10 Powerful Self-Love Mantras & Positive Affirmations
Who do you spend the most time with? Your spouse or best friend? Your children or your co-workers? Technically neither, you spend the most time with yourself, which is why the tone and content of your internal dialogue are incredibly important to how you feel about yourself.
For instance, if you do poorly on an exam or a performance review, there are different ways you can talk to yourself about the situation. One reaction would be to say to yourself, “I am such an idiot. I am not smart enough to succeed.” Another way to respond is to say to yourself, “I am smart. I will figure out how to overcome this setback and do better next time.”
The first is an example of negative self-talk, which has been proven to negatively impact the end-result of the task you failed at that holds some significance in your life. Conversely, the person in the second example is more likely to do better next time, because they didn’t let it define how they view their true self. They were able to separate the obstacle from their own self-worth.
Another time this is prevalent is after a break-up or falling out with a friend. After being rejected by a loved one, it can be all too easy to forget that just because one person doesn’t feel you are a match for them, it doesn’t lessen your self-worth. In both of these instances, self-love mantras can be used to replace negative thoughts and rebuild your self-confidence.
What is a Mantra?
Mantras are a part of the Hindu and Buddhism religions. According to Merriam-Webster, a mantra is “a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone’s basic beliefs.” It originally comes from two Sanskrit words: “man,” meaning mind; and “tra,” meaning vehicle or instrument – a tool to transport the mind from a state of activity to one of stillness and silence. Mantras are often associated with praying or meditating so they’re best suited for positive self-talk.
10 Powerful Mantras for Self-Love
1. I love myself.
I am a beautiful, unique spirit. There is no one else quite like me.
2. I am worthy of love.
As a creature on this earth, I am worthy of being loved and cherished by others. My worth is untarnished by my imperfections or the way others see me.
3. I am worthy of good things.
It is ok to want the best for myself and to pursue the things that bring me joy and happiness.
4. I can choose positive thoughts.
I understand the power of my self-talk and choose to select thoughts that are uplifting and positive.
5. I let my happiness be visible to others.
My happiness overflows from me. I can use my happiness to bring joy to others.
6. I am strong.
I have many strengths that I use to navigate the ups and downs of my life. I am tougher and braver than I look.
7. I am becoming.
I am becoming the person I want to be. Each day, I work to make myself more of the person I want to be.
8. My life is moving forward perfectly.
Each bump in the road is there for a reason. Everything is happening according to a greater plan.
9. I am confident in my decisions.
I am the creator of my own destiny. I stand behind the things I do and say.
10. I surround myself with loving people.
I can choose the people I allow in my life. I choose to surround myself with people who love and adore me.
For the next few weeks, pick one self-loving mantra and try to incorporate it into your daily life – one at a time for a full week. Of course, if you don’t feel like that one is providing you any benefits, feel free to switch it up. You will find that some mantras are more fitting to your needs and personality, as your internal dialogue is unique to you. If you find something that works for you, it should only be a matter of days before you start feeling more confident and loved.
Mantras and meditation
When meditating, a mantra is a great tool to deter one’s mind’s natural tendency to wander off. Mantras are also useful when practicing yoga. Picking a mantra at the beginning of class can help you keep your focus on your set intention for that particular class.
If you are new to meditating, you should find the type of meditation that is best for you, as there are all sorts of meditations based on your own likes and dislikes. For instance, many people don’t realize that there is a type of meditation called movement meditation, which is good for beginner yogis who struggle to sit still.
Finding Your Perfect Self-Loving Mantras
A mantra can go beyond a phrase to keep you focused on the positive and give you spiritual strength; a mantra has the power to affect your actions. For instance, when Mahatma Gandhi said, “be the change you wish to see in the world,” he didn’t just say it, he lived it. What is the mantra you want to live? Is it a positive, self-loving mantra?
One easy way to get started is by incorporating some Loving Kindness Meditation into your daily routine with this mantra meditation video, which takes you step-by-step through the process of adding a mantra to your meditation. All you need is 20 minutes to get started.
Self-care mantras can come from all sorts of unpredictable places. One of my favorite mantras, which I use whenever I’m not feeling grounded, comes from the Dr. Seuss book I received upon graduating from high school, which reads, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” During times of uncertainty, I let these clever childhood sayings take over my internal dialogue.
This is all to say that your perfect mantras can come from anywhere. Perhaps for you, it will be something a loved one once told you or a poignant song lyric. You just have to be on the lookout for a word or phrase that makes you feel whole and loved, that brings you joy and encouragement.
We all have a friend or family member that lets their negative self-talk overpower their positivity and self-loving thoughts. It is so painful to watch them beat themselves up, but we all do it from time to time. If ever you feel yourself being anything less than kind to yourself, try one of these self-loving mantras to regain confidence and move forward in a positive way. You can focus on the first phrase, memorize the entire thought, or modify one of the positive mantras provided.
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3 Magical Mantras to Boost Your Libido and Reignite Passion
Everyday life can drain us of energy and enthusiasm, especially when it comes to our libido! When that happens, a loving relationship can begin to unravel, as you and your partner feel further and further apart. But when you give yourself the time and space to rediscover your forgotten fire, you will begin to re-experience the giddy fun and joy of being a vibrant sexual being.
Once the hormones of infatuation and new love wear off, it takes concentrated attention and effort to keep even the best relationship interesting and exciting.
By meditating on and repeating these mantras, you will increase your desire and help you reconnect with the fire of lusty love that is still burning within you. And as you learn once again to express your desire, the laws of attraction will bring satisfaction back to your love life.
By using theses Magical Mantras throughout the week you will:
- Make sparks fly.
- Jump-start your relationship.
- Get ‘Love-Drunk’
So, now, if you’re ready, here are your 3 Mantras to boost your libido and put that spark back into your relationship. With your hands on your heart, repeat these three Mantras throughout the day and feel their vibrational energy entering in your body, mind and spirit:
- I reconnect with loving and passionate feelings for my partner.
- I feel a stirring in my heart and feel lucky to have this person in my life.
- I experience a balanced and loving relationship with my partner.
To “turbo-charge” these feeling I suggest that you take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions:
- Five things that I love about my partner NOW are:
- Five reasons that I fell in love with my partner are:
- Where was I and what was I wearing when we had our first kiss? How did that make me feel?
This can be a difficult exercise once we let our relationship take on a “ho-hum” existence. After the feeling of “new-love” wears off our mind seems to only want to focus on the negative and annoying aspects of our partner. But, those initial feeling of love and passion are still within you, and you and your partner will feel great joy as you reconnect with them and bring them to the surface.
You can permanently rewire you subconscious mind to accept these affirmations by listening to them in a deep meditative state with guided meditation.
(Don’t forget to share the juicy details with your friends over a little glass of wine!)
Enjoy and let me know how you go!
