each product, use that moment to affirm your inner beauty and strength. For example, as you put on the Pomegranate Eye Serum, you might say, “I feel revitalized.”
This is where skincare transcends into self-care, where every application becomes a moment of empowerment.
2. Plan With Purpose:
Planning is a form of manifesting, turning your inner vision into external reality. "Write it down, make it happen" is using your planning space to jot down your affirmations.
Do you feel accomplished when writing a check-mark next to an finished to-do item? That's because check-marks do more than track progress—they also release endorphins. Check it off and pause to celebrate. Those small wins can provide a big boost in confidence!
3. Affirm Throughout the Day:
We all have moments when doubt or fear whispers in our ear. When this happens, it's time to hit pause and reconnect with your affirmation. This practice keeps you aligned with your highest self and reminds you of your desired transformation.
Reminding yourself might not always come easily, especially when you are first beginning this practice. Luckily, there are plenty of creative ways that you can remind yourself throughout the day. Something as small as a post-it on your mirror or a reminder on your phone can help keep the affirmation on your mind and your intention in-sight.
4. Reflect and Reaffirm:
End your day by reflecting on your affirmation(s). During your nighly cleansing ritual, affirm that you are reviving and purifying your skin and spirit. Before bed, revisit your planner, reaffirming your commitment before you get your beauty sleep.
This nightly ritual seals the day with gratitude and sets the tone for a radiant tomorrow.
"Try affirmations with your beauty rituals. This is where skincare transcends into self-care."
This blend of affirmations, mindful skincare, and intentional planning is the perfect radiance elixir!
xx,
Angela Jia Kim
Angela Jia Kim
Founder of Savor Beauty, mom to a teen daughter and mini golden, partner to a sweet soul, forever New Yorker, unfortunate carb lover, hopeless Aries 💞
