What are mantras? Mantras are positive expressions and phrases that become transformative when integrated daily. Mantras are essential to promoting an overall happier way of living. You can incorporate mantras through meditation, journaling, positive affirmations, and other holistic practices which boost overall wellbeing. Here are some examples of mantras proven to transform our way of thinking to promote a positive, happier mindset:

• I am worthy.
• I am responsible for my own happiness.
• I am in control of my happiness.
• I believe in myself, my skills, and my abilities.
• Today, I choose to be happy.
• Negative thoughts will only have power if I allow them.
• I can shift my negative thoughts and emotions.
• I am safe, and I am well.
• I choose to be calm and at peace.
• I will not allow fear to steal my joy.
• I give myself permission to prioritize things that bring me joy and peace.
• I am worthy of love.
• I love myself enough to choose joy over fear, doubt, and shame.
• I am strong.
• I have come so far, and I am proud of myself.
• I acknowledge my self-worth and set boundaries when needed.
• I will not allow myself to worry over things beyond my control.
• I will not allow anyone or anything to steal my joy.
• Someone else’s behavior is about them, not me.
• I will not allow anxious thoughts to consume me.
• I am stronger than my anxiety and fear.
• Fear is a protective emotion, but I will not allow it to take over me.
• I can overcome this. I can do this.
• I am thankful and blessed.
• I choose love. I choose happiness. I choose joy. I choose peace. I choose me.
• I am enough, always.

The powerful takeaway of implementing mantras into daily practice is that each phrase and expression can be uniquely centered around what is happening in your life – the thoughts you consume, and emotions you feel. By incorporating the phrases above (or choosing your own), you will begin to transform your mindset into a positive, happier way of thinking. Mantras can rewire our brain to alleviate the patterned behaviors and negative thoughts that consume our mindset. I strongly encourage you to incorporate a few mantras into your day – whether it’s written or vocalized. Write out or recall your thoughts after integrating mantras daily, and take notice of how you feel afterwards. Track your progress and note when you feel a difference. After a month or so, you may begin to feel calmer, centered and at peace with yourself. Do you incorporate mantras? If so, please share which mantras work for you!