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Waking up the Stress Free Way
When we wake up in the morning, it is easy to feel instantly stressed out – having this feeling when you wake up isn’t good for your mind or body and can cause you to feel more stressed throughout the day.
Feeling stressed in the morning can lead to feeling panic, having a fast heart rate and shakes and muscle tremors. Setting yourself up for the day in a calm way is a good way to get on top of your stress and enjoy a calm feeling when you get up which you can then carry through the day with you.
Creating a morning routine that is low in stress and is guided by your intentions for the day is the key. Rather than being led by feeling stress and anxiety, let yourself wake up gradually and you will feel in control of your day. This starts the night before – make sure that you go to bed at a good time so that you get plenty of sleep and that you wind down before you go to bed.
Having a bedroom that is relaxing and well organised also helps. Making sure that your bed is comfortable for you is important, and if you have a lot of bedroom clutter, think about storage like bespoke wardrobes from somewhere like this fitted wardrobes Bournemouth based company lamco-design.co.uk/bespoke-fitted-wardrobes/ that can be designed to suit your storage requirements.
When you wake up in the morning, you are aiming for a slow and steady wake up. Rather than an alarm clock which can be harsh, use a lamp that mimics sunrise, as this will allow you to wake up gradually and at a gentler pace.
Once you are awake, don’t instantly over stimulate your mind. Things like that first cup of coffee and looking at your phone can overstimulate you, so avoid these things for an hour after waking. Instead, have a glass of water, and do some mindfulness where you can set intentions for the day, as well as yoga and deep breathing.
A good breakfast is so important to get you off on the right foot. A healthy breakfast is important and will give you the energy that you need to go out there and start your day.
