Anxiety in the morning? How to calm your mind (Episode 317)
JAN 18, 202625 MIN
Anxiety in the morning? How to calm your mind (Episode 317)
JAN 18, 202625 MIN
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<p>Anxiety in the morning doesn’t just make you grumpy… it can make every day feel like a battle before it’s even started. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m digging into anxiety in the morning and why so many of us wake up anxious or full of morning dread… even when nothing ‘dramatic’ has happened overnight. </p><p><br /></p><p>I’ll explain what’s really going on in your nervous system when you’re anxious every morning, why you might be stuck in this loop of waking up anxious, and how to calm your mind without unrealistic routines or pretending everything is fine. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to deal with anxiety in the morning so you can reduce stress and anxiety, manage morning anxiety more effectively, and create a calmer start to your day by consciously managing anxiety. </p><p><br /></p><p>This one’s for anyone who has ever thought, “Why do I wake up anxious?!” and just wants some honest, practical mental health tips from someone who’s been there. I’m Jeremy Godwin, and I’m glad you’re here so we can talk about how to tackle morning dread.</p><p><br /></p><p>👉 Ready to feel less crushed by anxiety in the morning? Then let’s talk!</p><p><br /></p><p>💡 <strong>TL;DR: </strong>If you often feel hijacked by anxiety in the morning, this episode gives you simple and realistic ways to understand morning anxiety, calm your nervous system, and start your days feeling more in control.</p><p><br /></p><p>Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!</p><p><br /></p><p>________________________________</p><p><br /></p><p>⏱️<strong> Chapters/Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 Morning anxiety and mental health</p><p>0:29 Waking up with anxiety</p><p>2:30 What is morning anxiety?</p><p>7:12 Why morning dread affects your mental health</p><p>14:38 How to deal with morning anxiety</p><p>23:48 Final morning anxiety tips</p><p><br /></p><p>📝 <strong>Transcript & show notes:</strong> <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=19262" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/?p=19262</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>➕ <strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><p>Ruminating on the past (Episode 313) <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=19054" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/?p=19054</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>👋 <strong>New here? </strong></p><p>Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗<strong> Links</strong></p><p>Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: <a href="https://ltamh.com/subscribe/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/subscribe/</a> </p><p>Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: <a href="https://ltamh.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com</a> </p><p>Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin</a> </p><p>My Digital Store: <a href="https://ltamh.com/shop/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/shop/</a> </p><p>Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/</a></p><p>Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/</a> </p><p>Subscribe to my YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh</a> </p><p>Find me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>#morninganxiety #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #anxiety #managinganxiety #handlinganxiety #anxietyinthemorning </p>