Let's begin by settling into stillness.
Gently close your eyes,
Allowing your body to rest wherever you are supported and comfortable.
Allow your shoulders to relax,
Your jaw to soften,
Your belly to expand as you breathe.
Release the tension from your neck,
Your back,
Your spine,
Traveling down your arms and your hands.
Relaxation travels through your chest and belly,
Into your hips and thighs and knees.
It moves gently like a wave through your calves and ankles and out the bottom of your feet.
Let your breath slow.
Take a deep breath in and a long,
Slow breath out.
Again,
Breathe in calm and exhale any tension or tightness.
Let your breath become your anchor.
Now imagine yourself walking into a quietly,
Softly lit space.
You feel safe,
Supported and grounded.
Ahead of you is a beautiful full-length mirror glowing softly,
Inviting you forward.
Each step towards it feels steady and sure.
You feel calm,
Curiosity rising within you.
This mirror shows you a reflection of your true,
Authentic self.
The self that came into this world without doubt,
Without worry.
The self that is uniquely you.
You are the only you here.
You give yourself permission to look at yourself and the world around you with creativity and curiosity and exploration.
You now tell your mind that you want this version of your true self to become a cheerleader,
A coach,
A mentor,
To be with you every second of the day.
Vividly picture this part of you in all the details that delight you and bring you joy.
Bring a deep knowledge of who you are and what you want.
This strong voice overrides and overrules any other voices.
This voice builds you up,
Providing words of hope,
Singing words of truth,
Showing you your true inner wisdom and strength,
Demonstrating to you that you can succeed taking little steps forward every day.
As you stand in front of the mirror,
You see past your reflection straight into the truth of your inner voice.
This coach,
Mentor,
Cheerleader is a wise and kind,
Deeply supportive version of you.
You see yourself with understanding and warmth.
This mentor or coach or cheerleader will now tell you forevermore that you can accomplish what you want,
That you can have your needs met,
That you can connect with others.
This voice tells you every day that you are enough just as you are.
The voice knows that you are not perfect,
But you are still enough and will always be enough.
This version of you knows your journey.
They've seen every step and smile with compassion.
You hear the voice calm and clear.
You are enough.
You are doing so well.
I've got you.
You are safe.
You are loved.
When you need wisdom,
You know where to find it.
You seek out the mentors,
The books,
You research,
You find the truth.
You need skills to succeed.
And your cheerleader,
Coach,
Mentor tells you that you can practice and perfect every skill you desire.
You develop just like that tiny child,
Learning to feed him or herself,
Learning to walk and not giving up.
You will keep going until you triumph at everything that you set your mind to.
Your inner coach,
Mentor,
Cheerleader is a supportive version of you.
And it tells you that you can accomplish what you want.
Your cheerleader or coach knows that you need determination to keep going.
And it is always there beside you,
Spurring you on with a voice that is louder,
Sharper,
10 times bolder than the critic ever was.
It is there telling you to keep going,
Keep practicing,
Keep striving,
Keep moving forward.
I want you to take this time right now to tell your inner cheerleader,
Coach,
Mentor,
What you need it to say to you to encourage you.
Tell it what you need.
Tell your inner voice what you want it to say about your future.
Tell your inner voice what you want it to say about your relationships.
Tell your inner voice what you want it to say about your health.
Tell your inner voice what you want it to say about any other area in your life where you need its encouragement.
Now,
I want you to hear right now,
This cheerleader,
This coach,
This mentor's voice getting louder and louder as it rises up inside you,
Gaining strength,
Gaining power.
It speaks louder and louder,
10 times louder,
20 times louder.
It speaks louder,
Bolder,
Crisper,
Sharper,
Clearer than the critic ever did.
And the louder your inner cheerleader,
Coach,
Mentor speaks,
The more it fills you with every part of you.
And the inner critic becomes smaller and smaller and smaller inside you.
Let these affirmations echo gently in your mind as you breathe slowly.
I am enough.
I am learning and growing every day.
I am allowed to speak to myself with kindness.
I return to calm anytime I choose.
I am lovable.
I am safe.
Feel your breath deepen.
Let your chest relax.
Let your shoulders drop.
And let your inner coach's voice become more and more and more familiar.
Let kindness take root deeply.
It's a feeling of calmness,
Of lovingness,
Of empowerment.
Imagine lifting your hand and giving yourself a high five in the mirror.
Feel this energetic shift,
The warmth,
The joy,
The encouragement.
This gesture seals your connection to your inner coach,
Your inner voice forever.
You celebrate each other.
You are a team.
You are always together.
Repeating,
I've got this.
I'm proud of how far I've come.
I believe in me.
I can do hard things.
I am lovable.
I am enough exactly as I am.
This simple act of high-fiving in a mirror creates a daily anchor.
You can high-five yourself anytime you want to reinforce this mindset.
It's a celebration of your partnership with yourself.
It makes you smile.
It makes you giggle.
And it gives you confidence because you've got your back.
Now place your hand gently on your heart.
Feel the warmth,
The connection,
The steadiness.
Repeat softly in your mind,
I trust myself.
I listen to my own wisdom.
I am supported from within.
This voice,
The voice of the cheerleader,
Coach,
Mentor,
Your inner voice speaks so loudly and you know it's true.
You know it is right because from now on,
You have this inner cheerleader,
Coach,
Mentor,
Always with you.
It goes with you.
It cheers you.
It praises you.
It uplifts you.
It encourages you and spurs you on.
There's nothing you cannot do.
Let your body memorize this feeling of safety and strength,
Knowing that you've got your back.
This is the voice that leads you now.
As you gently step back from the mirror,
Knowing that your inner coach,
Cheerleader,
Mentor,
Your deep inner voice walks with you.
That voice will echo whenever you pause,
You breathe,
Whenever you choose kindness to yourself.
Take a deep breath in and exhale with gratitude.
Wiggle your fingers and your toes,
Feeling calm,
Feeling empowered,
Feeling clear,
Feeling completely in tune with your inner voice,
Your inner coach,
Your inner cheerleader,
Your inner mentor.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
