I used to dread mornings

That sinking feeling upon waking

About all the things to be done that day

And the inevitable rush to get out of the house

Watching the clock go fast while scrambling to get ready

Grabbing a really fast and unsatisfying breakfast

Getting really frustrated during the busy commute

Arriving at work just on time but already exhausted

Then I started to take control of the mornings

The first step was planning ahead the night before

Laying out clothes to wear for the next day

Checking that important papers for tomorrow were in my bag

I made an effort to get up even earlier

Mornings started to go smoother

I had time to reflect and plan the day

Leaving home earlier made the commute less stressful

Next was adding more things into my mornings

A workout or a run before breakfast

Listening to a play on the radio while commuting

I still managed to get to work early

Taking control of my mornings

Sets me up to stay in control all day

Sure I still sometimes have anxious thoughts when waking

But by the time I have watched an early sunrise my outlook is always positive