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Melt Into Sleep: Teaching Your Body to Remember Relaxation

Melt Into Sleep: Teaching Your Body to Remember Relaxation

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 Welcome back, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today for Sleep Soundly. You know, it's Saturday morning, and I'm guessing some of you are already thinking about the week ahead, aren't you? That Sunday night dread is creeping in early, and your mind is spinning like a hamster wheel. Or maybe you had a rough night's sleep and you're hoping tonight will be different. Whatever brought you here, I want you to know that what we're about to do together can genuinely shift how your body experiences rest.

So let's start by finding a comfortable seat, wherever you are right now. If you're lying down, that's perfect too. Just make sure your spine has a little support. Now, take a moment to notice how you're feeling in your body. No judgment, just observation. Is there any tension? Any tightness? Just notice it like you're watching clouds pass by in the sky.

Let's begin with three deep breaths. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Hold it for just a moment. Now exhale through your mouth for a count of six. Again, in for four, and out for six. One more time. Beautiful.

Now I want to introduce you to what I call the Body Scan Unwind. This is the secret sauce for helping your nervous system understand that it's safe to let go. Here's how it works. Starting at the crown of your head, imagine a warm, golden light. This light is like honey, thick and soothing. As you breathe, picture this light slowly melting down your forehead, smoothing away any wrinkles of worry. Feel it drip down your cheeks, your jaw, your neck. Let your shoulders drop as the warmth spreads there. Don't force relaxation; just watch it happen like it's melting butter on warm toast.

Move that sensation down your arms, into your hands, your fingertips. Feel the heaviness of gravity pulling gently at you. Now your chest, your belly, that place where we hold so much emotion. Just breathe here. Let it soften. Continue this light down your legs, your knees, your calves, all the way to your feet. By the time you reach your toes, your entire body is bathed in this warm, golden ease.

Here's what makes this powerful for better sleep. When you practice this during the day, your body remembers this feeling. When bedtime comes, you're not starting from zero. You've already taught your nervous system what deep relaxation feels like.

Tonight, spend just five minutes before bed doing this Body Scan. No pressure to be perfect. Just let yourself melt.

Thank you so much for spending this time with me on Sleep Soundly. I hope you felt a little shift. Please subscribe so we can do this together again tomorrow. Sweet dreams are waiting.

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