Five Daily Mantras to Supercharge Your Day

22.01.13

business affirmations for successHow you spend the first hour of your day determines how the rest of your day goes, and what you will accomplish.

Some of the key things that the world’s most successful entrepreneurs like Richard Branson and Tony Robbins avoid doing first thing in the morning include reading emails and planning tasks for the day ahead. I completely agree. Email should come later on in the morning and planning for the day should always be done the night before.

So how should you start the day? Everyone is going to have a routine that works best for them, but I think it’s best to start your day by getting centered, and setting a strong intention for what you want to do, and how you want to feel.

I begin with yoga followed by meditation, and positive mantras and affirmations to set myself up for a successful day ahead. In today’s episode of She Takes on the World TV I share the five mantras I use to kick off every day, and I think they’ll help you stay focused and reach your goals too!

I’d love for you to leave a comment and let me know how you start your day. If you have any mantras or affirmations you use, I’m sure our community would also love to hear them!

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Natalie MacNeil

Natalie MacNeil is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of She Takes on the World. She is also the Co-founder of award-winning digital media firm, Imaginarius. For more information about Natalie, visit NatalieMacNeil.com.

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  • Darleen Witmer

    I don’t like new format of video. I cannot always watch video – due to sound constraints. I have to schedule my video playing, so as not to interrupt others and have sound available. I would appreciate text plus video.
    I know “they” say this is the year of the video – but it isn’t for me.
    Or many others due to bandwidth issues as well.

  • http://twitter.com/laNevaTile Lisa La Nasa

    These are excellent mantras and are now a permanent part of my ‘Mantras & Affirmations’ list that I keep on the wall above my desk! I’ve been waiting for this video since your last one about burning bridges. Both have been exactly what I’ve needed. Thank you, Natalie!

  • http://joannemstein.com/ JoAnne Stein

    What a great post and video! I’ve recently discovered the power of using affirmations and positive thoughts to create your intentions for the day. Mine aren’t business related by every morning I spend at least 20 minutes in meditation and go through some mental mantras. For example: Today I choose to be happy. I choose love. I choose loving thoughts, etc. to put my mind in a positive and loving state. I think I’ll definitely adopt some of the ones you mentioned too!

  • Susan

    Thanks Natalie,This video is just what I needed! How did you know? As a new business owner I feel like I am constantly trying to juggle way too many things at once. I have even tried to meditate while taking my Bar method class thinking I could save a little time!) I think I will try your advice and schedule my meditation separately,maybe I will get more out of it. Sometimes we just need a little nudge,or for me….a swift kick! Thanks for a push in the right direction.

  • Ewa Zmyslona

    Natalie,

    I have been enjoying this episode, because as you know, I used the meditstion to attract …YOU and The Conquer Club;-)

    The power of meditation and mandras is amazing! Thank you;-)

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Love it Ewa, and I’m so so thrilled to have you as our Brussels Ambassador for The Conquer Club. I love your mission and everything you stand for! Thanks for your comment.

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    I’m so glad to hear it Susan :) Even if you can start by committing 2 minutes every morning and every evening it would be a fantastic start. Like I said, it has taken me awhile to build up to the time I sit on my meditation mat for now –I could barely do 10 seconds when I was in China! I’ll be doing some more short guided meditations for our community here in the future. Stay tuned!

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Awesome JoAnne, and good point about the positive affirmations that aren’t business related. I focused these ones towards entrepreneurs but when I’ve visited ashrams on my travels they always start the day with “Today I choose happiness and love.” It’s a great state of mind to go off into your day with!

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Yay! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the videos and that my mantras can be part of your daily routine now. I’ll be back with a new episode next week, sharing how I reach out to celebrity entrepreneurs and niche rockstars for mentorship, advice, interviews, and more.

  • http://www.shetakesontheworld.net Natalie MacNeil

    Hi Darleen, sorry to hear you’re not liking the videos and I totally get that some people can’t just press “play” depending where they are. I’m completely redoing SheTakesOnTheWorld.com, and we’ll be launching the new site next month. We’ll continue to produce a lot of written content but my personal content will now primarily be the episodes of She Takes on the World TV. If it’s helpful for people I can see about the costs on getting all the videos transcribed so that a script is posted along with the new video each week. We’ll look into it and appreciate your feedback!

  • MasterIntuitiveCoach

    As a fellow yogini and entrepreneur I looooove the topic. Mantras can be quite powerful (especially the sankrit version as the sounds hold a specific vibration) but it’s not for everyone to chant hindu mantras :)

    I think affirmations are great as long as you infuse power into them.

    (Sneak peak of my next blog ;) To infuse power you MUST :
    1) truly believe what you are saying (faking it does not work))
    and
    2) you must feel it. Feelings and emotions are the spark that will ignite your mantras (or intentions) and transform them into real manifestations.

  • http://www.facebook.com/donna.woodsclements Donna L. Woods-Clements

    “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better & better!” “Lord, lead me to the women you want on my team. I place my trust & effort with You.”
    Now I’ll be adding a couple of your mantras/affirmations, Natalie. Thanks!

  • http://www.theofficeescape.com Ella Pelayo

    On my New Years resolution, I added developing a daily meditation with God every morning. So far it works best for me. However I am really intrigued with the whole affirmation and positive mantra you’ve discussed on your video. Guess its time for me to read more about it and see if it works for me