I use short phrases to combat stagnation and anxiety. The problem is
that inspirational phrases too often have short shelf lives.
"Celebrate Life" seemed
to have an impact on me one night while I lay in bed thinking about how my life is
like a washing machine drum, spinning but not moving. I repeated those two words
like a mantra for a couple months until they were just two words again.
Then
"Respect The Time You Are Given" gave me a push. That lasted for about as long as it
took me to jot it down. For the moment I am hooked on "What Would The Hero You Do?".
When I start to feel lazy or trapped I think of a perfect version of myself and try
to imagine what he would be doing right then and there. I don't always emulate him
(my pecs aren't big enough), but it serves me well...for now.
Do you do this?