In today's episode, Gina shares a series of affirmations and a mindfulness meditation to transform your consciousness into one of peace and calm. Using this lovely series of affirmations and meditation, you will prepare yourself for an easy, peaceful sleep. Take advantage of these ready to use peace promoting affirmations and then drift off to sleep with the enchanting meditation. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Chapters 0:23 Introduction to the Episode 4:30 Centering Techniques with Breathing 7:13 Bedtime Meditation Practice Summary Today on the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the transformative power of affirmations and mindful meditation to bring calm and peace to our minds and bodies. Meditation is a crucial tool in quieting the mind during stressful times, allowing us to relax our nervous system intentionally. Before embarking on a meditation journey, I encourage listeners to self-reflect on creative techniques to incorporate quiet time daily, practices to release stress, and strategies to enhance positive results from meditation. Affirmations play a key role in centering our thoughts and approaching each day with a tranquil mindset. By setting aside moments in the morning to focus and cultivate peaceful outlooks, we equip ourselves to navigate the day's challenges with patience. Taking breaks to walk or find moments of beauty to gaze upon aids in relaxation and regrouping when feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, fostering a serene environment for meditation, whether through candles, soft lighting, or calming sounds, creates a space for inner peace and recentering the mind. As we transition into bedtime, preparing for sleep can often be a challenge as the mind races with various thoughts and worries. Engaging in a bedtime meditation practice helps quiet the mind and body, facilitating a peaceful transition into restful sleep. By becoming aware of the body's position and focusing on the breath, we can guide ourselves into a state of relaxation and softness, allowing tensions to melt away. This nightly ritual serves as a pathway to letting go of the day's burdens and embracing a tranquil and restorative sleep experience. Incorporating mindfulness practices throughout the day and before sleep assists in combating the mind's tendency to dwell on negative scenarios. By intentionally shifting our focus towards gratitude, prayer, and positivity, we can cultivate a more peaceful inner environment. The nighttime meditation exercise offers a method to settle the mind and body, paving the way for a restful sleep free from the distractions of daily life. By embracing these practices, we embark on a journey of self-compassion, befriending ourselves, and nurturing our inner world amidst life's chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices