Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

Check out this week’s affirmation: I remain calm and present. Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

Have you ever heard the saying “don’t let the future steal your present?” This statement is very powerful. Many of us could benefit from following this mantra as it teaches the importance of mindfulness.

If you have never heard of mindfulness before, it is the practice of being present in the moment (it is also the core of meditation practices and something one must master in order to become truly skilled at meditation). Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

By being present in the moment (and savoring the time leading up to it), you obtain a higher level of satisfaction, allow yourself to have a better experience, and feel more fulfilled as the event has not come and gone as quickly.

I remain calm and present. Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

In this world of distraction and chaos, I remain calm and present. I am grateful that I have learned how to keep my mind clear. I am proud of myself for removing excess distractions from my life.

I have learned how to calm down whenever I need to. Being present is my norm. When I remain calm and present, my world calms down around me.

I have learned to accept situations as they are. I am okay with just going with the flow. Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

With this greater perspective, my life is much smoother. I have less worrisome thoughts of the future as I stay in the present moment.

I start to enjoy the present moment.

I look for ways to enjoy the present moment even more. I notice the hue of the blue sky. I listen to the sounds of the birds. I feel the breeze on my face. All is well in my world.

Now that I am calm and present, others enjoy being with me more. I can be myself. I am more authentic. I am more grounded. Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

I am grateful that I am a stable source of energy for others.

I also enjoy being myself. Now that I have reduced the chatter in my head, my head has more head room. I have space to create new ideas. I have space to listen to my inner guidance that speaks with a still, small voice. Affirmation: I remain calm and present.

Today, I am calm. I am present. I am at peace.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What do I need to do to create more peace in my life?

2. What will bring greater calm to my life?

3. What helps me to be more present?

Affirmation: I remain calm and present.