Why You Should Have Your Own Personal Mantra: The Friday Fix

Most people confuse a mantra with a positive affirmation. They're not exactly the same thing.

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Healthy Mind Why You Should Develop a Personal Mantra Amy Morin, LCSW Verywell Mind Editor-in-Chief Could repeating a phrase to yourself over and over again actually improve your mental health? As simple as it sounds, there's a good chance that developing a personal mantra could make a positive difference in your life. A simple mantra could help you stay on track with your goals, drown out negative thoughts, help you resist temptations or even help you perform better. But, most people confuse a mantra with a positive affirmation. They're not exactly the same thing. So in this Friday Fix, I explain the difference. I also share how you can develop your own personal mantra. I share some examples of how people use them too—from clients in my therapy office to professional athletes. LISTEN NOW READ THESE NEXT How to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation READ NOW  › Positive Affirmations for Social Anxiety READ NOW  › Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Products and Apps That Kept Us Going in 2021 READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy