About this episode

Julia guides listeners through a calming breathing exercise to alleviate tension and anxiety at the start of the week.

Hey there, and welcome. I'm Julia, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, it's early Monday morning, and I have a feeling you might be carrying some weight right now—maybe tension from the weekend, or that creeping anxiety about the week ahead. Whatever's sitting on your shoulders today, I want you to know that you're in exactly the right place. This next few minutes? They're just for you. Let's start by finding a comfortable seat. You don't need to be anywhere else. Go ahead and plant your feet on the ground, or if you're lying down, just let your body settle into whatever surface is holding you. Take a moment to notice what's supporting you right now. Isn't it nice to be held? Now, let's invite in a few grounding breaths. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, hold it gently for a beat, and then exhale through your mouth for a count of six. That longer exhale? It's your nervous system's favorite lullaby. Let's do that three more times. In for four, hold, and out for six. Again. In for four, hold, and out for six. One more time. Beautiful. Here's what we're going to do together. I want you to imagine your body as a landscape—maybe a meadow, or a quiet beach, somewhere…

People in this episode

Host: Julia

Topics covered

• breathing exercises
• relaxation
• mindfulness
• stress relief
• self-care

Keywords

• breathing
• relaxation
• mindfulness
• stress
• anxiety
• self improvement
• grounding

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