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I keep being too hard on myself - 10 Minutes of Guided Meditation
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Summary
Have you been setting the bar impossibly high for yourself today? When we fall short of perfection, that voice inside can quickly turn sharp, critical, and unkind. In this episode of Calming Anxiety , clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a powerful 10-minute mindfulness session dedicated to silencing the inner critic and regulating your nervous system.Discover how to harness the power of the extended exhale to signal safety to your body, let go of stress, and gently reset your mental state. Whether you are coping with a panic attack, daily stress, or high standards that leave you feeling overwhelmed, this session offers a gentle space to breathe, release self-criticism, and return to a place of kindness. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Confronting the Impossibly High Bar & Your Inner Critic 00:39 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety with Martin Hewlett 01:34 – The Power of the Exhale: Shifting the Nervous System to Safety 02:03 – Guided Deep Breathing Exercise for Stress Release 03:04 – Visualizing the Color of Tension and Leaving It Behind 04:37 – 5 Powerful Affirmations for Being Present 07:40 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier, Imperfect Life 09:08 – Bringing Awareness Back to the Present Moment 09:32 – Final Insights & How to Overcome Darker Moments 10:24 – Brand Sign-off: A Daily Mirror Practice Today's Affirmations Repeat these internally or softly on your lips to help them sink into your body: "I am doing the best I can with what I have today, and that is genuinely enough." "I release the need to be perfect. I choose instead to be present." "I speak to myself with the same kindness I would offer someone I love." "Falling short does not make me less. It makes me human, and being human is the whole point." "To…