Calm Nervous System Affirmations

Safety and relaxation-focused affirmations, combined with slow breathing, can help stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, sending signals of calmness throughout the body, regulating the nervous system, and thereby helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Repeat this practice daily for ongoing nervous system regulation and support.

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I'll say each affirmation twice, Giving you time to repeat it out loud or in your mind. But, Of course, There's no right or wrong way to do this, So you can simply listen along too, If that's what you'd like. And if it feels good, Maybe you'd like to take slow and deep breaths as we go through the affirmations. This serves as a signal for your nervous system that everything's okay and it can settle down. Let's do one of those together right now before we begin. Inhale, Nice and slow, Nice and deep. And then exhale, Not forcing anything, Just letting the air fall back out. Perfect. Now let's turn to our affirmations. I am safe. I am safe. I deserve this time to slow down. I deserve this time to slow down. I am finding ease within myself. I am finding ease within myself. I am fully supported right now. I am fully supported right now. My body knows how to relax. My body knows how to relax. I am grounded and present. I am grounded and present. Every inhale fills me with peace. Every inhale fills me with peace. Every exhale releases tension. Every exhale releases tension. I give my nervous system permission to slow down. I give my nervous system permission to slow down. I trust my body's wisdom. I trust my body's wisdom. I am free to let go. I am free to let go. I feel calm spreading through me. I feel calm spreading through me. I feel calm spreading through me. I am becoming more relaxed with each moment. I am becoming more relaxed with each moment. I allow myself to rest. I allow myself to rest. I choose peace over urgency. I choose peace over urgency. I choose progress over perfection. I choose progress over perfection. I am softening with each breath. I am softening with each breath. I release stress and worry. I release stress and worry. Everything is okay right now. Everything is okay right now. I am allowed to slow down. I am allowed to slow down. I am allowed to relax. I am allowed to relax. I am prioritizing my well-being. I am prioritizing my well-being. I am letting go of what does not serve me. I am letting go of what does not serve me. I am grateful for this time to simply be. I am grateful for this time to simply be. I am grateful for this time to simply be. I am enjoying stillness. I am enjoying stillness. I am kind and gentle with myself. I am kind and gentle with myself. I am kind and gentle with myself. I offer my body time to heal. I offer my body time to heal. I am doing enough. I am doing enough. I am coming back into balance. I am coming back into balance. I am exactly where I need to be. I am exactly where I need to be. All is well. All is well. All right, My friend. That's the last of our affirmations for now. So take one more slow and easy breath in. And then release, Allowing that exhale to be even longer and slower than the inhale. And when you're ready, Gather yourself. Turn towards your day and carry this sense of calm with you, Knowing that you can return to this feeling anytime simply by slowing down and reminding yourself that you are safe and you are supported.