Hello, and welcome. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. Whether you're sitting at your desk on a Saturday morning, squeezing in a few minutes before the day gets away from you, or you're somewhere in between, I want you to know that showing up for yourself right now, in this moment, is exactly what your nervous system needed. So thank you for that.I know that mornings like today can feel a bit like standing at the edge of something uncertain. Maybe your mind is already spinning through your to-do list, or you're carrying some low-level tension in your shoulders that you didn't even realize was there. That's so normal. That's why we're here together.I want to walk you through something I call the Anchor and Release technique. It's become one of my favorite ways to interrupt anxiety before it gets its hooks in too deep. And the beautiful thing is, it takes just a few minutes.So let's begin by settling in. Find a comfortable seat, feet on the ground if you can. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Take a moment and just notice what's around you right now. What do you hear? What do you feel? You're safe, you're here, and that matters.Now, I'm going to guide your breath. We're going to breathe in for a count of four. Feel the air moving through your nose. One, two, three, four. Hold it for a moment. Now exhale slowly for six counts. One, two, three, four, five, six. Let's do that together three more times. In for four. And out for six. Again. In for four. Out for six. One more time. In for four. Out for six.Here's where the magic happens. I want you to think of something in your body that feels tight or tense right now. Maybe it's your chest, your jaw, your stomach. Just locate it. Now imagine breathing directly into that spot, like a warm light moving there. And as you exhale, imagine that tension melting away like ice under spring sunshine. It doesn't have to be perfect. Just the intention is enough. Let's do this together, slowly, five more times. Breathing in, directing warmth to that tight place. Breathing out, releasing it completely.As we close, I want you to remember this: anxiety loves attention and resistance. But you've just given it something else. You've given it awareness without judgment, and that changes everything.Take this feeling with you today. When you notice anxiety creeping in, find your anchor and your release. Your breath is always there, waiting.Thank you so much for listening to Anxiety Relief Daily. Mindfulness Techniques for Inner Calm. Please subscribe so you never miss a practice. You deserve this peace. I'll be here tomorrow.For great deals today, check out https://amzn.to/47ZqpWTThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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