I like to consider the mind to be a sensitive place that deserves the utmost care. Emotions can get really heavy, and because they feel so overwhelming, it’s easy to forget that they are thoughts and imaginations translated into uncomfortable energy in the body. This discomfort often compels us to overthink, triggering a vicious cycle.

While I don’t like to censor myself from information, I do prioritize what occupies my mind. One way I do this is through affirmations. Sometimes, I repeat them in a very obvious, repetitive manner, while other times, it’s a simple mantra. The mind is inherently repetitive, so even if consciously doing repetitive affirmations feels crazy, our default state of mind has already surpassed “crazy.”

I am advocating for affirmations because they paint beautiful imagery in the mind and allows us to create desired narratives.