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8 Self-Empowering Mantras To Boost Your Confidence

Mantras are a great way to improve your self-esteem and overall mood. Having one that you can repeat to yourself when you get stressed or anxious is a great way to help yourself.

Kathryn521

Jun 25, 2020

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8 Self-Empowering Mantras To Boost Your Confidence

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Mantras have become a vital part of my coping methods, whether I'm coping with a grade I don't like or a pandemic. Check out my favorites.

I can do hard things

When life throws some curveballs (such as a pandemic), it's super helpful to remind yourself that you can handle it. Reminding yourself that you can do hard things can help you go into tough situations with more confidence in your ability to handle it.

I am worth the extra effort

I don't know about you, but I catch myself accepting the bare minimum from others a lot. In the moment, it may not seem like an issue. But in the long term, consistently accepting the bare minimum, can be hugely damaging to your self-esteem. Remind yourself that you are worth the extra effort, both from others and yourself. Treat yourself to a spa day or a new pair of shoes and definitely don't tolerate minimum effort from others.

I am responsible for myself

For me, this is a huge one. I am very ambitious and have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew. Reminding myself that I am responsible for myself is my way of telling myself that this is my decision. I can choose to take on some extra classes if I want, I do not need approval from others. Some people think this wording sounds awkward, so here is another one I use: "I am in control of my actions."

I am on the right path

I don't know a college student who hasn't worried or panicked over their major choices. The opportunities can feel overwhelming and never-ending. Taking a moment to remind yourself that your path is the one that is right for you can really help ease that stress. Your path will change and twist with the future, but it is the path that is meant for you.

I can change for the better

The international dialogue has been centered on the ideas of allyship and bettering yourself to be more respectful, kind, and aware of other people. This mantra has proved incredibly helpful for me as I come face to face with ugly truths of my unconscious bias and white priviledge. Reminding myself I can do better keeps me from feeling helpless or allyship fatigue. But this has also helped me when my grades start to slip!

My body is strong and beautiful

Like a lot of women, I struggled with body image issues for years. It took repeating this mantra (amongst other things) for about a year for me to start to accept and, eventually, love my body. The adjectives in this mantra can be switched out for anything: curvy, capable, bold, athletic, etc.

I believe in myself

When overcome with tough obstacles or simply just a huge pile of work, I repeat this to myself constantly. It's just a nice reminder that I can do it.

I am enough

This is a big one for me, I say it everyday. It's so affirmative and empowering, yet simple. I am enough.

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8 Self-Empowering Mantras To Boost Your Confidence

Mantras are a great way to improve your self-esteem and overall mood. Having one that you can repeat to yourself when you get stressed or anxious is a great way to help yourself.

I can do hard things

I am worth the extra effort

I am responsible for myself

I am on the right path

I can change for the better

My body is strong and beautiful

I believe in myself

I am enough

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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