Somatic Healing for Burnout  A 10-Minute February Reset

Somatic Healing for Burnout A 10-Minute February Reset

Author: Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety February 26, 2026 Duration: 10:07
10-Minute Somatic Reset for February BurnoutIs the mid-winter slump catching up with you? By late February, many of us feel the weight of "February Burnout"—that specific moment where New Year energy fades and the pressure of the year sets in. This 10-minute guided meditation is designed to move your body from survival mode into a state of deep, restorative safety.
Clinical hypnotherapist Martin guides you through a Somatic Nervous System Reset. Step away from the digital noise and the hustle of 2026 to reclaim your internal peace through scientifically-backed breathing and visualization.+1
In This Episode, You Will Experience:
  • Somatic Breathwork: A 4-2-6 breathing technique to physically signal safety to your brain.
  • Cortisol Release: A guided body scan to soften the jaw and neck, helping you release stored stress hormones.+1
  • Future-Self Anchoring: A visualization exercise to write a calm, capable version of yourself into the "fabric of your mind".+1
  • The 5-5-5 Rule: A quick grounding technique to stop overwhelm in its tracks.
Timestamps:
  • 00:00 – Nervous System Reset Intro
  • 00:55 – Finding Your Quiet Space
  • 01:35 – 4-2-6 Somatic Breathing Exercise
  • 02:56 – Full Body Relaxation Scan
  • 05:01 – Visualization: Your 6-Month Future Self
  • 06:08 – Affirmations for Peace & Self-Worth
  • 07:58 – 3 Caring Tips for Daily Calm
  • 09:23 – Final Closing & Kindness Reminder
Three Tips for a Calmer Day:
  1. The 5-5-5 Rule: Name 5 things you see, 5 you hear, and 5 you feel to ground yourself instantly.
  2. Digital Sunset: Protect your peace with 20 minutes of no-screen time after waking.
  3. Micro-Wins: Celebrate one small success today—even just finishing this session.
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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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