The Power of Words:

Here's the thing about mantras—there's no right or wrong one. You can absolutely make up your own mantras, borrow them from friends or family, or look to thoughtful and influential leaders, celebrities, and thinkers.

Here are some powerful mantras I like to reflect on, both from my own thinking and public figures I look up to.

Simple Daily Mantras

1. "Change is part of your life journey." We're often resistant to change, thinking it's going to be bad or too difficult. But the reality is that life is change — it's part of your story. If you accept it, you can start to see how it will serve you.
2. "Your most important plan is yourself." If you've been here for even a short time, you know I love a good plan. But plans start with yourself — your awareness, your goals, your development. So, prioritize accordingly!
3. "Trust in your potential." You've got this, I know you do. Whatever your big goal, dream, or plan is, trust in your potential to get you there.
4. "I value my core self and honor it with high regard." Your emotions, wants and needs are all valid. Honoring them in your daily action is not selfish, it's self love and it leads by example.
5. "I've got this." Yes, yes you do!
6. "I am strong, capable, and competent." Swap these out with any encouraging words that speak to your character and capabilities.
7. "I have all the tools I need to handle anything that comes my way today." You can even get more granular and use this as a journal prompt to write out the specific supports you have at your disposal.
8. "There is a benefit and an opportunity in every experience I have." Even the hard or unforeseen things can lead to something amazing.
9. "I may stumble, but I never stay on the ground." It's okay to stumble sometimes, but you also have the ability to pick yourself up and move forward.
10. "I am worthy of the life I envision." If you've ever been told you'll never achieve something or there's only a certain way to do it, this one is to remind you that you are unique. Your experiences and insight is unique. If you're determined, you can achieve anything you desire so you can live the life you deserve.

Daily Mantras from Public Figures

1. "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated." (Maya Angelou) You may be feeling down due to your work, your family, or your finances. Truth is, life is full of challenges and defeats. But what are you going to do about them? You have the power to overcome.
2. "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." (Oprah Winfrey) I know there are real challenges in your life, and I don't want to discount them. But, friend, you have to take the time to celebrate the good things, too! Whether small or big, take some time to be grateful for the good in your life.
3. "There are no mistakes, only opportunities." (Tina Fey) How are you thinking about your mistakes? Try to reframe them into opportunities so you can move through them and onto bigger and better things.
4. "Everything is Figureoutable." (Marie Forleo) Not only is this quote from one of my favorite authors (check out her book Everything is Figureoutable) but I love just saying it! It shows that there always is some kind of answer and, more than that, you are able to access it.
5. "What we know matters but who we are matters more." (Brene Brown) The things you do throughout the day are important, of course. But who are you becoming? What's your character like? Who do you want to be? That all matters more. And, the good news is that it's in your control to be the person you want to be each and every day.
6. "If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours." (Dolly Parton) Turn your day around by making someone else's day great. A smile and hello goes along way to boosting both of your moods!
7. "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) Go out and be your own authentic self today—you are who this world needs.
8. "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I'm possible!'" (Audrey Hepburn) Don't limit yourself by labeling things as impossible. Instead, what's possible today?
9. "Success if falling nine times and getting up ten." (Jon Bon Jovi) Don't let the fear of failing keep you from trying. Get back up and you will get to your goals.
10. "Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." (Gloria Steinem) What are your dreams today? Dream big!