Visualizing the New Year Meditation

A new year brings a fresh start. It’s also the ideal time to use a guided meditation script for the new year to help your child set their intentions for the future.

Simply read this new year meditation script in a relaxing voice when your child is calm or ready to fall asleep. This is a fun one to try in late December or make a tradition for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day to prepare for the upcoming year.

These guided meditation scripts for kids help children and teens relieve stress and anxiety, learn patience, improve self-esteem, enhance mental clarity, and develop a positive mental attitude at school and at home.

Setting Intentions for the New Year

Introducing a meditation practice is extremely beneficial to kids. They can learn to reframe their emotions, create good habits, and enjoy the present moment.

Through visualization and guided imagery, your child will focus on gratitude for the good parts of the current year and set positive intentions for the new year.

Read the script below to yourself first to find the right pacing. Then make sure your child is comfortable, and read the script aloud to them.

Follow your child’s cues. Stay relaxed, as you will set the tone for the meditation session. In the section where we let go anything we don’t want to carry into the next year, give your child plenty of time to do so. You might talk about those things, especially if anything stressful happened this year.

The same goes for the part about setting new intentions or goals for the new year. Share some of your own plans and ideas. You may use this one a few times over the holidays and into January.

New Year Meditation Script

Lie down and close your eyes.

Take a deep breath and let it fill your belly. Then release that breath and feel your body relax.

Sometimes it feels nice to breathe in and then make an “aaahhh” sound as you release the breath. That also signals to your body that it’s time to deeply relax.

You begin to feel warm and cozy inside even though the outside air has grown crisp. The trees have lost their leaves and have gone to sleep for the winter.

Imagine yourself curled up in front of a nice warm fireplace. You watch as the flames flicker yellow and red. The golden yellow flame seems to relax you even further as you enjoy the warmth and coziness.

As you lie here enjoying this moment of relaxation, you start to remember some wonderful things that have happened this past year. There have been many moments that have made you happy; many moments that have made you smile and grateful.

It’s been a year where you learned and grew.

You’ve grown on the outside and on the inside, too. You’re smarter and wiser. You know yourself better, and you’re getting to know your personal gifts more and more.

If there’s anything you’d like to leave behind – maybe worries, hard days, or tired feelings – you can let those go now.

Take a deep breath in… and as you breathe out, imagine gently blowing those things away.

{Parents, pause to allow time for your child to release any emotions}

A new year is beginning. And that means a fresh start, at your own pace.

Now you can imagine some things you’d like to try this year.
Maybe something you already love.
Or something new you’re curious about.
Maybe you want to spend more time helping others.

There’s no rush. You don’t have to do everything at once.

Whatever you decide, you’ll have a wonderful goal to work toward each and every day.

Always remember to have faith in yourself and in your ability to reach your dreams. By using your heart and your mind together, you can create a fantastic year filled with joy, happiness, and fun!

Take another deep breath and imagine yourself sometime in the future, feeling proud for trying and doing your best.

Take all the time you need to picture yourself just the way you dream or imagine. Picture yourself as having succeeded, and hold on tightly to that image in your mind and heart!

Doesn’t it feel wonderful?

Now let peace and happiness gently fill you from head to toe, soft and warm, like a cozy blanket.

When you’re ready, you can open your eyes, stretch your body, and begin your new year feeling calm, hopeful, and safe.

Wrapping Up + More Guided Imagery Scripts

If your child is still awake, now is a good time to talk about anything that came up during the new year meditation. Was there something they wanted to let go of? Assure them that it’s safe to talk about it or it’s ok if they’d like to quietly let it go.

Did they have any plans or dreams for the new year? Talk about them calmly to keep the mood relaxing and positive.

Here are other meditations that might interest your little one:

Dancing Snowflakes
Meditation for Focus and Concentration
The Peaceful Butterfly
The Mindfulness Cabin (includes an adorable free printable)
Guided Imagery: Secret Garden

Another fun activity for the New Year is to set goals and create new family traditions.

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