Simple Phrases Every Mama Needs To Hear On Repeat

When I think of the phrases every mom hears nearly daily, the things that come to mind are:

• MOM, Mmooommm hey mom, hey, I NEED THIS!!!

• MOM, where’s my _____ (insert name of latest toy here)

• MOM, he took my….

These are phrases ALL moms hear externally, which lead to lots of internal dialogue that sounds like:

• UGH, WHAT!?

• I don’t have time for this, when will I get the space to do something for like, 5 minutes, uninterrupted?!

• Keep your cool, keep your cool, why are you so damn angry?

• (Insert your favorite four-letter expletive here)

Language is super powerful, especially the phrases we hear, think, and say on repeat.  In fact,  I would say that our internal dialogue has the greatest effect on EVERYTHING that happens in our lives.  The phrases we think repeatedly shape our thoughts, the feelings that occur in our bodies, and how we show up for our children and ourselves.

So - how do we get a handle on that sneaky internal dialogue?  Most of the phrases we repeat in our minds happen automatically without a lot of forethought.  So, the key here is to notice when things start to get negative Nancy, and flip our internal script.  This can be done really easily with an excellent power phrase or two that’s designed to help you feel calmer, more balanced, and grounded.

The key to reframing your internal dialogue is the use of what I like to call mama-mantras.  Mama mantras are powerful tools for helping mamas reshape their relationship with themselves and with their kids.  Unfortunately, even the most amazing mama mantra won’t keep you from getting negative every now and then - but simple phrases can help you reframe even the most stressful events.

Want a mama-mantra designed just for you?  Take this short mama-mantra quiz to find out what your power-phrase is, so you can switch up your internal dialogue to something more empowering and aligned.