Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep, Tight, Relax, a calming bedtime podcast start talking about going back to school.

Before we begin talking about school, let's focus on becoming more relaxed.

Choose a comfortable position, get comfy, and take a few moments to focus on your breath.

First, breathe in very slowly and then simply let the air go.

Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Take your time.

Nothing else matters at this moment.

Be sure to inhale deeply and slowly for five long breaths. This gets our bodies relaxed and feeling great. As you breathe in, allow your belly to

inflate like a balloon. Fill up your belly with your breath

and then let all the air slowly escape

as your belly becomes flat.

The wonderful thing about breathing this way by focusing on our breath is that it helps us relax, no matter what is going on around us.

And it's not only good for us, it feels good too. As the school year starts,

or maybe it has started for you, let's try our own project. Every morning before you go to school, I would

like you to take a moment to focus on your breathing and use your imagination to think of yourself having a really great and wonderful day.

You are listening well in class, learning new and interesting things, reading great books,

having fun, and remembering

all the important things you have learned.

Learning becomes so easy and fun.

You can imagine how each day you are learning more and enjoying each and every moment.

Think to yourself how happy you will be when you meet up with your friends and learn from your teachers.

When we take the time each day to imagine a wonderful day, you might be surprised to know that we do end up having a great day.

Having a positive attitude can cause positive things to happen.

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