Admittedly, getting up early is not for everyone, but sometimes it is essential to\u00a0success.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll let you in on a secret; I\u2019m naturally a night owl. Nonetheless, I write this article at 7am, because I\u2019ve managed to train myself to get up and be productive at an early hour, when I\u2019m naturally inclined to stay up working into the hours Edgar Allen Poe would consider delightful. <\/span><\/p>\n As a freelance writer and a traveler, I\u2019ve learned to adapt to several time zones and round-the-clock deadlines. Not even a magic potion (<\/span>ahem<\/span><\/i>, coffee) can teach you this habit, but it might just help a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n So, even if you think that the morning sucks and would much rather pull the covers over your head until noon, there are several ways that you can deceive yourself into getting up early. <\/span><\/p>\n Here are a few tricks that I\u2019ve learned over the years, aiding me in rising early even if I\u2019ve gone to bed late and really don\u2019t want to get up:<\/span><\/p>\n The things we eat have great effects on our overall health. If you\u2019re healthy, you’ll likely get quality sleep. And if you get proper sleep, you\u2019re more likely to go about your day with a lot more motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n While I\u2019m not here to tell you what a healthy diet consists of, I will tell you, that if you want to get up early you should limit your consumption of sugars at night. These can be found in desserts, soda, and alcohol. Sugars give you energy, and are prone to wake you up during the middle of the night, making you lethargic in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n Along with nutrition, exercise is also very crucial to our physical and mental health. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether you decide to run, bike, or swim, moving your body not only helps you keep fit, but it also keeps your blood flowing. Circulation within the brain helps to keep you sharp, and also for production of things like melatonin and acetylcholine \u2014 aiding in your ability to fall asleep and wake up \u2014 to function properly. If you want to get into the particulars, check out <\/span>this article by Dr. Michael Roizen<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Have you ever felt so exhausted that you couldn\u2019t fall asleep? Or had the most difficult day at work only to have pestering thoughts bouncing around your mind as you lay down to bed? Well, you\u2019re not the only one. Our days can be overwhelming, and sometimes it\u2019s difficult to process what is going on in our lives. <\/span><\/p>\n This spills not only into the act of falling asleep, but into our subconscious as we sleep. Either way, it\u2019s not conducive to getting up early when you awake feeling like a cast member of \u201cThe Walking Dead.\u201d If you have serious trouble sleeping, you should first consult a doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n However, a natural way to sooth these thoughts is to practice meditation. Like anything else, it takes a while to get the hang of it, but its benefits are manifold. By centering yourself and coming to peace with what\u2019s transpired in your daily life, you are much more likely to sleep well, and rise in the morning with a positive attitude, ready to tackle any challenges that may be thrown your way. If you don\u2019t know where to start, check out Buddhist monk Thich Nat Han\u2019s<\/span> five simple approaches to meditation<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember when you used to get a star for turning in your homework, or candy for good behavior? Well, we all something to look forward to, even in our adult years. I regularly use a reward system to motivate myself, whether it be buying a new book or a weekend in the woods if I\u2019ve achieved my weekly\/monthly goals. <\/span><\/p>\n Everyone has their own pleasures, and we all need to treat ourselves, whether this involves a donut, a concert at the end of the month, or a weekly massage. And so, if you\u2019re able to discipline yourself to get up early in the morning, you allow yourself that reward. If not, you go without. <\/span><\/p>\n A favorite instant-gratification reward I love is watching the sunrise. And hey, you can\u2019t see the sun rise at noon.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re trying all of the above and you still can\u2019t wake up early, maybe you need to rethink your alarm clock system. Some people are lucky enough to wake up with their internal clock, but not everyone has that gift. If you\u2019re relying on your cell phone as an alarm, you might want to invest in a proper alarm. Cell phones get lost under the covers, the batteries die, and their snooze buttons are lethal. <\/span><\/p>\n Purchase a proper alarm clock that lets you decide how you want to wake up \u2014 to music, obnoxious beeping, or a recorded message. Turn the volume way up and make sure to place it far out of reach. Once you\u2019re up and on your feet, it\u2019s a lot easier to say no to crawling back into bed. Moving around will also increase your circulation, and also your alertness. <\/span><\/p>\n A great alarm clock I\u2019ve used, that is also very affordable, is the <\/span>iLuv Time Shaker<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>It has a device you place under your pillow that vibrates when your alarm goes off, and it is super effective. If you have a Fitbit, it also has a similar vibration alarm. Using multi-sensory stimuli makes sleeping through the snooze button much more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n Why are you getting up early? To work on a passion project? Get in better physical shape? Pursue higher education? In the moment, it’s easy to stay “in the now” and hit the snooze button. But when you focus on long-term goals, it pulls the significance of your moment-by-moment choices into focus.<\/p>\nWhen you focus on long-term goals, it pulls the significance of your moment-by-moment choices into focus. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n Overall, there are many ways to get up early. Some may not be as pleasant as others, and some might not be quick fixes, but these tips will assist you in making the most out of your day. If they\u2019ve helped an anti-morning person like me, they\u2019ll surely do wonders for you!<\/span><\/p>\n Do you have any tricks you use to help yourself get up earlier? 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Stabilize with exercise<\/h2>\n
Meditate<\/h2>\n
Motivate and reward<\/h2>\n
Re-think your morning alarm<\/h2>\n
Get clear on your why<\/h2>\n
Pull the trigger<\/h2>\n