Be good to yourself and others.
My name's Zola, and together we're going to breathe in the good, breathe out the bad and use words to remind ourselves of our worth.
Whether we like it or not, there will be times when we feel stressed out.
It's a part of life, but we can choose how we deal with tensions.
Instead of letting those nervous feelings control our behavior, we find ways to let go of pressure and find relief.
Today's charm words are about managing stress with healthy habits.
Some habits may look like calmly expressing your feelings to a trusted adult, going on a walk outside, or even taking a break and some deep breaths.
It's important to find effective methods to deal with pressure so we can keep our minds and bodies happy.
Let's do some belly breathing.
Then we'll do our affirmations.
When you breathe in, use your nose and keep your shoulders still.
Once your belly fills up like a balloon, breathe out through your mouth by just letting go.
In through your nose.
Out through the mouth.
Ready?
Take a gentle, deep breath, slowly through your nose.
And breathe out through your mouth.
In through your nose.
Out through your mouth.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
One more time.
Breathe in.
And breathe out.
Today's charm words are, I choose healthy ways to deal with stress.
I'll say it first, then repeat after me.
Ready?
I choose healthy ways to deal with stress.
I choose healthy ways to deal with stress.
I choose healthy ways to deal with stress.
I choose healthy ways to deal with stress.
Great!
Finding a favorite healthy way to let off steam is great for our brain and body.
Facing pressure is a normal part of our lives.
So let's make sure to choose ways to deal with that tension so that we're always ready for our next adventure.
We deserve a high five.
On the count of three.
High five the person closest to you or clap your hands together and high five yourself.
Ready?
One, two, three.
These charm words are yours to keep.
So put them in your pocket and take them with you wherever you go.
You can find us at charmwords.com and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Building new habits takes time, so we'll be here every weekday to practice breathing and affirmations together.
See you next time.