Minute 1 — Breathe & Arrive Close your eyes. Take a slow inhale for 4 counts, hold for 2, exhale for 6. Repeat twice. Let your shoulders drop and your mind settle. Intention: I am here. I am safe. I am present. Minute 2 — Release the Weight Place your hand on your chest or stomach. Ask yourself: “What am I holding that I don’t need right now?” Let one thought rise. Exhale it out. Minute 3 — Gratitude Shift Name three things you’re grateful for in this exact moment. Small or big — it all counts. This shifts your energy instantly. Minute 4 — Choose Your Power Ask yourself: “What do I need today?” Pick one word: Peace, clarity, focus, joy, rest, courage, softness. Let that word guide your next steps. Minute 5 — Affirm & Align Speak this aloud or write it down: “I choose myself in small, consistent ways. I honor my needs with grace.” Take one final deep breath to seal it in.