by Leigha Randolph
After watching the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, I found myself repeating Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics, “Sit down, Stay Humble” from his song, “Humble.” Kendrick Lamar repeats this very line ten times within the song’s chorus. I would consider this line a mantra and one that I found myself reciting regularly when needing the gentle reminder to stay humble.
A mantra is something that we throw around like confetti in the counseling field. It is a line or phrase that one recites regularly to themselves three or more times often throughout the day. Mantras help us to boost motivation within ourselves and help us get through our days successfully.
The science behind the mantra is that there is a part of the brain called the “RAS” or “Reticular Activating System.” The primary role of this part of the brain is to regulate the brain into believing what you tell it repetitively. Science proves that if you tell yourself the same thing over and over again, because of the “RAS” your mind will believe it and you will witness the results. It is like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Mel Robbins has normalized the “Let Them” mantra for many people after publishing her latest book, “The Let Them Theory.” My coworker has a poster repeating the words “See the Good” six times in a row on her wall. Of course she is going to see the good in her daily life as it is a focal point in her office.
Mantras are marvelous. They have the power to boost motivation and transform our daily lives. What is your mantra? If I had to choose a mantra for you it would be…
“I believe in YOU! I believe in You! I believe in You!”
Love and Light,
Leigha
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