In today's episode, Gina shares a powerful guided meditation to help you release your worries before sleep. Allow this soothing guided meditation to release you stress and worries from your mind and help you achieve a deeper and longer sleep. Prepare to embrace more peace and calm with this lovely night-time stress soother. Listen in today, then listen in again at night! 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 0:42 Welcome to Bedtime Meditation 5:51 Embracing the Present Moment 8:02 Letting Go of Worries 9:40 Self-Acceptance and Peace 10:17 Cultivating Calmness 13:58 Trusting Tomorrow 16:06 Closing Reflections Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of bedtime meditation to facilitate a smoother transition from the day's stressors to restful sleep. As your host, I emphasize the benefits of releasing worries at the end of the day, allowing ourselves the opportunity to let go of burdens and embrace tranquility. Guided meditation presents an effective method to calm the mind and prepare the body for restorative slumber, which is crucial for those who find their thoughts racing as they lie down at night. I discuss the multiple advantages of incorporating a guided meditation into your nighttime routine. This practice not only calms the mind but also serves to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a positive framework for sleep. I highlight the importance of establishing a positive sleep ritual, which contrasts with the anxiety that often accompanies bedtime for many individuals. By fostering a nighttime routine that embraces relaxation and self-acceptance, we can alleviate the tension that tends to amplify in the dark, quiet moments before sleep. One of the key aspects I touch upon is the idea that guided meditations can help break the cycle of insomnia by promoting emotional regulation. It’s about nurturing ourselves through mindful practices that support a seamless transition into sleep and enhance our overall sleep quality. This episode further encourages listeners to consider their mental state before bed and take proactive steps towards cultivating a peaceful environment that fosters deep, uninterrupted sleep. To illustrate these points, I guide listeners through an accompanying bedtime meditation at the episode's conclusion. I invite everyone to find a comfortable position, relax, and connect with their breath as they embark on a journey of self-exploration and calmness. The meditation encompasses gentle affirmations that encourage listeners to release their worries, embrace self-acceptance, and create a safe space within themselves where they can find peace and rest. It reinforces the notion that everyone, regardless of experience with meditation, can access this simple yet powerful tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices