The Mel Robbins Podcast

6 Words to Tell Yourself Every Morning

1h 45min

This episode introduces the transformative concept of intentional dressing, urging listeners to ask themselves "How do I want to feel?" every morning before choosing clothes. Expert Aaron Walsh explains that clothing is a powerful tool to embody desired emotions and become the person you aspire to be, shifting focus from external appearance to internal alignment. This simple mindset change empowers individuals to utilize their existing wardrobe to cultivate confidence, energy, and self-respect daily.

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✨ Key Takeaways

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The core principle is to ask yourself "How do I want to feel?" every morning before getting dressed, using your answer to guide your clothing choices.
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Clothing should be seen as a powerful tool to embody the kind of person you want to become and to cultivate specific feelings like confidence, power, or serenity, rather than just following trends or covering up.
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This method is a mindset shift that doesn't require buying new clothes; it's about intentionally using what you already have in your closet to empower yourself.
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Dressing intentionally helps you prioritize your own feelings and energy, fostering self-worth and changing how you perceive yourself and your possibilities.
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Practical tips include starting with 3 key pieces that make you feel great, considering tailoring for a better fit, and decluttering items that no longer serve your desired self or make you feel bad.

💬 Notable Quotes

"Fashion is not something that's frivolous. Most of us have to get dressed every day. So why would you not get intentional about it because it's a means to arm yourself to tell the story that you want to tell to the world of who you are every day."

— Aaron Walsh
"When you start from a place of how you want to feel, then your choices allow you to feel like that person. That's the game changer."

— Aaron Walsh
"It's not about the clothes. It's about your possibility. Say yes to your potential. Say yes to being magical. Say, ask to being the person that you've always dreamed of becoming."

— Aaron Walsh