Morning Anxiety Relief The Nervous System Reset for Anticipatory Stress (Part 1 of 3)

Do you ever wake up with that immediate weight in your chest? That sense of dread before you've even brushed your teeth? That is anticipatory anxiety, your mind living in a future that hasn't even happened. Today we change that, we go to reset your nervous system and reclaim your morning.

You are safe, you are here, and you are in control. Hi, I'm Martin, I'm a clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic. This is the anxiety breaker moment. If you're ready to move from panic to peace, visit me at calminganxiety.fm.

Let's begin. Find your quiet place now. Somewhere relaxing you can sit or lie down the choices you are and if it's safe close your eyes. We're going to break the cycle of the morning quarter's old spikes.

We're using today the physiological side. It's the fastest way to offload that carbon dioxide and signal safety to your brain. We'll take a deep breath in through your nose and at the very top that extra little tiny sip of air. It will fully expand the lungs and then a long, slow, vocalised exhale through the mouth.

Let's do it with my count. We'll transition then into box breathing. For now, ready to breathe in in that tiny sip and then deep out breath.

Well done. Let's do that again. Ready? In breath and then a long, slow out breath.

Feel the muscles unwind. Feel your shoulders dropping away from your ears. Let's do that again on your own deep breath in, extra sip and now imagine the muscles around your neck, loosening, lengthening, allowing you to control the negativity and doubt.

Relax deeper and further. Now let's do the box breathing. It'll be for a count of four and it's there to steady your heart rate. With me ready to breathe in in two, three, four.

Fold, two, three, four, out, two, three, four, empty, two, three, four.

And then just relax that you're breathing, do whatever it needs. Focus on the cool air, entering your nostrils and the warm air, leaving your lips. Again, feel the muscles in your shoulders as they unwind. You are grounding yourself in the now.

Let's do that box once more. Ready to breathe in, ready? In two, three, four. Fold, two, three, four, out, two, three, four, empty, two, three, four.

And just be. Allow the mistakes, the regrets of your past to fade, taking with you only the knowledge gained. Truly my friend. Love all that you are.

Forgive your past. Embrace today and plan for a beautiful tomorrow. Let's do that box one more time, ready to breathe in? In two, three, four.

Fold, two, three, four, out, two, three, four, empty, two, three, four.

Beautiful. Now imagine your day ahead, not as a series of obstacles, but as a calm sea. You are the anchor, no matter how the wind blows, you will remain steady. Truly.

And within this moment of mindful relaxation, visualize these wonderful words of permanent positive change, repeating them within your thoughts silently. I am equipped to handle whatever this day brings.

My peace is my priority and I choose it now.

I release the need to control the future and embrace the strength of the present.

I am calm. I am capable. I am resilient.

And with every out breath, truly allow yourself to let go of stress and tension, breathe into any pockets of worry and with every out breath, release them.

And deeper, deeper, deeper, still into a natural, trans-like state.

You are still, you are grounded and you are worthy.

And once more, in the beauty of your mind's eye, visualize and repeat. I am equipped to handle whatever this day brings.

My peace is my priority and I choose it now.

I release the need to control the future and embrace the strength of the present.

I am calm. I am capable. I am resilient. And within this moment, of mind, body connection, of an understanding and clarity, here are your three caring tips.

One, hydrate before you scream. Think of full glass of water before you check a single notification. Protect your dopamine levels. Two, the five minute sunlight room.

Get outside and stand by a window. Natural light resets your circadian rhythm and suppresses morning anxiety. Three, micro winds. Think your bed, it's the first completed task of the day proving to your brain that you are in charge.

Now just feel your breathing once more. In this moment of understanding, with every out breath, allow yourself to love all that you are. Time now to bring your focus back to the room around you. Swivel your fingers and toes, feel your life coming back online.

Now a deep in breath and as you exhale, stretch out the muscles in your arms and legs. And now open your eyes. Think you, this was part one of our resilience series, so join me tomorrow as we tackle the midday decision fatigue for deeper healing and a full anxiety breaker cause head over to calminganxiety.fm. Smile, be positive until your beautiful soul, my friend.

Be kind.