Here are several Equanimity Affirmations designed to help you stay centered when the "weather" of your workday starts to change. You can use these during transitions—like when closing one email and opening another—or during a stressful moment to find your "still point."
• "I am the mountain; this stress is just the wind."
• "I have the capacity to hold this moment without being overwhelmed by it."
• "This situation is temporary; my inner steady ground is permanent."
• "I am reacting with clarity rather than impulsivity."
• "I am not defined by this win, nor am I diminished by this loss."
• "I welcome the lesson, regardless of the outcome."
• "I remain centered in my purpose, even when the plan changes."
• "I accept what I cannot control and focus my energy on what I can."
• "I observe the emotions of others without taking them on as my own."
• "I choose to respond with composure rather than react with defense."
• "I can be kind and firm at the same time."
• "I grant myself and others the grace to be human."
• The "Post-it" Method: Write your favorite one on a sticky note and place it on the edge of your monitor.
• The Transition Breath: Every time you finish a meeting, take one breath and say one affirmation before starting the next task.
• The Phone Trigger: Use your affirmation as a mental "reset" every time you pick up your phone to check a notification.