Take a deep breath in and a big breath out.
Repeat this a few times as you soften with each breath.
Whisper to yourself,
I am safe in this moment.
I am safe in this moment.
I am safe.
Wrap your right elbow under your left elbow and hold your shoulders with opposite hands.
Give yourself a soft,
Comforting hug.
Breathe into this hug.
It's okay.
You are safe.
And it is safe to be.
Feel how your body and mind soften and slow down.
Tell yourself,
I bend but I don't break.
I have done hard things before.
I can do this too.
My breath is my safe harbour.
Now,
Instead of having to do all these things that you think you should be doing,
I invite you to tune into your body and hear what it needs right now.
Just one next step.
Do you need to take a nap?
Do you need to eat?
Or do you need to take a walk?
What do you need to do?
Please remember,
You are safe in this moment.
You are here.
You are steady.
You are whole.
You got this.