What do you do to develop a better mindset for tackling your routine first thing in the morning? I don’t like feeling forced, but if I don’t get up with a bit of a panic to go after it, then sometimes I just don’t do anything. How can I create a healthy mental relationship towards waking up depressed, but still able to move and get things done?

I have a really comfy set of morning clothes that I wear. Rather than staying in my pajamas (which just make me sleepy) or wearing an outfit that I’m not looking forward to (makes me anxious), I have invested in something that I’m excited to put on and makes me happy to get up and while I’m up I’ll do things.

Your environment should be to prepared for your action. For examble, your morning plan is do excercise, please prepare all such as water, your light breakfast, clothes … That is a way to help you

For me, it starts with my bedtime routine. I think it is super important to prepare yourself for the next morning the night before. I prioritize disconnecting from my devices, getting a good nights sleep, and writing down a plan for the morning. Creating new habits is definitely an uphill climb and will take time. If you are able to, I would suggest setting up a speaker to automatically play some music 5 minutes after your alarm is supposed to go off. I think music makes the mornings a little sweeter!