Good morning. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, December can feel like you're trying to run through mud while everyone around you seems to be gliding effortlessly through the season. Your inbox is probably overflowing, your to-do list is definitely overflowing, and somewhere in all that noise, you're wondering if you can just pause for a moment and actually breathe. So that's exactly what we're going to do together right now.

Find yourself in a comfortable seat wherever you are. Maybe you're curled up with coffee, or you've stolen five minutes in your car. Wherever this is, it's perfect. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears like they're little weights gently falling down. Good.

Now, I want you to place one hand on your heart. Feel that? That steady beat that's been working for you all these years without you having to think about it once. That's your anchor. That's home base.

Let's start with what I call the clarity breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose for a count of four. Really notice the cool air moving in. One, two, three, four. Now hold it for just a moment. Then exhale through your mouth like you're gently fogging a mirror. Feel how that slows everything down? Let's do that three more times together. In through the nose. One, two, three, four. Hold. And out. Beautiful.

Now we're going to try something I love called the morning clarity scan. As you breathe naturally, I want you to mentally scan from the top of your head all the way down. Notice what feels tight, what feels light, where you're holding tension. You're not trying to fix anything. You're just becoming aware. As you breathe, imagine that clarity—that fresh, clean, dawn-like clarity—flowing into the tight spots like golden light. There's no rushing this. You've got permission to just be here. Feel your hand on your heart. That beating, that presence, that's you showing up for yourself today.

And now, gently, when you're ready, bring your awareness back to the sounds around you. Feel your body in this seat. Wiggle your fingers and your toes.

Here's what I want you to carry into your day: whenever you feel that overwhelm creeping in, place your hand on your heart and take one clarity breath. Just one. It only takes twenty seconds, and it's like hitting the reset button on your nervous system.

Thank you so much for joining me on Mindful Mornings. Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. Please do subscribe so you never miss these moments of calm. You're doing better than you think. I'll see you tomorrow morning.

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