#564: Morning Anxiety vs. Evening Anxiety

Podcast #564 MORNING ANXIETY VS. EVENING ANXIETYWhether you're an early riser grappling with dawn's anxieties or a night owl navigating the challenges of evening unease, this episode offers practical strategies to help you find peace and balance throughout your day. Tune in to gain a better understanding of your anxiety patterns and learn techniques to enhance your mental well-being. Anxiety can express itself, and be triggered, differently depending upon the time of day and upon your core thought patterns. This is an episode you don't want to miss if you want to decrease your overall anxiety in life … and when you decrease anxiety, you increase peace and confidence. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're coaching on:* The differences between morning anxiety and evening anxiety* 5 simple habits that reduce overall anxiety* Specific shifts you can make for morning anxiety vs. evening anxietyANNOUNCEMENT:Life is short.www.trishblackwell.com/100statementsREVIEW OF THE WEEK:MORNING ANXIETY VS. EVENING ANXIETYMORNING ANXIETYWhat are your behaviors?-Snooze-Over-caffeinationEVENING ANXIETYWhat are your behaviors?-Avoidance-BufferingTriggers:Morning Anxiety: Morning anxiety can sometimes be triggered by the anticipation of a stressful day ahead, worries about upcoming responsibilities, or a racing mind as you wake up and start thinking about your to-do list.Evening Anxiety: Evening anxiety may be triggered by worries about the events of the day, concerns about the future, or fears related to bedtime or sleep.Physical Symptoms:Morning Anxiety: Physical symptoms of morning anxiety can include increased heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle tension, and gastrointestinal discomfort.Evening Anxiety: Physical symptoms of evening anxiety may manifest similarly, but they can also include trouble falling asleep, restlessness, and nighttime awakenings.Coping Strategies:Morning Anxiety: Coping with morning anxiety may involve relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or light exercise to help reduce cortisol levels and calm the mind.Evening Anxiety: Coping with evening anxiety may focus on stress management throughout the day, setting aside time for relaxation and winding down before bedtime, and creating a calming bedtime routine.Causes:Morning Anxiety: Morning anxiety may be more common among individuals who have a higher baseline level of anxiety or those who have a demanding and stressful daily schedule.Evening Anxiety: Evening anxiety can result from unresolved worries, anticipation of events, or rumination on past events, which may become more pronounced as the day winds down.5 SIMPLE HABITS THAT REDUCE ANXIETY* Brushing your brain* Breathing with purpose* Bossing your brain* Being intentionally grateful* Be still MORNING ANXIETY REDUCTION ACTIONS-Intentional music-Ideal nighttime routine-The 2-Minute Journal-Breathing exercisesEVENING ANXIETY REDUCTION ACTIONS -Mood setting-Enjoyable and inviting non-screen evening wind down -Reduction of alcohol consumption-Live your own life (stop scrolling social media)-Breathing exercises-3-3-3 MethodOTHER EPISODES TO CHECK OUT:#563: First Thought: The Easiest Hack for Confidence#514: What to Do When You Wake up with Anxiety#560: Negativity and Sadness: How to Not Let them Overwhelm YouLISTENER OF THE EPISODEHey Trish, I just wanted to share as encouragement to you. A little back story, my husband is a firefight and right now he is gone for two weeks on a fire in another state with minimal cell service. My two kids and I started out the first week strong. I for the first time ever didn’t let myself go into a victim mindset or self pity. This is huge for me because it’s been my inner voice for as long as I can remember. That being said. Yesterday was hard. I woke up,