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Mental Wellness : Calming mantra, does it work?

Calming mantra, does it work?

Mantras, which are prolonged repetitive verbal utterances, are one of the most universal and long established mental practices in human culture. It has a powerful emotional and cognitive impact Research done to see its effect after isolating it from wider context and spiritual orientations have shown that the repetitive speech on its own was sufficient to reduce significantly intrinsic thought processes compared to rest. In mind it triggers global inhibition to produce psychological calming effect. Berkovich-Ohana A, Wilf M, Kahana R, Arieli A, Malach R. Repetitive speech elicits widespread deactivation in the human cortex: the “Mantra” effect? .

Some calming mantras:

Mantras should be minimally demanding focusing especially on what you desire to achieve. 

Focusing your mind, repeat a self-affirming mantra and start your day. 

“My mind is brilliant, my body is healthy and I am at peace. ” 

“I am walking my own new path to new heights.”

“I am conquering my fears one by one each and every day.”

“I will have a good day, because it’s my choice.”

“It’s okay to be wrong and I am not afraid of it.”

“Good health is a practice, and I have patience.”

“My potential is limitless, and I choose my battles.”

“My commitment to myself is superior to any other thing.”