Mindfulness and Meditation Guided Meditations 5-Minute Video Meditation for Starting Fresh Practice grace and release any expectations of perfection with this meditation By Andria Park Huynh Published on February 06, 2024 Print Verywell / Getty Images Trending Videos Close this video player Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows 5:02 Mindful Meditation to Help You Begin Again Think back to what it felt like to ride your bike or learn a new language for the very first time. We didn't pressure ourselves to get it right or get it done perfectly—at least not right away. We gave ourselves grace to simply learn. Approaching mindfulness, and life in general, with that same mindset can do wonders for our mental health. By letting go of any expectations, we awaken a childlike curiosity and creativity, lean into self-compassion over perfectionism, and open ourselves to new possibilities during challenging moments. This meditation will help lay the groundwork for cultivating patience and grace as we remember what it feels like to start over again. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind's 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library. For more inspo The Simplest Way to Begin a Guided Meditation 5 Self-Compassion Exercises to Practice Daily How to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation 3-Minute Video Meditation to Calm Down Quickly By Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit