A Personal Mantra is a positive phase you repeat to yourself to improve motivation, self-belief and encouragement. You can use this phase whenever needed by saying it out loud, in your thoughts or writing it down so you can see it. Whatever mantra you choose it should be important to you in that moment. The befits of this mediation include bringing in positive energy within and around you. This can help with depression, anxiety, stress, self-belief, confidence and more.
Begin by sitting in a comfortable position, relax, take a few moments to notice the breath. How do you feel? Take a deep inhale and as you exhale let go of any tension or negativity and allow yourself to be in the moment. Take as long as you like before letting your breath flow naturally. Take a moment to think about what you need for example “I need to make more time for me” or “I need to be more confident”. Once you have decided on your Mantra write down that you will do this, for example, “I will make time for me” or “I am confident”. Write it as many times as you feel you need taking your time with each letter. Now repeat out-loud your mantra 3 times. With your eyes closed, picture the letters in-front of you and organise them into the words. With each inhale, breath in those words and feel them becoming part of you. Then in your mind again, say your mantra again, 3 times. How do you feel?
If you wish to add movement, Inhale reaching the arms up and visualise taking hold of your mantra, exhale as you place it somewhere symbolic, for example placing the hands on your heart or your mind.
Keep your written mantra. You can carry it around with you, if you want to keep it close or place it somewhere you feel is relevant. For example, if your mantra was “I will make time for me” place it in your own space like a bedroom to remind you. It’s okay if your mind starts to wonder when meditating, just acknowledge your thoughts and perhaps why the thoughts have come to you and then bring your focus back to your mantra.
If you’re unsure what mantra to use here are a few examples…
- Don’t say maybe if you want to say no
- I send myself love
- I can pass my test
- I am good enough
- I am beautiful
- I will make time for me
- Don’t let yesterday take over today
- I won’t give up
- Negativity will never lead to positivity
- I will live for the moment
- I am strong
- I will let go and not stress
- Sadness is not in control
- I am grateful and blessed
- I won’t dwell on “what if’s”
- I am real, not perfect
- I will live in the present moment
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