Welcome.
If you're experiencing the profound fatigue of burnout,
Feeling truly depleted at a systemic level,
Or as if your nervous system is constantly in overdrive,
This extended journey is for you.
This isn't a quick fix,
But a dedicated time to gently guide your body and mind back to a state of deep restoration and resilience.
Find a comfortable position where you can truly surrender,
Perhaps lying down or seated with full back support.
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze downwards.
Take a deep,
Slow breath in through your nose,
Feeling your belly rise.
And then a long,
Gentle exhale through your mouth,
Letting go of any immediate tension.
This is your sacred time to reset,
Tailored for your enduring entrepreneurial spirit,
Allowing your entire being to begin its profound recovery.
Now,
Bring your awareness to the natural rhythm of your breath.
Notice the gentle rise and fall of your abdomen,
A quiet,
Steady anchor.
There is nothing you need to do,
Nowhere you need to be,
Other than right here,
Right now,
Simply breathing.
Begin to deepen your breath slightly.
Inhale slowly and fully,
Allowing your lungs to expand completely.
And as you exhale,
Imagine a wave of relaxation washing down through your body,
From the crown of your head down to your face,
Releasing any tension in your jaw,
Forehead,
Your eyes.
Feel this wave continue down into your neck and shoulders,
Softening,
Letting go.
Now bring your attention to your shoulders.
Notice any tightness or weight you might be carrying there.
With your next exhale,
Consciously invite those muscles to soften,
To release.
Feel the relaxation spreading down your arms,
Through your elbows,
Forearms,
Wrists,
And into your hands and fingertips.
Notice any tingling,
Any warmth,
Any sensation of release.
Continue this gentle scan down your torso.
Feel your chest softening,
Your heart space opening.
Allow your abdomen to be soft and relaxed.
Feel the relaxation moving into your back,
Releasing any tension from your spine,
From your lower back,
All the way down to your hips.
Imagine any stress or pressure you've been holding in your core gently melting away.
Now let this wave of relaxation move down into your legs.
Feel your thighs relaxing,
Your knees softening,
Down through your calves,
Your ankles,
And into your feet and toes.
Allow your entire body to feel heavy,
Supported,
And deeply at ease.
You are safe here,
Completely held.
As your body settles into this profound relaxation,
Bring your awareness to your nervous system.
Imagine it as a complex,
Intricate network of light within you.
If it has been overstimulated,
Frantic,
Or buzzing with activity,
Visualize a gentle,
Soothing balm washing over this network.
With each inhale,
Draw in calm,
Soothing energy.
With each exhale,
Release any lingering fight-or-flight response,
Any feeling of being perpetually on.
Allow your breath to become even softer,
More effortless.
This gentle,
Rhythmic breathing is actively communicating safety to your nervous system,
Inviting it to downregulate,
To shift from a state of doing to a state of being.
Feel the profound stillness that emerges when your nervous system begins to settle.
Now gently bring to mind any patterns of overworking,
Any moments where you pushed beyond your limits.
Without judgment,
Simply observe them.
Acknowledge the effort,
The drive,
The dedication.
And then,
With compassion,
Remind yourself that true resilience comes from balance,
From honoring your need for rest and replenishment.
You are not a machine.
You are a living,
Breathing,
Creative being.
Visualize a deep,
Restorative wellspring within your core.
With every breath,
Imagine drawing pure vital energy from this wellspring,
Filling every cell of your body,
Recharging your spirit and soothing your nervous system.
See this energy as a vibrant healing light,
Restoring balance,
Peace and vitality to your entire being.
Feel yourself becoming whole again,
Renewed from the inside out.
This deep work is foundational to your long-term well-being and sustained creativity.
As this profound journey of nervous system reboot comes to a close,
Take one more deep,
Nourishing breath,
Feeling the renewed sense of calm,
Energy and resilience within you.
Acknowledge the deep work you've done to restore balance to your system.
You are not just recovering.
You are rebuilding.
Carry this sense of inner peace and renewed vitality with you.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Bringing this grounded,
Restored presence back into your day,
Knowing you have the capacity to nurture your energy and thrive.
You are resilient and you are deeply restored.
