Welcome back, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, Sunday mornings can feel a little tender, can't they? There's that anticipation of the week ahead, that quiet flutter of what-ifs that can sneak up on us. If that's sitting with you right now, you're in exactly the right place. Today, we're going to work with something I call the anchor breath, and I promise it's going to feel like coming home to yourself.Before we begin, find a comfortable seat wherever you are. You don't need to sit like a pretzel or light any candles unless that calls to you. Just let yourself settle, like you're sinking into a couch you really love. And if sitting feels off today, standing or even lying down works beautifully.Now, let's start with three intentional breaths together. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, noticing how the air feels cool as it enters. Hold it there for just a beat. Then exhale slowly through your mouth, like you're fogging a mirror. One more time. Breathe in calm, breathe out whatever you don't need right now. Beautiful.Here's our main practice. I want you to imagine your breath as an anchor, the kind that keeps a boat steady in rough water. When anxiety shows up, it's like our minds are that boat, bobbing around, looking for something solid to hold onto. Your breath is always there, always available, always trustworthy.For the next few minutes, place one hand on your heart and one on your belly. Feel your natural breath without changing it. Notice where you feel it most. Is it in your chest? Your belly? Maybe your nostrils? There's no right answer. You're just gathering information, becoming curious about this beautiful body you live in.Now, with each exhale, imagine you're releasing tension like water draining from a cup. With each inhale, imagine cool, calm air filling your chest like light spreading through a room. Keep anchoring into this rhythm. Your breath is here. It's steady. It's yours.If your mind wanders into your to-do list or that Sunday night worry, that's not failure, sweetie. That's just what minds do. Gently, without judgment, bring your attention back to your anchor. Back to the breath. Back home.As we finish today, take one more deep breath. Feel that grounding. You can carry this anchor with you all week. Whenever anxiety taps on your shoulder, return to this breath. Return to your body. You've got this.Thank you so much for joining me on Anxiety Relief Daily: Mindfulness Techniques for Inner Calm. If this practice landed for you, please subscribe so you never miss a moment of calm. You deserve this peace. I'll see you 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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