Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life

Live with Purpose—One Mantra at a Time

If you’ve ever wished personal growth came with fewer lectures and more laugh-out-loud moments, this is your book.

In Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life educator turned entrepreneur Colleen Souza has distilled decades of leadership, parenting, and real-world grit into 21 unforgettable mantras. From “Keep your pants on” to “If it’s wet and not yours, don’t touch it,” each lesson is a bite-size truth bomb wrapped in humor, delivered with the warmth of your best friend and the clarity of your toughest mentor.

You’ll discover how to:

• Shut down chaos before it derails your day.
• Turn tiny mindset shifts into unshakable resilience and self-esteem.
• Make generosity second nature.
• Show up with intention and your purpose, even when life gets messy.
• Hit personal and professional goals by fostering responsibility.

Whether you’re seeking self-discovery, steering a company, raising a family, or just trying to survive Monday, these mantras will help you cut through the noise, keep your sense of humor, and live with purpose, one mantra at a time.