We
all know the detriments of putting ourselves down. When we tell
ourselves we’re not good enough too many times, we truly begin to
believe it, and for many people, mornings aren’t the easiest. The
feeling of getting out of bed to exercise, go to work, or take on any
other responsibility we feel obligated to do is tough. But that’s
because we make it tough. We tell ourselves Mondays are the worst. We
tell ourselves it’s too early to exercise. Thoughts begin to circulate
in our heads regarding all the things we have to do, all the things we
should be doing, and all the things we actually want to do but don’t
feel like we deserve or have time for. This negativity only brings on
stress.
We get into such a groove of
doing this, of complaining about our Monday through Fridays, that we
tend to live for moments, like the weekends or vacations, to get us
through the rest of our days. But what we should be doing is living for
every day. So how can you change your morning around?
Mantras are words or phrases meant to be chanted either internally or
out loud as a means of meditating. They originated about 3,000 years ago
in India, at least to the Vedic tradition, in which they were used to influence and control the gods.
Throughout history, they have continued to be used in various ways to
promote transformation. In our modern day Western world, they are often
seen as a means to shifting our perspectives in order to welcome a new
sense of self. In the words of Buddha, “What we think, we become.”
To
help you find the beauty in each day, and at every moment, try changing
the way you view yourself in this world by incorporating these 20
motivational mantras.
1. Today, I will choose happiness.
2. I am enough.
3. Today, I will positively impact someone’s day.
4. Today, accept what is instead of resenting what isn’t.
5. Just to be alive is a grand thing.
6. May I be Happy. May I be Healthy. May I be Creative. May I be at ease.
7. I am thankful for everything I have.
8. Today, I will breathe deeply and go slowly.
9. It is enough to do my best.
10. Breathe in joy and strength, breathe out wisdom and peace.
