Waking up in the morning used to be so easy. The alarm would go off, you hit the snooze button a few more times, and then youβre up to get ready for the day.Β
Things change as you get older though. Itβs reported that over 40 million people in the United States over the age of 18 years old have anxiety disorders. Anxiety is treatable but sometimes you need more immediate help. Most of the time, that means learning to cope on your own, and this ties in heavily with self-care.Β
First off, youβre not alone. If your mornings start with heart palpitations and trouble with breathing (and more), we can relate. So we offer you this blog post with 5 tips for minimizing morning anxiety, as recommended byΒ Lovet PlannersΒ βLoveteersβ who identified their morning triggers.
Weβre sure at least one of these tips will help you in some way!
βοΈ TIP #1: Change up your alarm ring tone. βοΈ β
This is especially helpful if you're known to hit the snooze button a lot. When you keep your alarm ring tone the same, your mind starts to associate it with the thought, "Well it's time to get up. Your break time is over." You don't realize it, but your subconscious associates the sound negatively. Try changing your alarm sound every week so you're not jolted into your anxiety first thing in the AM.β β β β β β β β β
βοΈ TIP #2: Avoid devices for the first hour. βοΈ
There's a lot of stress and obligation associated with social media and text messages, etc. By not using your devices for the first hour of your day, you give yourself some space to get ready for the day ahead.Β
βοΈ TIP #3: Don't hit the snooze button. βοΈΒ
This ties into the first tip! When you hit the snooze button, you're constantly sending your mind on a chase and it can be jarring. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button, try working on your sleep schedule or finding ways to relax for quality sleep.
βοΈ TIP #4: Drink water instead of coffee. βοΈΒ
Caffeine can take a bad toll on your anxiety. Start your morning with water, and if you feel confident that your anxiety is at bay after your morning routine, then consider that delicious cup of joe.Β
βοΈ TIP #5: List 5 possible things for the day. βοΈΒ
List writing can be therapeutic and so is repetition! After you write your list, repeat it to yourself until you feel calm.
We hope you found these tips helpful. Keep us posted on how it goes even if itβs a quick email to our support desk. Our team would love to hear from you.
If you have any questions, donβt be afraid to reach out to us! Weβre here to help. For more tips, make sure youβre signed up for our newsletter at lovetplanners.comΒ and check out our other pro-tips and planner walkthroughs at the blog section of our site! Questions or comments? Drop a line below!
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2 comments
Really like these tips!
Thank you so much for these tips. I will definitely use them. I need to change my alarm tone for sure. That tip is a good one. Thanks so much!!