Day 27: Gameday Presence

Welcome to Day 27 of the Mindful Mornings Challenge. Today, WNBA player Monique Billings will guide you through an affirmation practice – 25 affirmations in total – that helps her perform at her best on and off the court. If you're not familiar with reciting affirmations then you can simply close your eyes and absorb the words.

Transcript

Good morning and welcome to the Mindful Mornings Challenge here on Insight Timer.

My name is Monique Billings and I am a WNBA player for the Atlanta Dream.

Insight Timer has been a part of my daily routine since the beginning of my professional career as an athlete as it has helped shape the way I ground myself,

Find my center,

And claim my wellness.

It's a pleasure to be here starting the day together and my hope is that you may feel how much of a gift this present moment is throughout this entire practice.

Let's first take a moment to acknowledge how blessed we are to be alive right here,

Right now.

I begin each day rooting myself in gratitude and acknowledging the privilege to be right where my feet are.

Do so now as you inhale ever so naturally and effortlessly.

Thank your lungs for the enriching breath.

Thank your ears for the beautiful sounds that they recognize.

Thank your heartbeat for beating without a thought.

My morning routine has always been sacred to me and especially on a game day.

I'd like to lead you through a series of affirmations and share with you my game day mantras for how I get into the zone.

My jersey number is number 25 so here are 25 of my core affirmations that keep me locked in to win on and off the court.

Find a comfortable position to receive this,

Whether that be sitting or lying down,

And if you're able to do so,

Close your eyes.

Even if you're on the go and already on the move this morning,

That's totally okay.

Receive this wherever you might be.

Let us begin by affirming the now and the gift of this present moment.

Repeat after me or let the words simply become a part of your experience.

I am ready to be great in all areas of my life today,

Starting with right now.

Greatness lives inside of me and is ready to be tapped into.

I am on time and I am here on purpose.

I trust that what is for me will not pass me and I rest in the peace of knowing that all of my needs will be met.

This moment is a gift and I receive it with thanks.

I know who I am and whose I am.

God's perfect love is in me.

I have no pressure because I know I have prepared for greatness on and off the court.

Fear doesn't live here.

I am not my disempowering thoughts.

My mindset keeps me above.

I affirm healing,

Peace,

Love,

Joy,

And harmony.

I know that I am unconditionally loved and supported.

My highest self knows no limitations.

I win in my mind before I step on the court.

The only way to really win is to be true.

I am living out my truth.

I give myself permission to be the highest version of myself and I will make every environment that I'm in better than how I found it.

I give myself grace today because I know that a masterpiece takes time.

I am on time.

I am on target.

I am a light.

My light shines for everyone to experience.

Today is my day and right now is my time.

I won't miss the moment because I am right here,

Right now.

I am ready to be great in all areas of my life today,

Starting with right now.

Greatness lives inside of me and is ready to be tapped into.

I am on time and I am here on purpose.

I trust that what is for me will not pass me and I rest in the peace of knowing that all of my needs will be met.

This moment is a gift and I receive it with thanks.

I know who I am and I know whose I am.

God's perfect love is in me.

I have no pressure because I know I have prepared for greatness on and off the court.

Fear doesn't live here.

I am not my disempowering thoughts.

My mindset keeps me above.

I affirm healing,

Peace,

Love,

Joy,

And harmony.

I know that I am unconditionally loved and supported.

My highest self knows no limitations.

I win in my mind before I step on the court.

The only way to really win is to be true.

I am living out my truth.

I give myself permission to be the highest version of myself and I will make every environment that I'm in better than how I found it.

I give myself grace today because I know that a masterpiece takes time.

I am on time.

I am on target.

I am a light.

My light shines for everyone to experience.

Today is my day and right now is my time.

I won't miss the moment because I am right here,

Right now.

Take a moment and just absorb these words.

Visualize yourself embodying your highest self,

Living out your purpose.

What does that feel like?

What does that look like?

We all have a choice of who we want to be and who we want to show up as every single day.

These affirmations have become my truths and provide me with the confidence that I need in order to win in each individual day,

In each moment that I am blessed with.

Although this is my game day affirmation routine,

I've learned that these truths go far beyond the basketball court and impact me in so many ways off the court.

So whether you are an athlete or not an athlete,

Choose an area of your life that you want to win in today.

Let's win in relationships,

Let's win in business,

And let's win in our daily self-care practices and routines.

Thank you for spending this morning with me and congratulations to showing up to this challenge and making the commitment to prioritize your mental health in the new year.

Good luck tomorrow!

Reviews

This is a winning affirmation meditation. I am bookmarking it for future reference 🏀⛹️‍♀️🙌🏻😊

Absolutely brilliant that, not usually keen on affirmations. Some are too far fetched.

My takeaway: tell myself I'm more than disempowering thoughts, my mightset lifts me up, I can "win" in the area if self-care routines today KEY: 5*Insightful 4*Interesting 3*Okay 2*Not For Me 1*Irritating

Exactly what I needed! These affirmations are easy to agree with, and can be applied to any area of your life, pro athlete or not. Thank you!! And thank you for your easy calm voice, making the experience very pleasant and calming.

Wow! That was powerful and saved to my "gameday" lists. What a gift!

Loved this! So full of gratitude, really lifted me up 🙏🏀

I oike her tone of voice. Makes you really get into meditation.

I was great, and I don't know how, but it was like, she knows what am I doing right now and what's in my mind just right now, and gave me high energy to be on-time on my project 👌💫

This was just what I needed. Your authenticity spoke to me, and I will focus my intention on my "WIN" for today. Thank you 💜

Beautiful morning routine of healing, peace, love, joy and harmony all wrapped up in one focused space ♥️

These affirmations were awesome and incredibly motivating

Much needed! Thank you for these affirmations which will serve as a reminder of “who I am & whose I am.”

Im an atlethe too and I really apreciate this medidation.
Althoug I feel you as a colegue from sports, my dayly chalenges are connected with another type... They ate related to relationship as you said. Your meditation helps a lot.

Thank you!

Thanks for this! It’s helping me feel calmer and more confident before an interview.

I am not a sportsperson, however these 25 affirmations apply in my creative life too! Thank you 🙏

Thank you for sharing you beautiful morning routine with me🙏

Incredibly powerful. Makes me want to write down more my own affirmations too 🙌🏼✨ Thank you

Very empowering and centering affirmations. I’ll return to practice more. Thank you 🙏🏼

Very nice. Love the clarity of your voice and the positive energy it delivers.

This was empowering. Love your voice, it's very soothing; thanks for a great meditation.