Positive Affirmation Practice For Improved Well-Being

Welcome to this guided meditation, where you'll use your breath to anchor and relax you, while also practicing being a good friend to yourself. The practice begins with noticing your breath's natural flow and rhythm, allowing it to ground you in the moment. Then you'll bring to mind something about yourself that has been bothering you lately while you notice what it feels like in the body to hold this thought in your mind. Lastly, you'll offer yourself some warmth & kindness by placing one hand on your chest & the other on your belly, as if giving yourself a soothing hug, as you repeat a positive phrase that promotes improved well-being.

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Transcript

Hi,

And welcome to this positive affirmation practice.

Come into a comfortable position that will sustain you for the next few minutes of practice.

When you're ready,

You're invited to allow your eyes to close.

Just begin to bring your awareness to your breath,

Just noticing as the breath enters and leaves your body,

Noticing where you can feel the sensations of breath the most,

Whether that's at the nostrils,

In the throat,

Or the chest or belly.

And as you breathe naturally here,

Begin to bring to mind a recent mistake or something about yourself that's been bothering you lately,

Something that maybe made you feel unworthy,

Unloved,

Or not enough.

And just begin to notice what arises in your body as you bring this to mind,

Noticing any sensations in the body.

And as you continue to breathe slowly and deeply,

Begin sending kindness and warmth to yourself by bringing one hand to your belly and the other hand to your chest.

Let go of the intentional energy of giving yourself a big hug.

Just allow yourself to embrace what arises in your body as you offer yourself this soothing touch.

And I invite you to begin asking yourself,

How can I be a friend to myself in this moment?

Now begin to offer yourself some words of kindness and support as you would to a good friend in need.

Some examples might include,

I am worthy of kindness and compassion,

Or I accept myself unconditionally.

Or feel free to choose a phrase or affirmation specific to your unique situation and what you need to hear right now.

And just spend the next minute breathing slowly and deeply as you repeat this phrase or affirmation in your head.

Now bring your awareness back into the room and to your body seated here.

Notice the points of contact between your body and the surface beneath you.

Begin to bring a bit of movement to your body,

Maybe wiggling the fingers and toes or rolling the shoulders.

And when you're ready,

Gently open your eyes.

Thank you so much for joining me in this practice.

May this day offer you just what you need in each unfolding moment.

Namaste.

Reviews

I've been very stressed recently and this has helped me re-center myself. Thank you.