9 Mantras For Anxiety That Experts Use Themselves

“Mantras can be helpful for folks with anxiety in two ways: They can focus the mind, and they can provide counter-narratives to anxiety-provoking automatic thoughts.”

Chantelle Doswell, lecturer at Columbia University’s School of Social Work.

1. Try starting a phrase with “I am” followed by an adjective and repeat slowly, as a set of three. Ex: “I am at peace”.
2. Remind yourself that nothing lasts forever by repeating "this too will pass" in rhythm with your breath.
3. Fit the following affirmation to what you need in the moment: “I am _____, and I deserve every _____ thing.” Ex: “I am beautiful and I deserve every beauty-filled thing.”
4. “It’s not about you.” is a mantra that helps with concerns about the opinions of others.
5. “All is well.” If repeated several times reminds you hat things are going to be OK.
6. Acknowledge the good things in your life during a moment of anxiety by repeating “thank you.” 
7. Repeating “Calm down” to yourself with deep breathing exercises may be useful.
8. “You are lovable.” Is useful if you are feeling stressed or panicked over a loved one.
9. “What can I see and experience today that will thrill and amaze me?” will refocus your mind on something positive rather than negative.