On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Alicia Keys: 5 Ways to Overcome Self Doubt & Build Confidence Within
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
How do you handle negative self-talk? What helps you overcome self-doubt? Today, Jay sits down with Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys as she shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and holistic living. Alicia founded Keys SoulCare, a skincare line emphasizing holistic well-being, and is a co-founder of the initiative She Is the Music, advocating for gender equality in the music industry. The conversation sheds light into Alicia's evolution from a young girl with dreams to an icon balancing a multifaceted career. Jay and Alicia discuss the highs and lows of fame, navigating self-doubt, and the pressures of public life, providing listeners with valuable insights on managing stress and fostering a positive self-image. Alicia reflects on her childhood fears and the challenges of finding self-worth, candidly revealing how these experiences shaped her. She emphasizes the importance of staying grounded through practices like affirmations, journaling, and mindful rituals—habits that help her stay true to herself amid a whirlwind career. Jay and Alicia then talk about the beauty of affirmations and the importance of letting go of perfectionism, a journey that led Alicia to adopt a more holistic approach to life. In her partnership with husband Swizz Beatz, she finds a harmonious balance of "flow" and "design," where they support each other's growth and freedom. This dynamic extends to their parenting style, where they teach their children gratitude and self-acceptance while instilling a sense of humility and grace. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Embrace Your True Self How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Fear How to Find Confidence Within Yourself How to Turn Negative Thoughts into Positivity How to Discover Your Inner Strength How to Set Boundaries for Self-Care How to Be Kind to Yourself How to Trust Your Own Choices The journey through self-doubt, fears, and external pressures highlights the importance of staying grounded, trusting intuition, and letting go of the need to seek others' approval. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:54 What Would You Say to Your Younger Self? 05:34 When You Have the Need to Protect Yourself 09:02 From Being Doubtful to Becoming Curious 13:43 What Is Your Affirmation Today? 15:30 Stop Being Mean to Yourself 19:06 Finding the Will to Love Your Own Skin 26:49 Spend More Time with Yourself 32:14 The Gifts and the Gaps 36:19 What Have You Learned From Your Partner? 38:06 Having Healthy Conflict in Your Relationship 45:53 Finding Balance Between Control and Flow 47:51 The Love for Crystals 51:32 Losing the Ability to Trust Yourself 57:15 What Are Your Go-To Rituals to Feel Better? 01:00:08 Teach Your Children to Practice Gratitude 01:03:45 Allow Other People to Speak and Just Listen 01:05:22 Creating Safe Space for Children 01:09:35 Hell’s Kitchen on Broadway 01:15:19 Be Clear with Your Vision 01:22:12 How Have You Protected Yourself from Fame and Success? 01:26:32 Alicia in Final Five Episode Resources: Alicia Keys | Website Alicia Keys | YouTube Alicia Keys | Instagram Alicia Keys | Facebook Alicia Keys | TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did Alicia Keys overcome self-doubt?
I have lots of friends who will be like, oh, I'm dating this guy and it's really peaceful. I'm bored. And so there's that, right? Where people actually have like peace and stillness and connection. We're like, yeah, there's nothing to talk about. So I don't think it's something that people do on purpose. And I don't think it's something that people even do it consciously.
But I think we do like to stay busy and stressed to some degree. Hey everyone, it's Jay Shetty and I'm thrilled to announce my podcast tour. For the first time ever, you can see my on-purpose podcast live and in person. Join me in a city near you for meaningful, insightful conversations with surprise guests. It could be a celebrity, top wellness expert, or a CEO or business leader.
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I am familiar with that as well. And I kind of was just telling you that I had the best summer. And it was my first summer where, you know, the last two summers I was on tour. And obviously those are just such a monster universe to try to like harness. And this summer was just like, I was like, I am creating peace this summer. I am doing the things that everything I can imagine I want to do.
I'm doing it this summer. And it was really liberating, really liberating. But it also does reflect life. to myself, back to your point, the connection to the busyness equaling success or the busyness equaling something positive. When surely there's positivity there for sure, but there is an addiction that I think comes with This idea of having to feel every minute and feel every second.
And also there's the avoidance that we're all likely experiencing where we don't really want to face all the things underneath things. So if we stay as busy as possible, we are like literally, we don't even have time to think about those things or to reflect on those things. And so I do understand that lifestyle because I feel like for quite a while, I didn't even, I would just say yes because...
I'm used to saying yes.
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