A Reset For Waking Up Tired Anyway

A gentle practice for the mornings when you've slept, and you're still tired anyway. That particular kind of tired that doesn't seem to follow the normal rules. No explanation required, just a few minutes of steadiness to begin from.

Transcript

Welcome. I'm glad you're here. This is for the mornings when you've slept. And maybe even slept enough. And you're tired anyway. That particular kind of tired that doesn't seem to follow the normal rules. You don't need to figure out why this morning. You just need to take a few minutes and your breath. So stay where you are at the moment. Let your body rest fully into whatever is supporting it right now. There's nothing to prepare for here. Just arrive exactly as tired as you are. And take a moment to notice your breath as it is. You don't need it to be any particular way this morning. And stay with this noticing of the breath for a little while longer. When you're ready. Let your exhale become just a little longer and softer than usual. But without any effort behind it. Encourage your belly to soften as you breathe out. And your hands to grow heavy. Continue at your own pace, However slow or quick that turns out to be today. Encourage each exhale to drain away completely before the next inhale arrives. Notice the small pause at the end of the out-breath. And let your shoulders settle a little further each time. Continue working with the breath. For as long as feels right this morning. Whenever you feel ready. Allow the breath to return to its natural rhythm. You don't need to feel different now. You just needed a few minutes that didn't ask anything of you. And you've had them. And when you're ready. Deepen your next inhale. Let your eyes open when you're ready. If this was helpful, I have more practices for unrefreshing sleep and tired mornings on my profile. Thank you for practicing with me today.