Why use a mantra?

* Why use a mantra? *
Mental Distraction – The key benefit is the mental distraction. Mantras force your mind to think about something else – to think about the mantra – which reduces the amount of mental energy you can use on the issues that are upsetting you.
Sensory Use – Mantras also stimulate the senses, which is also an effective way to distract from anxiety. Much like the mental distraction of making the mantra, noise stimulates the brain using auditory and possibly even tactile ways (if you feel it in your throat), which has a calming effect.
Calming Activity – The sounds themselves may also be calming. Repeating positive phrases, for example, allows you to be listening to something positive rather than something negative. Mantras may also be relaxing noises.