{"id":22865,"date":"2025-09-01T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasee.com\/?post_type=essay&p=22865"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:22:24","slug":"6-mantras-i-live-by-to-thrive-and-live-my-best-life","status":"publish","type":"essay","link":"https:\/\/sasee.com\/ro\/essay\/6-mantras-i-live-by-to-thrive-and-live-my-best-life\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Mantras I Live By to Thrive and Live My Best Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Lacey Muinos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If health and wellness is a journey, then where\u2019s the roadmap? The truth is: Everyone\u2019s journey looks different, which isn\u2019t always helpful when you\u2019re trying to embark on one yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though wellness isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all, I still believe there are some principles that can apply to most people. Yes, we all need to eat healthy, move more, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep, but sometimes those things are easier said than done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key, I\u2019ve found, is repeating certain mantras when I need some support in the way of showing up for myself and putting my well-being first. If you need a little encouragement, keep these mantras in your back pocket. When you\u2019re feeling stuck, they may give you that nudge you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. If It\u2019s Not a \u201cHeck Yes,\u201d It\u2019s a \u201cHeck No\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have trouble making decisions? I\u2019m the Queen of Indecision. I tried on more than 50 wedding dresses before choosing one, and it once took me nearly a year to pick out a new dining table. Credentials aside, struggling to make a decision can be so frustrating and lead to procrastination. It holds you back when all you want to do is move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where this mantra comes in: If it\u2019s not a \u201check yes,\u201d it\u2019s a \u201check no.\u201d It\u2019s so simple yet so actionable. If you\u2019re not overwhelmingly sure about Option A, it\u2019s time to move on to Option B. This mantra has prevented me from making impulse purchases, but more than saving money, it helps me save my most valuable resource\u2014my time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2. Don\u2019t Put It Down\u2014Put<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all have a junk drawer or two to stash away those odds and ends you swear you\u2019ll organize later. A junk drawer isn\u2019t unreasonable, but all those times I had stacked boxes on my treadmill or couldn\u2019t find my sports bra in that mountain of unfolded clothes? I\u2019d basically sabotaged my own fitness routine because I couldn\u2019t be bothered to keep a tidy space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I once heard someone say on social media: \u201cDon\u2019t put it down-put it away,\u201d and it stuck with me. Most of the time, it only takes a few seconds to put something back where it belongs, and I feel better for not creating clutter and sabotaging my future self. My mind feels more at ease, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3. If It Takes Two Seconds, Do It Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Short on time? Everyone has a few seconds here and there, and sometimes, that\u2019s all you need to stay consistent with something. I\u2019m no stranger to analysis paralysis, which ties back into indecision. For me, this would mean being unable to decide which task to tackle. So, what did I do? Nothing. I\u2019d make zero progress because I couldn\u2019t decide what to do first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a different approach now, and it helps me tremendously with consistency: Spend less time deliberating <\/em>and more time doing<\/em>. I knock out the tasks that only take two seconds (not literally <\/em>two seconds, but brief nonetheless) right then and there. Taking my vitamins? I have time for that real quick. Scheduling that appointment I\u2019d been putting off? I can make that quick phone call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4. Let Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably heard of \u201cThe Let Them Theory\u201d by Mel Robbins. It\u2019s a #1 New York Times bestseller based on two little words that can be so freeing: \u201cLet them.\u201d I\u2019m one of the millions of people who have read this book, and my life is better because of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems so obvious now, but I didn\u2019t always understand the concept that other people\u2019s actions are out of your control. And that you can drive yourself up a wall trying to do just that. If you\u2019re an overthinker or people pleaser, this one\u2019s for you because it reminds you to recognize that other people are going to say and do things differently than you might\u2014and that it\u2019s OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of how you can apply it: That family member who\u2019s disappointed you won\u2019t have another glass of wine? Let them be disappointed. Have a colleague who thinks Pilates isn\u2019t a real workout? Let them have their opinion. That friend who always misses the morning walking group? Let them miss out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let them be them so you can be you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>5. Let Me<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t control others, what can <\/em>you control? Yourself. There\u2019s something so empowering in realizing that you can take charge. You can be the catalyst rather than waiting to act in response to someone else. That\u2019s where the second part of The Let Them Theory comes in, and it\u2019s called \u201cLet me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Mel says, \u201cLet me go first.\u201d Let me introduce myself to a potential walking buddy. Let me inform the fitness instructor that I\u2019m new to this class. Let me disengage when someone isn\u2019t supportive of my wellness journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use this mantra often when I need a reminder that I\u2014and I alone\u2014am responsible for my well-being. Rather than waiting for someone else to hold me accountable, I let myself prioritize my goals and take that crucial step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>6. Choose Your Hard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I often remind myself that I can do hard things. As the old saying goes, life is hard. And sometimes there isn\u2019t an easy solution to your problems. But you always have a choice, so choose your hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, I struggled with weight gain\u2026for years. And that was hard! It was hard watching the scale go up. It was hard not feeling confident in my own skin. It was hard dealing with joint pain and low energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know what else was hard? Getting into a routine that helped me achieve my goals. If it were easy, it wouldn\u2019t have taken me so many years. Learning how to cook new meals, getting into a regular workout routine, and taking my health more seriously was life-changing, but it wasn\u2019t effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both were hard, but given the choice again, I know which hard I\u2019d choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the mantras I live by, and they help me be a happier, healthier version of myself. You don\u2019t have to adopt all of them yourself, but give one or two a try. You might find they also help you realize what\u2019s most important\u2014your own well-being.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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