Uplifting Ideas To Help Reduce Morning Anxiety
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
Each morning offers opportunities for a fresh start, purposeful connections, and more. But, as a busy woman, your mind might instead focus on an upcoming meeting or event, upset clients, health concerns, and other negative thoughts or emotions. Over time, this stress leads you to dread mornings and experience anxiety that awakens when you do. It’s not easy living with a spirit of fear and anxiety. Consider incorporating these uplifting ideas to help reduce morning anxiety so that you start looking forward to each new day with a strong, positive mindset.
Take Time To Meditate on God
1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Often, silence enables the habit of focusing on stressors and internal negative dialogue, leading to greater anxiety. Take a moment to meditate on God and His word. This will help you remember who God is to you and who you are to Him. Placing your focus on God places Him above your stress and anxiety.
Create a Serene Environment
Think of the first places that you see after waking. Since your external environment affects your internal environment, a tidy bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen that reflects order can create a sense of peace. Before you head to bed each evening, take a few minutes to straighten up those key spots. A quick pick-up before bedtime eliminates floor clutter and dirt. Knowing how to keep your floors clean year-round ensures that the daily pick-up process goes quickly. Let your home welcome you to the new day by nipping the anxiety-causing mess the night before.
Design a Sleep Routine
Know what helps you to relax and add it regularly to your evening bedtime routine.
Whether reading a book, your bible, listening to music, taking a bath, or just sitting in silence, create a nighttime routine so that your body and mind can relax and fall asleep gently. Your morning self will awaken with similar tranquility.
Leave Peaceful Reminders
Let candles in your bathroom, encouraging affirmations, and inspiring
cards become gentle reminders of what’s good and beautiful. Place
physical objects that remind you to look at your circumstances differently in the
spaces that you visit each morning. These small reminders can help ground you
when stress creeps in.
Notice Opportunities Instead of Hindrances
As soon as an anxious thought or sensation begins to spiral in your mind, gently
guide yourself to notice and speak aloud one thing you’re grateful for. Turn your
attention away from the hindrances of your day and look for the open windows of
opportunity. After you notice one positive possibility in your day, you start seeing
more.
When you start applying these uplifting ideas to help reduce morning anxiety, you
may notice how your perspective begins to change. The sun might shine a bit
brighter, the birds chirp a bit sweeter, and you may enjoy life more fully.
