Here is some Wednesday Wisdom for you.

Why is it so hard to stay in the present? We are constantly thinking of what’s next, what do I still have to do on my to-do list. A Harvard research paper says we spend almost half of our waking hours thinking about something other than what we’re doing—and this mind-wandering typically makes us unhappy.

Psychologists have proven that silently repeating a single word or a mantra to yourself stills the system responsible for your mind wandering, thinking about your past, or planning your future. Through quiet repetition, we give our minds a more tangible item to focus on and we’re able to quieten down internal thoughts better. It’s why mantras are so powerful and here are 5 mantras to help you live in the present.

1. I Choose to Release What Does Not Serve Me Right Now. This mantra is all about releasing the thoughts, doubts, worries, and concerns that aren’t priorities, but often weigh us down.

2. I Am Grateful for This Present Moment and Everything It Offers Me. A reason it’s difficult to stay in the present is because we often think that happiness will come from circumstances in the future. Like, when I lose 2kgs I’ll be happy. If we take a moment to practice gratitude for the present, we’ll feel more content and savour each day.

3. By Being Present, I Am Creating, Shaping, and Influencing What Happens Next. If you’re looking forward to accomplishing something, you need to take the necessary steps now in order to do so. If you find yourself getting caught up in what could happen in the future, use this mantra to remind yourself that the most important thing is what you’re doing now.

4. My Presence Holds Power. Where you are, right here and right now, is powerful. As productive as it can feel to think to the future or the past, sitting in the now is always a strong move.

5. I Am Here, I Am Now, I Am Enough. You are and always will be enough—no matter what your negative self-talk likes to say otherwise. This mantra is all about accepting and owning not only the present, but who you are at this present moment.

Choose the mantra’s you love and memorize them, or write them somewhere we you will see it and be reminded to repeat.

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