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9 Mantras For Anxiety That Experts Use Themselves
Mantras Against Anxiety
- Try starting a phrase with “I am” followed by an adjective and repeat slowly, as a set of three. Ex: “I am at peace”.
- Remind yourself that nothing lasts forever by repeating "this too will pass" in rhythm with your breath.
- 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.”
- “It’s not about you.” is a mantra that helps with concerns about the opinions of others.
- “All is well.” If repeated several times reminds you hat things are going to be OK.
- Acknowledge the good things in your life during a moment of anxiety by repeating “thank you.”
- Repeating “Calm down” to yourself with deep breathing exercises may be useful.
- “You are lovable.” Is useful if you are feeling stressed or panicked over a loved one.
- “What can I see and experience today that will thrill and amaze me?” will refocus your mind on something positive rather than negative.
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“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...
“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.
Mantras Against Anxiety
- Try starting a phrase with “I am” followed by an adjective and repeat slowly, as a set of three. Ex: “I am at peace”.
- Remind yourself that nothing lasts forever by repeating "this too will pass" in rhythm with your breath.
- 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.”
- “It’s not about you.” is a mantra that helps with concerns about the opinions of others.
- “All is well.” If repeated several times reminds you hat things are going to be OK.
- Acknowledge the good things in your life during a moment of anxiety by repeating “thank you.”
- Repeating “Calm down” to yourself with deep breathing exercises may be useful.
- “You are lovable.” Is useful if you are feeling stressed or panicked over a loved one.
- “What can I see and experience today that will thrill and amaze me?” will refocus your mind on something positive rather than negative.
On Anxiety
Anxiety is a common emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. If left untreated, anxiety can be crippling. It can lead to lightheadedness, nausea, headaches, stomach pains, panic attacks and more.
Therapy, medication or a combination of the two are vital if anxiety is inhibiting your daily life. And for a quick fix, experts say relaxation techniques like mantras can help.
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A Simple Breathing Technique
- Sit in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes and inhale slowly through your nose.
- Exhale deeply.
- Continue to breathe deeply and fully. Allow your breath to be a guide to the present.
- With each breath in, think to yourself “be” and with each breath out, focus on the word “present. ”
Figure Out What's Bothering You
The physical symptoms of panic and anxiety, such as trembling, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat, are more obvious than the reason you are anxious. But, to get to the root of your anxiety, you need to stop and think about your thoughts and feelings.
Writing all that bothers you or talking with a friend can help you understand your anxious feelings.
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Decide What You Want Out Of Life
Identify what you want to change about your life. It can help you focus on the promises you're making to yourself.
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Envision The Life You Want
When you start to visualize your life in the way you want it to be, things can start to move in that direction.
What do you already have that brings you closer to your vision?
Experiences That Make You Happy
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Taking cues from you
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Learn stress management techniques
A big part of treatment for children with anxiety is to teach parents stress tolerance.
A mental health professional can help you work through methods of stress management for your specific needs.
Model stress tolerance
You might learn strategies in therapy that you can impart to your child when she is feeling anxious.
Try to maintain a calm, neutral demeanor in front of your child, even if you are still trying to manage your anxiety. Children are quick to read facial expressions.
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