This 30-Day Therapist-Approved Challenge Will Help You Transform Your Morning Routine

An affirmation is a short statement that serves as a commitment to manifest something into reality. These phrases help to shape your outlook on life and the present moment, Mancao said. "Because of the correlation between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, identifying an affirmation can subsequently shift your thoughts and behaviors during the day." Choose one that represents what you want to do and who you want to be today. Write it down or repeat it to yourself to solidify it in your mind. Examples of affirmations include:

• I can choose how I respond to what's around me.
• I am strong, resilient, and capable.
• I understand that nothing is permanent, and I am centered and balanced no matter what.