Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout Rekindling Your Inner Spark (Part 1)

It is early February and the world outside might feel quiet or perhaps a little heavy.

If you are feeling the weight of the winter blues or mid-winter burnout, you are not alone. Inside you there is a pilot light that never goes out. Today we are not just sitting in the dark, we are tending to that flame. Let us bring the warmth back into your body and soul.

Welcome to the podcast. This is calming anxiety. I'm your guide Martin. This is meditation, anxiety and stress relief.

Today's session is a mindfulness practice designed specifically for the mid-winter stretch to help you release seasonal fatigue and reconnect with your vibrant inner self. This is part one of our Winter Radiant series. Let's begin. Find a comfortable position somewhere you won't be disturbed, sitting or lying down, whatever is most relaxing for you.

Feel the weight of your body supported by the earth. In the winter months we often subconsciously hunch our shoulders against the cold or simply the stress of a busy life. Take a moment now to roll your shoulders back and down. Open your chest and create space for the breath.

Begin your deep breathing exercise by inhaling for a count of four. In the warm, golden light entering your lungs. Hold that breath for two seconds, feeling the stillness. Now exhale slowly for a count of six.

Letting go of any winter-stownness or mental clutter. As we focus on the mind-body connection, scan your body from head to toe.

Where are you holding the tension of your to-do list? Is it in your jaw, your forehead or your hips? Send your breath to those tight spaces. And then you'll be able to see the body.

As you breathe out, imagine the negativity and the pressure of being always on, leaving your body like a cramist. See that mist dissolve, dissipate and vanish into the air. In behind, only clarity and peace of mind. It's like watching your breath on a cold winter's morning.

You see your breath like small white clouds twisting, tumbling and turning. Just imagine all of the anxious moments and thoughts leaving you with every exhalation. And you watch them, twist, tumble and turn, dissipating from view, disappearing from thought, disappearing from your memory. Now we move into affirmations for self-love and positive energy.

Write these words silently in your mind or gently whispered. See them in your mind's eye, but feel them, repeating them with intent.

I am not behind. I am exactly where I need to be in my journey.

My energy is renewing itself with every conscious breath I take.

I allow myself the grace to rest and the courage to shine.

And now transition into a visualization for manifestation. See a small glowing ember at your solar plexus right in the centre of your torso.

With every inhale this light grows brighter and warmer. Imagine this golden radiance spreading down your arms cascading outwards through your heart centre and down into your legs. You are becoming your own source of heat and light. You are resilient.

You are capable and you are glowing from within. Take another long in breath holding at the top for a count of two and then exhale extending the out breath and feeling this moment of peace and calm deep within your soul and within this moment of harmony, of reuniting mind, body and soul. Take note of these three positive caring tips for a happier life. One, somatic squeezing.

When you feel overwhelmed by a stressful day, squeeze every muscle in your body as tight as you can for five seconds and then release. This physical release will signal to your nervous system that the stress cycle is complete. Two, the three minute sunlight room. Even if the sky is grey, step outside for just three minutes before noon.

The natural light frequency helps regulate your mood and improve your sleep quality by resetting the internal clock. And three, digital sunlight. Give your brain a break by setting a digital sunlight for your phone 30 minutes before bed. Swapping the screen for a book or a writing project will help your mental peace and helps you wake up feeling way more positive.

Now gently start to bring your awareness back to your physical surroundings. Wiggle your fingers and your toes carrying this sense of inner warmth with you into the rest of your day. Take a deep breath in and as you exhale stretch out the muscles in your arms and legs. This was part one of our Winter Radiance mini-series on Healing and Self-Care.

If you found it helpful, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify to help other souls find this piece. Tomorrow we dive into part two, focusing on protecting your energy from external chaos and setting healthy boundaries. Make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss the next step in your mindfulness journey. Have a lovely day my friend.

When you look in the mirror, smile with every thought, be positive and to your beautiful self, be kind.