shh, sleepy beans. Hi there, welcome to this short guided meditation brought to you by Sleepy Beans. Today, we're going to learn how to let go of any worries about school by imagining them as balloons. This fun exercise will help you feel calm, happy, and ready for anything school brings your way.

Let's start by finding a comfortable position, whether that's sitting up or lying down. Close your eyes if you like, and let's begin. Take a deep breath in and slowly breathe out. Feel your body relaxing with each breath. Let's do that one more time: deep breath in and slowly breathe out.

Now, imagine that each worry you have about school is a balloon tied to your hands. Maybe one balloon is about a test, another is about meeting new people, and another might be about something you don't understand yet. Picture these balloons floating lightly above you, attached to strings you're holding.

Let's start with one balloon. Think of a worry you have about school. Imagine you're holding onto the string of that balloon. Now take a deep breath in, and as you breathe out, gently open your hand and release the string. Watch the balloon float up into the sky and disappear. As it rises higher, feel that worry drifting away with it.

Now think of another worry. Imagine that worry as a balloon, too. You're holding onto the string, but it's time to let it go. Take a deep breath in and slowly breathe out. As you release the string, watch the balloon float away, carrying that worry with it.

Keep releasing your balloons one by one until all of your worries have drifted into the sky. With each balloon you let go of, feel yourself becoming lighter, happier, and more peaceful as you watch the balloons take your worries up, up, and away.

Now, let's say some positive mantras together to feel even better. You can say them in your head or out loud:

"I can let go of my worries."

"I can let go of my worries."

"I can handle anything that comes my way."

"I can handle anything that comes my way."

"I am ready for a fun and happy school day."

"I am ready for a fun and happy school day."

Remember, whenever you feel worried about school, you can always imagine your worries as balloons and let them go. It's a simple way to feel calm and ready for all the good things that are waiting for you.

Let's finish with one last deep breath in and slowly breathe out. Whenever you want to feel calm and let go of any worries, just come back to this guided meditation. We'll be here for you.