Do you every wake up in the morning already in a bad mood?
Is the first thing you say to yourself, “ugh!”
Or maybe you had some bad dreams that created some negative energy.
Before coaching, I used to pay a lot of attention to this.
Why am I feeling this way? What’s wrong with me this morning? What’s going on here?
I thought it was a problem to fix.
But giving my “yucky morning brain” attention actually gave those negative emotions even more energy.
I now instead do three simple things before I even get out of bed when I wake up this way.
Step One – Bring Awareness to the Morning Brain
I notice I’m feeling bad and say, this is just a yucky morning brain, the less attention I pay to this the better.
The thoughts my brain was processing while I was sleeping created this bad feeling.
I’m not giving these thoughts or feelings any more energy.
Step Two – Compassion to the Morning Brain
I acknowledge that I’m feeling bad and give a little compassion to myself so I can process the feeling.
I say to myself, you are okay. I hear you brain and I’ve got you.
Sometimes when I’m feeling extra bad I’ll even place a hand on my heart and give myself a little comfort.
Step Three – Redirect the Morning Brain
Finally, I shift my brain to gratitude.
I think of something I am grateful for from the day before or something simple like having a cozy bed and central air during a Texas Summer.
If I cant think of anything I just say, “thank you, thank you, thank you”.
Shake off the Morning Brain
These little exercises take less than a minute and really help me to shake off those heavy feelings.
Some mornings are extra heavy and I need to keep myself in gratitude a little longer.
With each step to the bathroom and kitchen I just keep repeating to myself or even outloud, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Next time you wake up in a funk, give it a try. You will be surprised by what a difference it makes!
I Can Help
My name is Laura Hayek and I am a nurse coach who helps empower women to create habits for a healthier body, mind and spirit.
Check out my website, www.laurahayek.com, to scheduled a complimentary coaching session and discover how I can help you on your journey to holistic health!