Self-Soothing Challenge Day 2: I Am Here Now Mantra Guide
Aug 22, 2025Are you ready to take your self-soothing practice to the next level? Feeling proud of yourself for showing up yesterday but wondering what comes next? Today we're adding the powerful "I am here now" mantra to your breath work—and gorgeous, this simple mind tool is about to change EVERYTHING! ๐
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Why Day 2 Builds on Your Breathing Foundation
Helloooo beautiful! ๐๐ฝ Welcome back to day two of our 7-day self-soothing challenge! First things first—if you completed yesterday's breathing practice, I am SO freaking proud of you! Put that comment below and give yourself the biggest pat on the back because showing up for yourself is everything. ๐
And hey, if you haven't had a chance to dive into day one yet? Here's your first practice of self-soothing right now—be gentle with yourself, gorgeous! This challenge is a mirror of life, and it's never too late to start. You can still go back, listen to the video, do the audio, and there's absolutely no such thing as being "behind."
Why? Because this tool of self-soothing isn't just for seven days—I want it for you FOREVER! So plug in when you can, and let's build on what we started. โจ
What Is a Mantra (And Why Your Mind Needs This Tool)
Today we're layering on top of yesterday's breath focus with something called a mantra. Now before you think this is all woo-woo, let me break it down for you in the most practical way possible! ๐คฉ
A mantra is literally a mind tool. In Sanskrit, "man" means mind and "tra" means tool—so mantra = mind tool. Pretty cool, right?
On top of focusing on your breath (like we practiced yesterday), we're going to turn our focus onto the mantra "I am here now." Think of it like this:
- Your breath anchors you in your body
- Your mantra anchors you in the present moment
- Together, they create the perfect storm of self-soothing magic
The goal isn't to become some zen master overnight (though wouldn't that be nice? ๐). It's about giving your busy mind something to focus on instead of spiraling into relationship overthinking or anxiety.
Looking for the "Blips" Between Your Thoughts
Here's what I want you to remember as you practice today: you're looking for the blips. What do I mean by that? Those tiny spaces between your thoughts where everything gets quiet for just a moment.
It's like when you're scrolling through your phone and for a split second, you completely forget what you were even looking for. That's a blip! Those moments of space are where the magic happens, boo.
As you repeat "I am here now," you're:
- Training your mind to focus on something helpful instead of spiraling
- Cultivating what I call observational awareness (fancy words for noticing what's happening without judgment)
- Creating space between you and your anxious thoughts
And please, PLEASE don't make yourself wrong if thoughts come up! It's totally normal and human. The goal isn't to stop thinking—it's to notice when you're thinking and gently come back to your mantra. That's literally the practice! ๐
Why "I Am Here Now" Is Your New Best Friend
This specific mantra is pure gold for us anxious girlies because it brings you back to the only moment that actually exists—right now. How many times do you catch yourself living in the past (replaying conversations) or the future (catastrophizing about what might happen)?
When you say "I am here now," you're:
- Grounding yourself in reality instead of anxiety-land
- Reminding your nervous system that you're safe in this moment
- Building your self-trust muscle by showing up for yourself consistently
Think of it as your personal reset button that you can use literally ANYWHERE. Stuck in traffic? "I am here now." Waiting for a text back? "I am here now." Having a tough conversation? "I am here now."
It's that simple, and that powerful! โจ
How This Practice Sets You Up for Relationship Success
Here's the thing, gorgeous—when you can self-soothe, you become less dependent on others to regulate your emotions for you. Instead of needing constant reassurance from your partner, you start building that security from within.
This meditation practice is actually relationship healing in disguise! When you're grounded and present, you:
- Make decisions from a calm place instead of anxiety
- Communicate your needs clearly instead of from a triggered state
- Stop creating drama because you're not living in your head 24/7
Plus, when you're practicing daily self-soothing, you're literally rewiring your nervous system to feel safer. And when you feel safer, you show up differently in ALL your relationships. ๐
Your Self-Soothing Success Strategy
Remember, this isn't about perfection—it's about progress and self-compassion. Some days you'll feel like a meditation goddess, other days your mind will feel like a circus. Both are totally normal!
What matters is that you keep showing up. Every time you choose to practice instead of scrolling TikTok, every time you use your mantra instead of spiraling, every time you breathe instead of holding your breath—you're building your self-soothing superpower.
And hun, this is the foundation for everything else we're going to build together. When you can soothe yourself, you become unstoppable! ๐
Next Steps For The Anxious Girly
If you resonated with this episode (and I know you did, boo!), here are your next steps:
- Complete today's mantra practice and notice what feels different in your body after just a few minutes of "I am here now"
- Comment below about your experience to practice celebrating your small wins (which is self-soothing!) and enter to win a one-on-one session with me
- Set a daily reminder to practice your breath work + mantra combo because consistency is what creates lasting change
- Join the Healing Girl Gang for daily support and encouragement from other gorgeous souls on this journey
Remember, healing isn't linear. No effort is wasted! You're exactly where you need to be on your journey to becoming secure. And trust me when I say that the peace on the other side is SO worth it.
Key Moments in This Episode
- [0:00] Welcome to day two of the 7-day self-soothing challenge
- [0:21] Challenge is a mirror of life—it's never too late to start
- [0:41] Today builds on yesterday's breathing foundation
- [0:54] Adding the powerful "I am here now" mantra practice
- [1:02] Breaking down what mantra means (mind tool in Sanskrit)
- [1:31] How to look for the "blips" between your thoughts
- [1:53] Why commenting about your experience matters for healing
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Remember gorgeous, your healing journey is unique. Be gentle with yourself, and know that you're never alone in this process. The Healing Girl Gang has your back! ๐ซ