For When You’re Awake in the Middle of the Night

The house is quiet, but your mind is not.It may be 2 a.m., and everything feels louder in the dark.You do not need to work through it all tonight.This guided breathing reset for caregivers uses a slow, steady breath with an exhale that gets a little longer over time. This simple 5 minute breathing exercise gives your mind and body a chance to settle when you are awake in the middle of the night and your thoughts will not slow down.This episode is for moments when:You wake up during the night and cannot settle back down.You start thinking about tomorrow’s caregiving needs before morning arrives.You are lying in bed going over problems you cannot solve right now.You need a little caregiver stress relief without getting up or doing anything complicated.This short breathing meditation is a small place to rest while the night is still quiet.Find more supportwww.cancercaregiverpodcast.comwww.loveyourcaregivinglife.comMentioned in this episode:Caregiver Breathing Room GIft for YouIf Caregiver Breathing Room has helped you find even a few quieter moments, I have a gift for you. I’ve put together two longer guided meditations you can use when five minutes just isn’t enough — a 20-minute Body Scan and a calming Ocean Visualization. They’re completely free, and you can come back to them anytime you need a little more space to settle your body and mind. Get your free Caregiver Breathing Room gift here: https://www.caregiverbreathingroom.com