Sunday Night Calm: Transform Anticipation Into Restful Readiness

About this episode

Julia Cartwright guides listeners through a mindfulness exercise to transform anticipatory anxiety into calm readiness for sleep.

Welcome back, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, it's Sunday morning, and I have a hunch that if you're tuning in right now, you might be thinking about the week ahead. Maybe there's a gentle anxiety creeping in about Monday, or perhaps you're already feeling the weight of anticipation. That's so human, and it's exactly why we're here together. Today's practice is going to help you befriend that anticipatory energy and transform it into calm readiness for sleep tonight. Let's start by finding a comfortable seat, somewhere you won't be disturbed for the next few minutes. You can sit on a chair, cross-legged on the floor, or even lie down if that feels right. There's no wrong way to settle yourself. Now, take a moment to let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Feel that? That's already your nervous system getting the memo that it's time to unwind. Go ahead and close your eyes whenever you're ready. We're going to begin with what I call the "four-count breath." It's simple, deeply calming, and it's going to be your anchor today. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Feel the cool air as it enters, notice how it…

People in this episode

Host: Julia Cartwright

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• sleep
• anxiety
• breathing exercises
• calmness

Keywords

• Sunday night
• mindfulness exercises
• breathing techniques
• calm readiness
• anticipation

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