Reasons You Need a Personal Motto

I am fascinated by the power of a good Motto. By definition, it is a short statement that is "used to express a principle, purpose or idea" or a statement "adopted as a guide for one's conduct." Complex ideas get lost in space. Simple currencies can help you remember what's really important in a moment. That is why nations, religious orders, 12-step groups, schools, boy scouts, and almost all major organizations have currency.

Here are some reasons you need a personal motto

1. It can replace destructive thinking with healthy self-talk.

If you say to yourself, "I will never do this", use slogans instead:

"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."

"I've done it before and I can do it again."

"A journey of a thousand kilometers begins with one step."

If you say to yourself, "I should always take care of others before I do," then your slogan might be "Put on your own oxygen mask first."

2. One Motto can help change your habit.

An essential aspect of willpower is that you remember your long-term goal. A slogan can summarize why you want to change a habit and therefore increase your willpower. Such a currency (and it) can keep track of the desired habit change.

"Health first."

"Exercise - stay fit longer."

"We can do it whenever we want."

"How can he endure because of that?"

"Do the right thing to make it easy."

"Smoke-free - in a healthy way."

3. A personal motto reminds you who you are and who you stand for.

At the memorial service, a son chanted his mother's personal slogan: "Please. Tell the truth. Do your best." I can't think of better or shorter words to survive. And many of us can well adapt to Gandhi's motto: "You want to see the world."

I decided to use the "take it easy" slogan to remind myself to focus on the beauty around me, the positive aspects of my life, and what I am grateful for. (I've already seen this amazing slogan in Rick Hansen's book, Just One Thing.)

What is your personal purpose? If you don't have one, consider starting one or adopting one that meets your mission in life. However, as Aldous Huxley put it, "there is only one corner of the universe that you want to improve, and that is you."

4. A motto can refresh your conscience, remind you of your values, and even teach you the power of character.

I recently spent three hours in the hospital waiting room as the driver of a friend who was undergoing surgery. The television was disturbing and the security guard refused to change it. I tried to give him a piece of my brain - not the best piece. But suddenly the phrase came to me: "It's not about you yet." I kept saying, "It's not about you." This mantra helped me to focus on my purpose again that day.

Other mottoes that can remind you of your values.

"Don't hate others who hate you."

"First of all."

"Live and Let Live."

"think before you speak."

"Delaying justice is a denial of justice."

"If the problem can be solved with money, it doesn't matter."

"Time and tide wait for no one." (Some things you can't control.)

5. A motto can provide dynamic inspiration.

Everyone has their own music, but here are some universal phrases of hope and inspiration.

"We can face many defeats, but we must not lose." (Maya Angelo)

"Be yourself. Everyone has already taken it."

"One person can make a difference."

"Keep an eye on the reward."

"Every day is a second chance."

"Tomorrow is another day."

6. A motto can calm your mind.

There are some healthy self-calming techniques that anyone can use. Instead of resorting to overeating or binge drinking, take a walk and insert one of these motos into your "worry bubbles":

"One day at a time."

"Keep calm and keep going."

"It must pass."

"Just that."

"It is easy."

"How important is that?"

7. One motto can increase your productivity.

Reminders like the ones below can help you think carefully and do a good job in the work situation.

"The lack of planning on your part is not an emergency on my part."

"Slowly but surely we are succeeding."

"carry on."

"We have nothing but nothing."

"If you haven't been successful before, try again."

"Take a break, breathe."

8. A motto can motivate you that will help you maintain.

In difficult times, hold your head with the slogan:

"It only happens tomorrow."

"Every cloud has a silver lining."

"It's not a failure, just comments.

Make motos more magnificant

You can create your own motto or adjust existing mottos. It doesn't have to be spiritual, just a good reminder of your value or purpose:

1. Keep it short and easy to remember.

2. It can also be a word: compassion. Calm down Listen up

3. Make it emotionally intelligent.

4. It just means that it will put the right melody in you.

5. Increase the power of your slogan with poetry or symbolism.

6. If you use poetry, it will last every time. Or, to be scientific about it, poems reinforce "processing fluency."