10 Power Mantras To Help You Combat Stress

As you read the affirmations below, notice which ones resonate with you. Choose two or three of the most relevant mantras, commit them to memory, and work them daily!

Acknowledge and focus on building and strengthening relationships and your own spiritual connection during this season.

Notice who you’re hanging out with and what invitations you accept. Craft your holiday social calendar with your health and wellness in mind — and a healthy dose of balanced indulgence!

The holidays can bring up resentments or anger from past relationships or family history. This is a great mantra if you’re still letting go and opening your heart to love more freely.

The season of giving can lead to overspending and conspicuous consumption. Reign in the desire to buy more and prioritize your financial freedom. What can you give that doesn’t cost a lot (or cost anything)? Maybe a “friend date” or homemade gift infused with creativity and love?

When we visit family, it can be easy to regress into old patterns of behavior that we should have long outgrown. Practice seeing others through the eyes of the heart. Accept others as they are, not how you wish they would be. You may need to build in some time for yourself — schedule a trip to the store, gym, or a yoga class during family time to bring yourself back to center.

Emphasize the goodness, joy, and true meaning of the holidays. Allow yourself to fully receive the gifts of this season.

When you feel overwhelmed, stop, breathe, and feel. Then choose which tasks actually need to get done. Prioritize. Most of the things we think we should do aren’t all that essential. Simplify, simplify, simplify.

If you must spend time around co-workers or family members who cause you stress, build in an escape plan. Take a break every hour or two from family members (see #6). Limit time at holiday parties you feel obligated to attend, and bring along a wing-woman who makes you smile.

Avoid getting swept into the flurry of holiday activities with one simple practice: Follow your breath. As soon as you place your attention on your breath, you’re focused on the present. This keeps us out of worry and anxiety (worrying about the future) and anger/resentment (being stuck in the past). Focus on the unique beauty of this moment.

Most of all, an attitude of gratitude awakens the magic of any moment. Notice how much health and peace you have, and keep giving thanks! How can you share and give to those who are less fortunate than you? The gift of giving is the quickest way to open the heart and capture the spirit of the season!