The Reset Breath: Your Nervous System's Permission Slip
About this episode
Julia guides listeners through a breathing exercise to help reset their nervous system and relieve stress.
Hey there, friend. Julia here, and I'm so glad you've carved out this time for yourself today. Monday mornings can feel like you're swimming upstream, can't they? That particular kind of tired where your nervous system is already three steps ahead of your body. So take a breath with me. You're exactly where you need to be. Let's start by just noticing what you're bringing with you right now. Don't try to fix it or change it. Just notice. Maybe there's tightness in your shoulders, or that subtle buzz of anxiety that feels like static in your chest. Maybe you're holding tension in your jaw. Whatever it is, acknowledge it like you'd acknowledge a friend who's had a rough morning. It's there. That's okay. Now, here's what we're going to do. We're going to try something I call the "reset breath," and it's like giving your nervous system permission to downshift. Find a comfortable seat, feet on the ground if you can. Close your eyes or soften your gaze downward. Whatever feels natural. I want you to breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Feel the cool air entering, like a gentle breeze on the first day of fall. Hold it for just a moment. Then exhale through your…
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