Tia Mowry shares her morning routine for anxiety

Tia Mowry shares her morning routine for anxiety

Tia Mowry has been open with fans lately about changes, including her divorce from Cory Hardrict, her husband of 14 years. Now she reveals how she manages to stay calm as she navigates "new chapters" in her life.

“With new chapters comes anxiety, uncertainty and fear,” the 44-year-old mother of two wrote in the caption of a video she recently posted to Instagram. “Having a routine helps me clear my head and hit the reset button.”

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The video shows clips of Mowry waking up in the morning, watching a confirmation message, showering, shaving, washing her face, getting dressed, making a cup of tea and relaxing in her garden while writing in her diary. The Sister, Sister alum ends the video by getting a kiss from her daughter Cairo and telling her "I love you."

"My morning routine isn't about being perfect, it's about finding rituals that remind me that pouring into my own cup will help me feel more grounded as I move through this new chapter of my life," Mowry continues in the caption. “When I can enjoy a slow start, I find it easier to practice daily gratitude, be more productive and focused, and be the better version of myself.” She concluded her message with the hashtag “#SelfCareIsntElfish.”

Mental health experts agree that routines can help with uncomfortable feelings like anxiety and fear. "Routines can give you a sense of control and well-being," says Tamar Gur, M.D., Ph.D., a women's health expert and reproductive psychiatrist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “A predictable pattern of behavior can be beneficial to your overall well-being,” she adds.

"Many things in our lives are out of our control, but some things that are predictable can help you regain some semblance of control," says Thea Gallagher, Psy.D., clinical assistant professor of psychology at NYU Langone Health and co-host of the Mind in View podcast.

The best routine for you ultimately depends on your personal needs, but it may also include trying things like meditation, exercise, showering, or even getting up early to enjoy a cup of coffee alone, says Dr. Gur.

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However, according to experts, having a routine in your life is a good thing overall. "It's a reminder that it's a new day and a new beginning. You don't have to take all the baggage from the day before with you," says Gallagher. “A routine brings you back to the now and helps you focus on what’s in front of you.”

If you're struggling with anxiety or going through an uncertain time, you might consider taking a page from Mowry's book and cementing a morning routine that makes you feel good.