Deep Rest Affirmations For Burnout & Fatigue
Release exhaustion and restore balance with this 1-hour affirmation-based meditation for sleep. Gentle breathwork, soothing body relaxation, and calming imagery guide you into deep rest, helping your nervous system unwind and your energy renew. As the meditation continues, soft affirmations for healing and renewal play in the background, supporting emotional recovery as you drift into sleep. Enhanced with soothing pink noise, this practice creates the perfect space to let go of fatigue and sink into peaceful, restorative rest
Transcript
Before we begin,
Please make sure you're somewhere safe where you can fully relax,
Not driving,
Not operating machinery,
Just free to let your whole system rest.
I'm Chibs O'Kerike and welcome to tonight's deep sleep meditation,
Designed to help you overcome exhaustion,
Emotional depletion and nervous system fatigue.
As you rest tonight,
We'll gently engage your vagus nerve,
Your body's natural rest and digest pathway.
We'll activate your parasympathetic nervous system,
Lower stress and guide you into deep,
Healing sleep.
After the initial relaxation gently guides you into rest,
You'll hear calming affirmations,
Softly repeating in the background.
These soothing phrases will begin looping,
Gradually fading quieter and quieter as the session goes on.
Even when your conscious mind sleeps peacefully,
Your subconscious mind will continue to absorb the positive signals,
Supporting deep,
Uninterrupted rest.
You're not here to force anything.
Relax,
Listen and allow your body's built-in healing systems to do what they're designed to do.
As you listen to my voice,
You might notice a softening in your body.
As you rest here,
Your nervous system knows exactly how to shift into parasympathetic mode.
That beautiful state where heart rate slows,
The breath softens,
Digestion improves and the body finally gets permission to restore itself.
In fact,
Even before we go any further,
You may already notice a few subtle changes happening.
Maybe your shoulders have softened just a little.
Maybe your breathing is already slowing.
That's your system starting to respond,
And we're only just beginning.
If you haven't already allowed your eyes to close,
You can do that now.
There's no need to make them close,
Just allow them to close.
As your eyelids soften,
Feel the tiny muscles behind the eyes releasing,
The forehead smoothing,
The scalp loosening.
It's surprisingly pleasant,
Even now,
To imagine how heavy those eyes would feel if you tried to open them.
But there's no need to check.
You're safe here,
You can just allow them to rest.
You might even start to wonder,
Without needing to answer,
How much deeper your body can go into this rest and repair sleep state tonight.
And as that curiosity floats quietly in the background,
Notice how the mattress supports you fully.
Feel the gentle pull of gravity inviting you downward into the softness beneath you.
Now,
Gently bring your awareness to your breath.
Let's allow the breath itself to guide the nervous system.
Breathe in slowly,
Letting your belly rise.
And as you exhale,
Allow the out-breath to drift out a little longer than the in-breath.
Softly,
Gently,
No rush.
This simple rhythm sends a clear message to the vagus nerve.
We are safe.
We are home.
We can let go.
And as you breathe now,
Simply notice how each inhale gently expands your belly.
And each slow exhale lengthens just a little more than the one before.
Let your breath become soft and easy,
Like a wave rolling in and out.
With each breath you may already notice a subtle wave of warmth or heaviness moving through you.
That's good.
That's exactly what we want.
The more you notice it,
The more it grows.
The more it grows,
The more you relax.
And the more you relax,
The deeper you rest.
Soon,
You may find you've already slipped into that pleasant,
Drifting feeling.
Where part of you is still listening,
And another part is floating off.
Already beginning the night's healing work.
As we continue,
Simply stay curious about how much deeper this comfort can grow.
And as you continue resting,
You may begin to notice subtle images forming behind closed eyes.
Perhaps a soft,
Gentle glow,
Like golden or white light.
Warm and calming,
Begins to drift inward,
Almost like bottled sunlight.
Effortlessly absorbed,
Spreading through your body with every breath you take.
With each inhale,
Imagine that light moving deeper inside.
Carried by pure streams of oxygen.
As it expands,
You might feel a quiet sense of relief,
As this life-giving warmth reaches every cell.
Replenishing.
Soothing.
Restoring.
And soon,
Without needing to try,
You may even observe yourself from a little distance.
Watching as your body relaxes more fully,
While deeper healing flows in.
You might notice gentle waves of colour.
Calming frequencies of healing energy.
Activating the parts of you ready to receive this nourishment.
Let yourself float inside that awareness.
Breathing in.
Breathing out.
Each breath washing in fresh energy.
Each exhale releasing anything no longer needed.
As this relaxation deepens,
Warmth continues to spread,
Top to bottom,
Left to right.
And deep within,
Filling you with a calm,
Inner glow.
Even the simple sound of your breath carries tiny waves of relaxation.
The jaw loosens.
The brow softens.
Muscles release.
All opening to receive this steady,
Quiet repair.
You may even feel a gentle buzz or hum in the background.
A soothing vibration.
As though your whole system is being softly tuned,
Inviting every part of you into balance.
And as this wave flows like a gentle stream,
Down through your neck,
Your shoulders,
Down the spine,
Along the arms and chest,
Into the belly,
Your body creates spaciousness.
Room for renewal.
Room for rest.
You might allow a soft sigh to drift out now.
Or perhaps let it be a quiet hum.
Feeling the gentle vibration travel through your throat and chest.
Softly stimulating your vagus nerve as calm vitality continues flowing through your body.
Grounding you,
While you continue to float.
And as your body continues to settle,
You might notice that some parts feel lighter,
While others feel as though they're gently sinking down.
There's a natural rhythm to this.
A quiet balancing,
As your system releases tension and welcomes rest.
You can imagine now a simple image forming a golden ladder,
Stretching upward into soft clouds,
While at the same time,
Its sturdy rungs reach downward into the calm,
Grounding energy of the earth beneath you.
Just like your breath,
Rising.
And falling.
This ladder connects both the clarity of your mind and the safety of deep sleep.
Now here's something interesting.
Allow yourself to see two parts of you at once.
One part gently rising,
Clear,
Spacious.
The other part sinking even deeper into restful unconsciousness.
This is the natural space between being awake and being asleep.
You've travelled this path many times before.
And even now,
Your body's innate wisdom is already at work.
Restoring.
Rebuilding.
Renewing.
Every breath you take supports this process.
Oxygen flows in,
Nourishing yourself.
As your system relaxes,
Healthy rhythms return.
Heart rate slowing.
Vagus nerve signalling safety.
And your body's natural healing pathways switching on.
You may sense yourself floating gently.
As though observing your physical body resting below.
While your deeper mind drifts into the quiet healing layers of sleep.
Any remaining tension dissolves.
You are safe to let go.
Imagine yourself now in a peaceful sanctuary.
A pristine mountain lake.
Crystal clear.
Steam rising softly from the surface.
Breathe in the pure air.
Fresh.
Scented faintly with wildflowers and pine.
Pine.
And feel that freshness circulate within you.
As you mentally step into the soothing waters.
Warm currents begin to drift through every part of your body.
Recharging.
Cleansing.
And restoring you.
These gentle currents feel like waves of calm nourishment.
Flowing through your nervous system.
Washing away what's no longer needed.
While grounding you deeply.
Into the safety of the present moment.
Your mind supports your body.
And your body supports your mind.
A simple partnership.
Working exactly as nature intended.
You may already sense that tomorrow you'll rise feeling lighter,
Steadier,
And clearer.
Your energy restored.
Your system replenished.
Ready for whatever comes.
For now,
Simply stay with the gentle rise and fall of your breath.
Every breath carries you deeper.
Every exhale releases more.
The deeper you drift.
The more your body repairs itself.
And as your system continues to drift.
Into this deep,
Healing space.
Your mind is ready to receive a series of simple reminders.
Quiet suggestions your subconscious can absorb effortlessly.
Even as you rest.
There's no need to consciously think about these words.
Just let them settle in.
Like seeds planting themselves gently in fertile ground.
I wonder if,
Even as you rest,
You'll discover how easily these affirmations settle into your subconscious.
Allow these thoughts to drift through you now.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try.
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Pressure flows out.
My breath rocks me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My whole system is powering down for deep repair.
Sleep restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try,
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Pressure flows out.
My breath rocks me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My whole system is powering down for deep repair.
Sleep restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try,
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Water flows out.
My breath procs me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My whole system is powering down for deep repair.
My heart restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try.
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Pressure flows out.
My breath rocks me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My whole system is powering down for deep repair.
Sleep restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try,
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Pressure flows out.
My breath rocks me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My whole system is powering down for deep repair.
Sleep restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
I am safe to be still.
It's okay to rest completely.
Nothing is required of me right now.
It's been a lot and now I get to rest.
My body knows what to do with stillness.
I don't need to try,
Healing is already happening.
My nervous system softens with every breath.
Energy returns to me like water filling a well.
Each breath pours calm back into my body.
Stillness recharges me like sunlight in spring.
I refill slowly,
Fully,
Gently.
Vitality is quietly returning beneath the surface.
Every heartbeat delivers quiet strength.
This moment is nourishing me deeply.
I allow calm to settle where fatigue once lived.
Peace flows in.
Pressure flows out.
My breath rocks me into deep rest.
The longer I rest,
The more I recover.
My nervous system is powering down for deep repair.
Sleep restores me naturally.
Each breath carries me deeper.
By morning I'll rise steadier and lighter.
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Anne
October 24, 2025
Excellent meditation. Drifted off to a deep sleep very quickly. Than you. 🙏