Merry Christmas. Whether you are listening to this first thing in the morning before the house wakes up, or you have stolen away for ten minutes of quiet in the middle of the chaos, you are welcome here.
Christmas Day often brings an immense pressure to be happy, to make everything perfect, and to be "on" for everyone else. But here is the truth: You don't have to perform here. You can drop the mask.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, lonely, or just tired—that is valid, and that is allowed. This episode is your sanctuary. It is a "bathroom break" reset designed to de-escalate your nervous system and help you find your quiet center amidst the holiday storm.
In this 10-minute guided session, we will cover:

• Somatic Decompression: Releasing the physical tension stored in your shoulders, jaw, and belly caused by "holding it together".
  
  
• The Snow Globe Visualization: A powerful mental technique to realize that while the "weather" of the day might be chaotic and swirling, your center remains completely still.
  
  
  
• Regulating Breathwork: Using a 4-count inhale and 6-count exhale to settle the "snow" of your mind.
  
• The Somatic Anchor: Using the "Hand on Heart" technique to create a portable feeling of safety you can take back to the dinner table.
  

Powerful Affirmations in this Episode:

• "I do not have to be perfect to be loved."
  
• "My peace is more important than my performance."
  
• "I am allowed to take breaks."
  
• "I can handle this moment, and then the next."
  

A Message for You Today: You do not have to pick up all the heavy luggage you just put down. When you walk back out that door, you can move a little slower and breathe a little deeper. Be gentle with yourself today—that is the greatest gift you can give.




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Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.