Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts

Sticky Note Mantras: The Art and Science of Choosing Your Thoughts

Why is changing the way we think so hard? Sticky Note Mantras taps into the extraordinary power of the mind by using a simple yet effective strategy: MANTRAS! Let us guide you through this transformational process of awareness and lasting change. With a dash of bravery and a bit of stick-to-itiveness, we promise that change can and will happen. Through mindfulness, creativity, and a smidge of science, we'll teach you how to brainstorm badass mantras of your own and weave them into your life so they stick. And as Thomas Edison said, "Sticking to it is the genius!" "Stuck in a negative headspace? Sticky Note Mantras provides tools to shift into a healthy mindset and the self-regulation skills to sustain it. Helene and Beth create an empowering place for readers to improve negative patterns of thinking to achieve a more fulfilling outlook on life! This is a relatable read for any individual looking to gain insight into a more positive outlook." -Shannon Francis, LCSW and owner of Well Therapy, PLLC "This book promises to help you break free from the constraints of your thoughts by using the authors' tried-and-true technique-mantras. For readers who want to move beyond negative and counterproductive thinking in daily life, Sticky Note Mantras offers a solution. Colorfully told through personal stories, an explanation of the underlying rationale, and lists of actual mantras to try, Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez present a practical guide to this form of deliberate refocusing. Approach-ably written and thoroughly entertaining, the chapters describe common mental obstacles and offer mantras, well-known songs, and further resources to combat them. If you want a kickstart to having a more positive inner dialogue, Sticky Note Mantras is for you." -Jennifer E. Hassel, author of Badass Grief "Helene Ann Zupanc and Beth G. Valdez set a clear, easy roadmap on how to think differently, shift thoughts, and reset reasoning to choose mindful management through their motivational mantras. The human framework in Sticky Note Mantras channels positivity and awareness everyone can apply daily; specifically, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to emotions and life. We can all be trapped in our self-imposed thinking in search of the correct compass direction. As we navigate life, Sticky Note Mantras presents beneficial techniques, inspirational quotes, alternate mantras, song playlists, and further reading articles that support specific mantras that are enlightening. What an enriching life resource!" -Letitia (Tish) E. Hart, deacon and author of Reach Out with Acts of Kindness: A Guide to Helping Others in Crisis "I love the way the authors speak to the reader like an old friend catching up over a cup of coffee." -Betsy Torrens, Homdel, New Jersey Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez met in graduate school at Northern Arizona University and became fast friends (both loving dogs, humor, counseling, and mantras!). They are both licensed professional counselors and have experience working in various mental health, educational, and therapeutic settings with diverse populations of clients. Helene and Beth cowrite a health and wellness blog that focuses on the art of using mantras to increase mindful living. They have worked together in community mental health agencies and even hosted a radio talk show in the Phoenix area called Valley Viewpoints regarding mental health. Their work includes the most powerful and inspiring wellness strategies they have used through the years, personally and professionally. Helene earned her bachelor's degree in special education and her master of education in counseling from Northern Arizona University. She loves reading all types of books, humor, country music, yoga, sewing, and theater. She loves spending time outdoors with her husband, son, and rescue dogs. Helene Zupanc and Beth Valdez met in graduate school at Northern Arizona University and became fast friends (both loving dogs, humor, counseling, and mantras!). They are both licensed professional counselors and have experience working in various mental health, educational, and therapeutic settings with diverse populations of clients. Helene and Beth cowrite a health and wellness blog that focuses on the art of using mantras to increase mindful living. They have worked together in community mental health agencies and even hosted a radio talk show in the Phoenix area called Valley Viewpoints regarding mental health. Their work includes the most powerful and inspiring wellness strategies they have used through the years, personally and professionally. Beth earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Arizona State University and a master of education in counseling from Northern Arizona University. Beth enjoys traveling, eating, reading, laughing, and goofing around with her two kids, husband, and a semi-wild pack of dogs.