What Are Self-Concept Rampages? The Mindset Tool That Changed Everything

TL;DR for my fellow skimmers 💕

Self-concept / Affirmation rampages are like affirmations but turned all the way up to 11. Instead of one gentle reminder, someone speaks positive statements to you faster, more intensely, and more repeatedly until something in your brain actually clicks. I stumbled on them six months ago and they completely changed how I handle hard days, anxiety, and self-doubt. I listen to them during my evening routine and it gets me relaxed AND excited for tomorrow at the same time. If you have never tried one, I linked my current YouTube playlist of all my faves so you can start there. Give some tracks a listen and see how you feel.

Have any other women in their 30s ever stumbled upon something that completely changed the way you see yourselves?

That’s exactly what happened when I discovered rampages about six months ago. At first, the word 'rampages' made me think of the video game GTA Vice City, which is not exactly what I was looking for in my self-empowerment journey. So I naturally kept scrolling and stuck with my traditional affirmation videos.

But one day I actually stopped and listened to a rampage video. And I’m really glad I did.

What are self-concept or affirmation rampages, exactly?

If you’ve ever listened to affirmation videos, you already have the general idea. Someone is speaking positive statements directly to you, things that remind you of your worth, your power, and what you’re capable of. Rampages take that concept and turn up the intensity.

Some example phrases in a rampage:

• "You are powerful and unstoppable"

• "You radiate confidence with ease"

• "Everything I want is already mine"

• "What I desire is already done"

  
  

Rampages vs. affirmations: what is actually the difference?

While the previous phrases may feel like general affirmations, there are several big differences between the two:

• Affirmations are slower, one at a time, like a gentle nudge

• Rampages are faster paced, more repetitive, more intense delivery

• Both work but rampages hit differently when you're in a low mood and need something to cut through fast

• You don't have to choose, they can coexist in your routine

What rampages actually do for your mindset...

For me personally they make me feel unstoppable. Like something in my brain clicks back into place and I remember who I actually am underneath whatever the day has been throwing at me.

Life gets heavy. I don’t think I need to explain that to you. And when it does, it’s so easy to forget how powerful you actually are. The external world takes over and starts to drown out everything you’ve worked for, all the healing, growth, and deep work you’ve done on yourself. A rampage cuts through that noise like butter.

Anytime I’m starting to feel overwhelmed with how things are going, I put one on. And I quickly come back to myself and feel an instant boost to my mental wellness. I remember that I do have control over something, even when it feels like I don’t have control over nearly as much as I want. It brings the anxiety down. It settles something in me. And that is not a small thing, especially nowadays.

And for full transparency: rampages are for the days when you have at least a little fuel in the tank. For the days when you're running on empty, I have a different technique for that, and you can read about it here.

When to listen to a rampage (my favorite time might surprise you)...

I'm a night owl so my evening/bedtime routine is peak timing for me. The self-concept rampage gets me relaxed and ready for bed but also gets me super excited for tomorrow.

It's like that feeling you get when you know you have a package coming in the mail, or how we used to feel on Christmas Eve as kids! Getting to feel that way anytime I want is kind of a vibe, can't lie.

Where to start with rampages: My current playlist...

I’ve started putting together a playlist on YouTube of my favorite rampages that I keep coming back to. You can find that playlist HERE. Consider it my current rotation, and check back often because I'll continue to add to it.

So if you’ve never tried a rampage before, I highly recommend you to give it a chance, even if the name makes you a bit wary of it. Start with the playlist I linked and see how it makes you feel. And if you don’t like it, at least you’ll know that for the future!

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