Hello,
I'm Fran and I want you to know how much I appreciate you joining me today.
It means a lot.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose and exhale out through your mouth.
Feel your body relax with every breath you take.
Imagine that you're standing in a cozy kitchen surrounded by the aroma of rich cocoa and warming spices.
You're feeling tense and stressed from the day and you know that you need something to help you relax.
You decide to make yourself a cup of magical hot chocolate,
One that will help soothe every part of your body.
As you gather the ingredients and start to prepare the hot chocolate,
Feel the tension in your body slowly melting away.
As you measure out the cocoa and add the spices,
Imagine that each ingredient is a symbol of the worries and stresses of your day.
As you stir the hot chocolate and watch it become smooth and creamy,
Imagine that you are releasing those worries and stresses.
Let them dissolve into the hot chocolate,
Leaving you with a feeling of calm and peace.
Now imagine that you are holding a mug of the magical hot chocolate.
This hot chocolate is so special that when you drink it,
It will relax every single part of your body.
Let's start at the top of your head.
As you take a sip of the hot chocolate,
Feel the warmth spreading from the top of your head.
Imagine the hot chocolate soothing your scalp and forehead,
Releasing any tension or stress that may be there.
Let the warmth spread to your temples and feel the muscles around your eyes relax as you let go of any worries.
Take another sip of the hot chocolate and feel it spreading down your neck,
Down your shoulders and to your arms.
Imagine it relaxing every muscle along the way,
From your neck to your fingertips.
As you take another sip,
Feel the warmth spreading to your chest and your stomach.
Imagine the hot chocolate relaxing your chest muscles as you breathe deeply and slowly,
Inhaling the rich aroma.
Let the warmth of the hot chocolate flow down to your lower back,
Your hips and your legs.
Imagine it soothing every muscle along the way,
Releasing any tension or discomfort.
Take another sip and feel the hot chocolate flowing to your knees and down to your feet.
Imagine it relaxing every muscle in your legs and feet and let go of any tension,
Tightness or discomfort that you may still be holding on to.
Now take a moment to focus on your breath.
Breathe in slowly and deeply,
Imagining that you're inhaling the rich aroma of the cocoa and feel your body relax even more with every exhale.
As you breathe,
Imagine inhaling the steam from the mug and the hot chocolate continuing to flow through your body,
Relaxing every muscle and releasing any tight knots of stress and tension.
Take one last sip of the magical hot chocolate.
You reach the bottom of the mug.
Imagine that you are completely relaxed and content.
Continue feeling the warmth of the hot chocolate still flowing through your body,
Soothing and relaxing every part of you.
Take a few moments to yourself as you sit completely relaxed in this present moment.
Take a few more deep breaths and when you are ready,
Open your eyes,
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
You should now feel refreshed and rejuvenated,
Ready to tackle whatever the rest of the day may bring.
