4 Ways To Relieve Your Morning Anxiety

Dealing with morning anxiety is never easy, even if you take some medication. I have to cope with my morning anxiety occasionally, but I’m not a fan of medication so I decided to do a research and found out a few ways to relieve my morning anxiety naturally. If you are anything like me, then I may help you. I’m strongly believe that the body heals itself, you simply need to give it a chance to do so. Follow these tips for reducing your morning anxiety and you will be able to wake up and say ‘What a beautiful morning today’ each morning.

1. Get up earlier Sleeping in can make you more anxious, so try to get up earlier in the morning. Studies show that people who have a habit of sleeping more than 9 hours a night tend to suffer from anxiety, depression, obesity and many other health issues. However, lack of sleep can lead to many health issues as well, so make sure you sleep 7-8 hours each night. Develop a habit of going to bed earlier and getting up earlier in order to have time to have a breakfast and exercise in the morning. Plus, it’s good for your skin. People who go to bed earlier tend to have a clearer skin.
2. Exercise Yes, yes, I know you are afraid of the word ‘exercise’ early in the morning, but did you know that it’s one of the most effective ways to relieve your morning anxiety, boost your mood and energy and improve your overall health? I’m not going to urge you to run or walk in the park early in the morning (especially now when it’s so cold outside!) But I suggest that you do a few simple exercises such as jumping rope, sit-ups or yoga. Give it a try once you wake up, you will be surprised how wonderful the morning is!
3. Have a healthy breakfast I hope you know that you should never skip your breakfast, but you should also pay attention to your morning eating plan. It’s wise to opt for oatmeal, eggs, omelets, fruit smoothies or pancakes, but you should also incorporate more greens into your breakfast. Whether it’s a green smoothie, a green salad or some raw greens, eat it every morning to reduce your anxiety. Greens are fortified with chlorophyll and magnesium, which helps ease tension, relieve anxiety, improve your focus and boost your energy levels.
4. Reduce your caffeine intake In order to eliminate morning anxiety from your life, reduce your caffeine intake. If you can’t imagine your morning without that joe, it can be hard to do it, but so rewarding. High caffeine intake increase your blood pressure and stress levels, not to mention it worsens your morning anxiety. Instead of coffee, design a custom mug and enjoy some smoothies (I recommend a green smoothie) or a cup of green tea. Although green tea contains some caffeine, it’s much healthier than coffee.