20 Mantras for Creative Workers

Focus & Clarity

  1. I am fully present and focused on the task at hand.

  2. I trust my ideas and move forward with conviction.

  3. I have the clarity required to simplify complex problems.

  4. My mind is an engine for positive thoughts.

  5. I prioritize impact over activity.

Boundaries & Worth

  1. I confidently uphold my boundaries to protect my most valuable resource: my time. 

  2. My expertise is valuable, and my compensation reflects it. 

  3. I release control over what I cannot change and focus on what I create. 

  4. I am in the right place at the right time to create great things. 

  5. I can say "no" to the non-essential.

Resilience & Stress Mitigation

  1. I navigate stressful situations with curiosity and grace. 

  2. I am a stabilizing force for those around me. 

  3. I choose my reaction; negative energy does not define my response. 

  4. I approach every challenge as an opportunity for growth. 

  5. I am resilient, capable, and prepared for change.

Leadership & Self-Worth

  1. I achieve work-life harmony by prioritizing restorative rest. 

  2. My worth is not defined solely by my productivity. 

  3. I am doing the right thing for my career and my mental health when I prioritize myself. 

  4. I motivate the people around me through calm and clear direction. 

  5. I actively create a team defined by respecting energy and values.

Andy Newman

Artist, Founder + CEO, Creative Taxi Ltd.

https://creative.taxi
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