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Cultivating Inner Balance: Meditation For Burnout Relief

by Deanna Wheeler

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Meditation
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This meditation session focuses on cultivating inner balance and relieving burnout to help you restore your energy and uplift your spirit. Remember that you have the power to find peace amidst the challenges of life.

BalanceMeditationBurnoutBody ScanSelf CompassionStressThought ObservationEnergyFinding PeaceBalance CultivationBurnout RecoverySelf Compassion AffirmationBreathing AwarenessEnergy Replenishment VisualizationsSerene VisualizationsStress VisualizationsVisualizationsUpliftment

Transcript

This meditation session focuses on cultivating inner balance and relieving burnout.

Take a moment to find a comfortable seated position,

Close your eyes,

And begin to bring your attention inward.

Let's begin by becoming aware of our bodies.

Take a deep breath in,

Feeling the expansion in your abdomen,

And slowly exhale,

Releasing any tension you may be holding.

Scan your body from head to toe,

Noticing any areas of tightness or discomfort.

As you breathe,

Visualize each breath flowing into those areas,

Gently releasing any tension or stress.

Now shift your attention to the natural rhythm of your breath.

Notice the sensation of the breath entering and leaving your body.

Without trying to change or control your breath,

Simply observe its flow.

If your mind begins to wander,

Gently bring your focus back to the breath,

Using it as an anchor to the present moment.

Bring your awareness to any thoughts or emotions that may be present.

Allow them to arise without judgment or attachment.

Imagine them as passing clouds in the sky,

Observing their presence without getting entangled in their content.

Take a moment to acknowledge any stress,

Exhaustion,

Or burnout you may be experiencing.

Allow these feelings to be recognized and accepted.

As you continue to breathe,

Bring to mind an image of yourself during a time when you felt content,

Balanced,

And at ease.

Visualize yourself in a peaceful environment,

Surrounded by support and understanding.

Embrace the feeling of self-compassion and extend it to your present moment.

Repeat the following affirmations silently or aloud.

I am deserving of care and compassion.

I give myself permission to prioritize my well-being.

I am deserving of care and compassion.

I give myself permission to prioritize my well-being.

Imagine yourself in a serene,

Natural setting,

Such as a forest or a beach.

Visualize a gentle,

Warm light surrounding your body,

Gradually replenishing your energy.

With each inhale,

Envision this light entering your body,

Bringing revitalization.

And with each exhale,

Imagine any stress or exhaustion being released.

Allow this visualization to restore your energy and uplift your spirit.

Slowly bring your attention back to the present moment.

Take a moment to thank yourself for committing to this practice of self-care and burnout relief.

Remember that you have the power to cultivate inner balance and find peace amidst the challenges of life.

When you're ready,

Gently open your eyes,

Carry this sense of calm with you,

And continue your day with renewed clarity and rest.

Meet your Teacher

Deanna WheelerBalsam Lake, WI, USA

4.5 (26)

Recent Reviews

Beverly

August 11, 2023

So wonderfully relaxing. Plus, the tension that was in my neck has been released. Wonderful.

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