Establish a Daily Meditation Practice for Anxiety Management

Forgetting to practice in the morning rush, falling back into the 'forgot to do it' hurdle.

Strictly rely on the physical visual anchor (Step 2). If you miss the morning, give yourself grace and do 5 minutes before bed instead of skipping the day.

Feeling like you are 'doing it wrong' because your mind is racing with anxious thoughts during the 5 minutes.

Reframe the goal: The goal is not a clear mind; the goal is simply to return to the breath when you notice you've drifted. Every return is a 'rep' for your brain.

Getting bored or restless around Week 2 and deciding it's 'not working'.

Commit to the 5-minute minimum regardless of how you feel. Remember that boredom is just another sensation to observe, not a reason to stop.