Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down and ensure you will not be disturbed for a few minutes.
Start by taking a slow and steady breath in and a gentle breath out.
Take another deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth.
And just imagine breathing in relaxation and breathing out any stress or tension.
Just let that go.
As you do,
Feel the weight of your body being held by the surface beneath you.
You don't need to hold anything up right now.
Just allow yourself to be completely supported.
Let each breath bring a little more stillness into your space.
A little more quiet to your thoughts.
A little more softness to your body.
There's nothing you need to do right now.
Nowhere you need to go.
Right now,
Here,
You are safe.
In your mind,
Begin to imagine a place that feels peaceful to you.
It could be a real place or one your mind creates.
Somewhere quiet,
Warm and calm.
This is your safe space.
Allow the details to gently unfold.
Look around and see what you see here.
What sounds are in the distance?
What's the temperature like on your skin?
Take your time.
There is no rush.
You might begin to notice that the more you imagine this place,
The more your body responds.
Perhaps your shoulders drop a little.
Perhaps your breathing slows.
This is your nervous system listening,
Learning that you are safe now.
You don't have to force calm.
It can rise up naturally when there is nothing left to protect yourself from.
Now,
In this space,
You might begin to hear the words that gently reshape how you feel.
There is nothing wrong with you.
Your anxiety is not who you are.
It's something you've experienced.
You are learning to respond with calm,
Not fear.
You are safe even when your thoughts try to say otherwise.
Every time you return to this space,
You build a new pathway,
One of peace,
Strength and trust.
Take a few more slow breaths now and allow these words to settle in like roots anchoring into the ground.
This safe place is always here for you,
No matter what's happening around you.
And when you're ready to return to your day,
Bring your awareness slowly back.
Wiggle your fingers and move your body gently and then come back feeling a little more grounded,
A little more spacious and deeply safe.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes,
Feeling relaxed and calm.
