I am at the point of having taking some meds for decades, having to make changes. However, what does help is a 3 to 5 item list for first thing in the morning: get up, take meds, eat something and get dressed. We call it the "Rise and Shine" list. A daily walk outside and other exercise really help the anxiety, too. Here's an article to ponder that I found: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/harnessing-principles-change/202201/how-our-safety-behaviors-feed-anxiety