Living by the Mantras

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.

Author Biography

Colleen Souza is a nationally recognized educator turned real estate leader, speaker, and podcaster who blends humor and heart to guide others to lead more intentional, values-driven lives. Distilling her remarkable journey of success as both a professional and a loving wife and mother into powerful mantras-short, memorable sayings that carry big truths-she offers practical wisdom and inspiration to help readers parent, lead, and live with clarity and courage.