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: 21 Common Sense Mantras for Raising Great Kids and Living 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 for your kids.
• Make generosity and values-based parenting second nature.
• Show up with intention and your purpose, even when life gets messy.
• Hit personal, professional, and family goals by fostering responsibility and family leadership mantras.

Whether you’re raising great kids, steering a company, building a stronger family, or simply trying to survive Monday with your sense of humor intact, these practical, humorous parenting tips and common sense mantras will help you cut through the noise and live with purpose, one mantra at a time.