25 Ways to Wake Up Early
Today’s Inspiration: Lifeoptimizer.org
“I know.. getting out of bed can be so hard. But there are ways to make it a lot easier for yourself. And yes.. it is possible to get out of bed easily in the morning. Getting into the habit of rising early gives you some time that you can really devote to yourself. Starting the day with some positive activity or just some time for yourself can shape the rest of your day i a very positive way. Just give it a try, in the beginning it will be hard to get into the habit to get up earlier but very, very soon it will be easier, I promise!”
~Sophie
25 Ways to Wake Up Early
If others can be out of bed really early and make great days ahead, so can you! It’s all a matter of changing routines, learning the benefits of being an early riser and practicing the new habit positively.
Here’s how:
- Gimme one good reason. Is it being a better worker? Is it to be healthier, less stressed parent? Or is it because you’ve proven that the late riser’s life is that of a loser? Just find one good reason why you should be up and moving about early, and always keep that in mind. Make it your mantra before you finally doze off.
- Forget the snooze. Hey, hey. The snooze button won’t get you anywhere near the new habit or waking up early. Forget it. Set the clock at 6 AM and that’s it. Once you extend another ten minutes of getting back to sleep, you’d want another ten. And another. And some more. So forget the snooze and always remind yourself of your “one good reason” to rise on time.
- Know the OR ELSE factors. Most early risers know very well the repercussions of staying longer in bed. But those who don’t tend to go back to sleep. So be aware of the dreadful “or else” scenarios and that will push you to really wake up early.
- Sleep well and enough. People who don’t get sufficient and quality sleep are always sluggish, if not nurturing that pathetic habit of waking up late. If you wish to shift from this, then you must commit to get good sleep all the time.
- Make your bedroom a partner. A great bed, better pillow textures and form, and comfortable sheets would surely help in changing your sleeping – and waking – patterns. Change your bed position so you’d face the rising sun. Have the lights automatically turn on at set times in the morning. Don’t have TV or the internet in your bedroom to avoid late night temptations.
- Open a window. Having great air during sleep is good for your health so make sure you have a window or two opened at night.
- Dress right at night. Wear comfortable night wear that wouldn’t keep you awake at night. Make sure what you put on is appropriate with the weather condition and your body’s temperature. This helps you achieve quality sleep versus feeling too cold, too warm or too edgy
- Sleep happy. Yes, there are so many things to think about. But even with serious concerns, find a way to put yourself in a positive light and avoid thinking bad right before you sleep. Think “Tomorrow’s gonna be better, I can make it work” instead of clouding your mind with “Ugh. Life’s so unfair! Why does it always have to be me!”
- Create a bedtime ritual. Think nice thoughts that soothe your mind and soul. Set aside the hectic schedule for tomorrow, and instead focus on the shopping spree or vacation once you’ve completed the task. Praying and meditation works for some; try it when you feel you’re ready.
- Avoid night traps. Apart from TV, internet, pessimism and unfavorable bedroom atmosphere, get off good books and interesting magazines before you sleep.
- Eat and drink well and properly before bedtime. Don’t just focus on practicing the “no food right before sleeping” habit. Always eat a good, light dinner and avoid alcoholic drinks and coffee. They affect your sleep and have adverse results on waking up on time.
- Toilet before sleep. Discharge before you head off to bed so your sleep won’t be disturbed by a bursting bladder.
- Consistent hours even on weekends. Stick to the sleep hours and waking up routine even on weekends and holidays. Once the pattern is broken, it’s difficult to get back on track.
- Turn on the light right away. As darkness helps people sleep, light would keep the body attuned to day. So once you’re awake, reach for the light right away.
- Have a better alarm. Instead of the soft rings that could be snoozed, find an alarm that is really loud and bordering on maddening. Then place it in the bathroom or at a far corner in the bedroom. Putting it off would push you to wakefulness.
- Stretch. Don’t jolt your heart by suddenly jogging or doing jumping jacks in place. Instead, do stretching in most parts of your body to allow the “daytime” body processes to start well.
- Jump and stretch some more. Push yourself some more to be fully awake by doing more rigid stretching, jump or jog in place before heading off to the next routine or to the bathroom or kitchen.
- Water right after. For some, a glass of water isn’t just a healthy start, it also wakens their internal body system. Or if you need it, have water on your face to splash off sleepiness!
- A gentle reminder. Still too sleepy? Put the days’ to do list somewhere like the ref or bathroom cabinet where you’d be reminded what lies ahead. This should keep you on track and make you appreciate your effort to rise early.
- A little extra comfort. Get extra clothes ready for waking up, like a thicker coat, pajama bottoms or socks for extra cold mornings. Others would use the evening’s storm or pending blizzard to stay in bed longer. Well, don’t! Instead, be prepared.
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Thank you for this fabulous post. I do feel better for waking up early an cracking on but sometimes, actually quite often I fail at this.
The basic information in this article has been well broadcast over the years, especially the need to get TV and internet/technology out of the sleeping room. However, when the author uses the word ‘loser’ to describes those who have trouble waking up early, a line has been crossed, and it clearly shows the ignorance and immaturity of the writer:
“People who don’t get sufficient and quality sleep are always sluggish, if not nurturing that pathetic habit of waking up late. If you wish to shift from this, then you must commit to get good sleep all the time”
Both children and adults with ADHD (including myself) have naturally disturbed sleep patterns due to an inherent overactive nueroexciticity. If this writer can cure that, then their energies should be focused in that direction.
I welcome recommendations on sleep, but recoil at the negative tone of this article. However, I get that you linked to it in hopes of helping people break habits that are disturbing their sleep and preventing early rising.
Hi! I agree that it is very important to get enough sleep at night, sleep is soo important! However, i think this article is more targeted towards people who want to get to bed earlier and het up earlier. Also people who should get up but end up snoozing for half the time and end up rushing their mornings because they were in bed too long. Of course it is a completely different situation for you and it is better to focus on having a natural undisturbed sleeping pattern. Good luck!
Awesome post
I’m always having trouble to get up in the morning. I will snooze the timer 10 minutes every morning. And always in trouble falling asleep. Well I will try those tips out.
Awesome :b
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Great advice, I’ll think about all that the next time I’m having a hard time getting up! I like the picture you used too, beautiful!
I’ve never had a huge problem waking up early….but this is great advice that i’ll show my sleepyhead boyfriend lol
Great tips. I do that sometimes when my alarm hits the clock. I tell myself that I’ll just sleep for another ten minutes then sometimes another ten and finally I wake up too lat and the sun is already smiling at me in bed. Thanks for the tips.
Loved the post! I am going to try and not use the snooze anymore. May be that’s why I never wake up early!
I enjoyed reading your post and your suggestions! Over the years, I find that having a dog or two around the house makes for an easier early rising. Also waking with thoughts about who and what I am thankful for, makes for anticipation instead of dread. I can’t wait to see what ideas are going to pop into my head. That gets my feet on the ground in a hurry … and that may be the the all-important private time you refer to! Thanks again for bringing up the subject.
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For getting to sleep I spray myself with Vivienne Westwood’s scent Boudoir. It’s so fabulous I want to stay in bed longer to enjoy … I need to pull myself together and follow your tips!
oooooo thank u!!!! haha
I have tried many of these tips. Unfortunately I have fibromyalgia and most nights I am up till 3 or 4 in the morning if I sleep at all because of pain. It is better than it was a few years ago but usually the only way I get any sleep is on the rare night when I decide to take 3 sleepers instead of 1 or drink 3 glasses of wine and take an extra non-narcotic pain reliever.
This has been going on for twelve years. Everyone from my doctors who refused to even treat the fibro until 4 years ago to my “friends and relatives” have advice. There are no pain clinics nearby that work with fibro patients. No biofeedback clinics etc.
Now I discover that many fibro patients even when they do sleep have alpha waves running through their delta patterns so they never acutally get any real sleep. Wondered why I feel like I don’t sleep even on the rare occasion when I get 8 or more hours.
I hate my life. I want to die but I am to tired to even do anything about that. I am even too tired to be depressed. It takes too much energy to be depressed.
I am going for some surgery, not bariatric, that may help with some exercise for weight which should, I hope, help with the pain.
Sorry to ramble. I just wish I had the money and energy to try to do some of the things you recommend on your site for good health. Instead I comfort myself with those few foods that, for most of my life, have given momentary pleasure and some relief.
I actually would go with green smoothies and add a few drops of cannabis oil which has been shown in several studies to alleviate the pain and help with sleep issues for fibro folk except I live in Iowa. I am also on federal programs that would be taken away if I was even charged with possession so that is out.
Im so sorry you feel this way.. It sounds like a very difficult situation. I wish I could help you. I am convinced that you definitely can feel happier even with fibromyalgia. Im sure that you are already taking steps to try to feel better but it takes lots of learning and trial and error to figure out what works for you and what doesn’t.. Please keep on trying, make small steps go day by day.. and it will be sooo worth it. Did you try any other alternative medicine? When you don’t get results from regular doctors you might want to try something different.
Personally, I think it will also be very good to try to heal some ‘emotional pain’. I experienced that pain disorders get lots better when people are willing to work on things like negative beliefs they have about themselves and others and old trauma. This can be very difficult but it definitely works.
Anyway.. feel free to ramble, no prob!
Good information here Sophie. I have been a health nut all my life and totally agree with your health philosophy. I have subscribed to your blog today and am looking forward to reading more health tips from you.
Yay, thanks! I’ll be seeing you around haha