How Do I Manage Stressful Thoughts When I Wake up?

We’ve all been there. You wake up and the first thing you think about is that stressful meeting, court hearing, interaction with a difficult person or anything else you have that day. It can get all consuming and impact not just performance, but also your mental health as over time it can lead to depression, burnout, sleep challenges, couples concerns and more. How do you better manage this morning anxiety?

One way is to counter stress and negative thought loops with positive associations and affirmations. Start the day with a positive thought about someone or something you care for deeply. Get yourself in a positive mindset that can build resilience and keep the big picture in perspective. Yes, you have a difficult thing coming up, but there are many valued positive things in your life and things will be ok. Take some time for deep breaths, meditation or positive affirmations to keep your mindset positive.

If you’d like to learn more about this or other topics, contact me for a free consultation.

Take care and be well,

Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Lombino Counseling LLC
(302) 273-0700
[email protected]
richlombino.com

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