Start your day grounded, not gripped by stress
Waking up with anxiety is more common than you think—and it’s a rough way to begin the day. That racing mind, tight chest, and sense of dread can sneak in before your feet even hit the floor. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
☀️ Why Morning Anxiety Happens
Your cortisol levels (stress hormone) peak in the morning. Add in a loud alarm, a long to-do list, or just chronic stress, and your brain goes into alert mode fast.
🌀 Break the Spiral Before It Starts
Try this: Before checking your phone, take 3 slow breaths. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Ground yourself with what you can see, touch, and hear. This signals safety to your nervous system.
📵 Avoid Doom-Scrolling
Grabbing your phone the moment you wake up can flood your brain with noise. Wait 15 minutes before looking at it—just long enough to anchor yourself.
🧠 Set One Intention
Instead of a giant to-do list, pick one thing you want to feel or do today. Calm? Focused? Connected? Let that be your guidepost.
💡 Smart Choice Tip
Keep a small sticky note by your bed:
“Pause. Breathe. You’re safe. You’ve got this.”
Last Updated on 27 March 2025 by ingminvip