Feeling stressed? Read this‼️
it’s free, it’s effective, & you can even try it today + recorded guided body scan meditation inside
Hi friend!
How do you handle stress & overwhelm?
Because with the way life has been depicted in the media lately and then given everything we all have going on in our own personal lives— life is, has been, & can be stressful af, right?!
So then what do you do to help calm your nervous system when it feels like it’s been hijacked?
Stress is something so many of us experience and it’s also something many of us don’t know how to handle.
And if that’s you, it doesn’t have to be anymore.
There are so many different ways that you can begin to support yourself & for FREE too when it comes to managing your stress, and I’m going to share with you the top 4 practices that I’ve learned along my journey that have worked and that I continue to lean on for support today. It helps me & maybe they can help for you too!
Breathe On Purpose —
Take a ride with your breath. Make it an experience. Breathe in through your nose, notice your belly rise, hold it for 3 seconds, then breathe out slowly through your mouth like you’re blowing out a candle. Let your breaths be slow and deep. Repeat as needed. This simple act of conscious breathing can immediately help to calm your nervous system.
Pause & Notice —
When you’re starting to feel that stress energy kicking in, pause. Notice your thoughts, feelings, and what you’re feeling in your body, without judgment. Then begin to breathe & attend to yourself, to give yourself what it is you need in that moment.This practice can help you break free from automatic patterns of stress and overwhelm by creating more intentional moments of conscious awareness.
Come Back Home —
Ground yourself back into the prezent. Feel your feet on the ground. Notice where you are. What do you see? What can you hear? What can you smell? Most times we’re not in danger but our bodies think we are & so something that we can do is consciously and intentionally remind ourselves that we’re okay and that we’re safe & that can be done through reorienting ourselves back to the here & now!
Mini Insta-Meditation(s)—
You can do this anywhere. It’s a quick reset that even a minute or two of this can be enough to give you a feeling of calm and re-centeredness. You can close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and bring your attention to what you’re feeling in your body or focus in on rhythm of your breath. Let any thoughts or worries pass without judgment, simply observing the thoughts and letting them go.
Stress kills. But it doesn’t have to kill you.
You are medicine my friend. Calm is within you & you have the power to tap into it.
**Below I’ve attached a short 15 min body scan meditation that I just recorded the other day.
Body scan meditation (BSM) or also known as progressive muscle relaxation practices have been scientifically proven to help alleviate conditions like stress, anxiety & overwhelm.
It may take some practice, but over time, body scan meditations can help you find deep relaxation and calm.
How to:
Find a quiet space where you can lie down or sit comfortably.
Then, drop into your body, bringing your attention inward.
starting from your toes and moving up to your head.
Notice any sensations or areas of tension, and consciously release any tightness or discomfort as you go.
If you’d like to practice along, meditate here with me in this guided meditation.
~Blessing & Namaste~
Body scan meditation :