It's 5am and you're already awake, heart racing, mind spinning through everything that could go wrong today. By 7am, you're exhausted from fighting the urge to call in sick. You've tried setting multiple alarms, preparing everything the night before, positive affirmations - but every morning feels like going into battle.

The worst part? Everyone else seems to just... get up. They don't understand that for you, mornings aren't just difficult - they're terrifying. The transition from sleep to facing the day feels impossible.

SOLUTION

Mornings can become manageable, even peaceful

Morning anxiety often peaks because cortisol (your stress hormone) naturally rises in the early hours. Add anticipation of the day ahead, and your body goes into full panic mode. I'll teach you specific techniques to interrupt this cycle and reclaim your mornings.

Here's what's actually happening when morning anxiety strikes:

Cortisol surge - Your stress hormone peaks between 6-8am naturally

Sleep inertia - The transition from sleep to wake triggers vulnerability

Cognitive overload - Your brain dumps all worries at once upon waking

Physical tension - Your body has been still, making anxiety feel trapped

Anticipatory dread - Your mind fast-forwards through worst-case scenarios

Understanding the science helps, but we need practical solutions that work when you're in the thick of morning panic.