52 Uplifting Morning Mantras To Power Start Your Day

woman sitting on bed meditating morning mantras

What are some good mantras to use in the morning to give your day an early boost?

And what exactly is a morning meditation mantra, anyway? 

You know the value of meditation as a daily habit.

But your mind wanders so much, from the beginning and throughout your meditation time, you’d like some help setting and maintaining your focus. 

Here’s where a mantra of the day can help.

Speak one of the morning chants in this post before and after meditation, and you’ll give your mind a rallying point

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Is Positive Thinking Just Wishful Thinking? 11 Facts To Know

man thinking, positive thinking is basically wishful thinking

Do you ever wonder if positive thinking is basically wishful thinking?

Maybe you've tried to be one of those positive thinkers, but it doesn't seem to change your life in any significant way.

Or does it?

You may not know the impact of positive thinking and how making slight tweaks in your thinking habits can benefit you profoundly.

You also may not know how hard it is to maintain positive thinking.

Your seeming lack of success with it may have made you question it or wonder if there are disadvantages of positive thinking.

Are there days when your thoughts are so constantly positive, self-affirming, and confident that you feel upbeat and happy all day?

Probably not. But let's explore why it's much more than wishful thinking.

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10 Ways To Calm Your Mind

How to Relax Your Mind

Sometimes I just get worn out and stressed from thinking.

If I'm not paying attention, I tend to be an over-thinker — I ruminate and play out various scenarios in my head past the point of it being productive.

By not relaxing my mind I can get agitated and anxious, especially when an answer or solution doesn't emerge from all of my thinking. In the past, I'd just plunge back in, believing I hadn't given enough thought to the situation.

Of course, contemplating beyond what's necessary for analysis and good judgment doesn't usually offer enlightenment or peace of mind.

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How to Practice Gratitude When You Don’t Feel Like It

how to practice gratitude

I have recently been obsessed — well maybe obsessed is too strong a word — preoccupied with frustration and sadness about the physical effects of getting older.

It has really hit me that this aging thing is happening. The face and body I had in my youth are gone forever, and there isn't a damn thing I can do about it. I find myself looking in the mirror and thinking mean things about myself like it's my fault that I'm getting older. Maybe you can relate.

The other night, I listened to an interview with Oprah and Eckhart Tolle on appearance and the impermanence of physical beauty.

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