Master Mantras to Overcome Obstacles Tools
A few well-articulated mantras can help us overcome obstacles and rewire how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Here are a few examples of obstacles you might face and a mantra to adopt:
- Struggle with your ego getting in the way? Remind yourself that “it isn’t about me, it’s about us.”
- Spend more time talking than you do listening? Tell yourself, “I have two ears and one mouth; I will use them proportionally.”
- Find that your emotions can get the best of you? Repeat this, “I am not my emotions.”
- Feel like you aren’t good enough or are an imposter? Fill your mind instead with this saying; “I belong at the table and will do my best to contribute in real and meaningful ways.”
I encourage you to think about obstacles you face in your work and in your life and identify a few specific mantras that you can repeat to yourself. These daily reminders can help you to start to rewire how you see yourself, others, and the world around you.
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Patrick Leddin, PhD is a speaker, global leadership consultant, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Five-Week Leadership Challenge. Patrick is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University with a thriving leadership blog and podcast, and 25-years of leadership experience. He offers an unparalleled mix of academic rigor and real-world experience.