Tips for Avoiding Morning Stress

Reducing stress in the morning can make you feel less frustrated and stops you from rushing your morning routine. In the morning, take your time to see the sunlight coming from your windows. Open your curtains and feel the warmth from your windows. Do alternate nostril breathing or say a mantra while breathing slowly. Enjoy seeing the scenery from your window.

Let the natural lighting come inside all the rooms. This can help you have a better mood in the morning. Also, it helps you focus and feel productive. It helps you reduce your stress. As well as helping your eyes to adjust to the natural lighting after waking up. 

Stretch your body in front of the window and practice gratitude meditation. Give thanks. Stretching in the morning can help you relax and give you relief from temporary muscle pain. Do neck and shoulder rolls, side bends, knee rolls, and spinal twists. Then do a side stretch and a shoulder stretch. Rest between each stretching exercise. 

Give yourself a hug. If you are sitting down, do not stand up quickly. Do not rush to make breakfast. Before you do your morning household chores, practice morning meditation for five minutes. Morning Meditations permit you to focus and help you calm down before making your bed.

Use a guided morning meditation and close your eyes. Write a personal mantra and use the same mantra throughout the day. Drink water before having your breakfast. Practice mindfulness while having your breakfast. Get dressed slowly and smile after getting dressed. 

Say positive affirmations aloud in front of the mirror or say an affirmation in your garden. Apply a scented lotion or wash your hands with scented soap to help you relax before going to work. Create a calming morning routine by listening to relaxing music and doing deep breathing exercises. Consult with your doctor if you feel anxious in the morning. Here are resources for National Stress Awareness Month. 

Calming Stretches:

https://www.ableto.com/self-care/calming-stretches/

Guided Meditations-Morning Meditation for Stress Relief:

https://insighttimer.com/laragrant/guided-meditations/morning-meditation-for-stress-relief

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