Let’s be real. Life is basically one long horror movie where we’re the main character, dodging disasters left and right. Exams? Scary. Toxic relationships? Nightmare fuel. Unexpected calls from unknown numbers? Absolutely not.
But before you start Googling “how to move to a remote island and avoid life forever,” let’s talk about something more practical, mantras.
No, I’m not telling you to turn into a yoga-loving monk overnight (unless that’s your thing, then go for it). I’m talking about simple, powerful phrases that you can repeat to yourself when life feels like a dumpster fire.
Here are four life-saving mantras to whisper (or scream) when you’re feeling scared, helpless, or just dramatically done with everything.
1. “I Am the Main Character, and This Is Just a Plot Twist”
When to use it: When life hits you with something completely unfair, and you’re questioning every decision you’ve ever made.
The story: Picture this: You’ve studied exactly the topics your bestie said were “definitely on the test,” only for the actual questions to come from some ancient textbook last used in 1745. Panic. Rage. Tears.
But hold up. Every main character in a blockbuster movie goes through a crisis. And guess what? They survive.
The takeaway: You’re not failing, you’re in the middle of a dramatic character development arc. The universe is just setting you up for an epic comeback. Keep going, and let this be your glow-up montage moment.
2. “I Have Survived 100% of My Worst Days”
When to use it: When you’re convinced your life is over (spoiler: it’s not).
The story: Remember that one time you thought you’d never recover from that embarrassing moment? Yeah, the one where you texted your crush and immediately regretted it? Or when you accidentally called your teacher “Mom” in class? (We don’t talk about that.)
And yet, here you are. Alive. Stronger. Still cringing at the memory, but hey, you made it.
The takeaway: If you’ve survived everything life has thrown at you so far, you can survive this too. Keep breathing, because you’re a warrior, not a wimp.
3. “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”
When to use it: When drama is brewing, and you’re being dragged in against your will.
The story: Imagine this: Two of your friends are fighting, your group chat is on fire, and suddenly, someone says, “What do you think?” Girl, NO.
Here’s the deal, you don’t have to fix everything. You’re not a therapist, a peacemaker, or a referee in the chaos that other people create.
The takeaway: If it’s not your mess, don’t clean it up. Walk away. Log out. Eat a snack. Protect your peace like it’s the last season of your favorite show, and no one is allowed to spoil it for you.
4. “One Day, This Will Be Just a Funny Story”
When to use it: When you feel like you’re in the middle of an unsolvable disaster.
The story: That time you sent an email with “Dear Sir” and later realized the recipient was a woman? Or when you tripped in public and played it off like you meant to?
At the moment, it felt like your entire existence crumbled. But now? It’s a hilarious story you tell at sleepovers.
The takeaway: What feels like the end of the world today will be just another “omg remember when…” moment in the future. Life is weird, messy, and chaotic, but it’s also funny as heck if you let it be.
Final Words (Aka, Your Survival Kit)
Life will keep throwing curveballs, but you’re tougher than you think. When things get messy, scary, or just plain frustrating, repeat these mantras and remind yourself: You’ve got this.
And if all else fails, just grab some ice cream, put on your comfort movie, and remind yourself, bad days don’t last forever, but your resilience does.
