Guided Meditation to Lift Your Mood and Feel Good

Guided Meditation to Lift Your Mood and Feel Good

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety May 19, 2026 Duration: 11:59
Have you ever woken up under a cloud that wasn't there yesterday? Today’s session is specifically designed for those mornings when everything feels a little flat or grey. Rather than forcing a smile or pretending the feeling isn't there, we use gentle, clinical techniques to steadily lift that weight, one breath at a time.
Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic, for a 10-minute guided shift into a lighter, calmer version of yourself.
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Episode Chapters
  • 00:00 – Intro: Supporting the Anchored App
  • 00:46 – Acknowledging the "Grey" Mornings
  • 01:52 – Guided Breathing: The 3-2-5 Technique
  • 04:14 – Visualization: Setting Down the Heaviness
  • 07:35 – Affirmations for a Shift in Perspective
  • 08:52 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Mood Elevation
  • 11:15 – Closing & The "Anxiety Breaker" Course
Today’s AffirmationsRepeat these slowly, allowing that small part of you that believes them to lead the way:
  • I am allowed to feel better than this.
  • My mood is not permanent; I am already shifting.
  • I have come through hard days before; I know how to do this.
  • There is goodness in today; I am open to finding it.
  • I choose right now to be gentle with myself.
3 Daily Caring Tips
  1. Motion Follows Mood: If you feel low, move for just five minutes. Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a kitchen dance, movement shifts your neurochemistry in ways nothing else can.
  2. The Sunlight Signal: Face natural light for five minutes today. Even on a grey day, this regulates your circadian rhythm and nudges serotonin production.
  3. The "One Good Thing" Rule: Don't worry about a long list. Just find one small thing that is okay—a decent coffee or a song you love. It’s the first brick in a better day.
More from MartinIf you’re looking for a deeper shift, my Anxiety Breaker Course is available at calminganxiety.fm. It features five guided hypnotherapy sessions for lifetime access for just $67.
Thank you for trusting me with your time today. Remember to smile often when you see yourself, and in everything you do, be kind.


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Finding a moment of quiet in a busy mind can feel like a distant hope. Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief is built on the understanding that relief is a practice, not a single destination. Hosted by Martin Hewlett, a certified practitioner, this podcast serves as a personal, audio sanctuary for anyone whose days are shadowed by worry or whose nights are spent wrestling with restless thoughts. Each episode is crafted with a gentle, caring tone, providing a practical library of tools you can return to daily. You might find a short, ten-minute mindfulness session designed to defuse afternoon stress, or a longer, immersive sleep hypnosis track to guide you out of insomnia and into deep rest. The focus is on genuine, accessible techniques-from guided meditations that calm racing thoughts to specific panic attack relief-all aimed at fostering a tangible sense of peace. This isn't about abstract concepts; it's about hearing a supportive voice that helps you navigate back to calm, one breath at a time. Tune in whenever you need a resource to quiet the noise and reclaim a sense of stillness.
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