10 Tips To Wake Up Early

Waking up early is extremely beneficial. It can help you start your day with purpose, it gives you time to exercise before most people get up, and the rest of the world hasn't woken up to interrupt your work. But what if you just can't wake up early?

Most people struggle with waking up in the morning because they feel too tired. The body's circadian rhythm is to blame for this fatigue; it's a 24-hour cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep and when to be awake.

Circadian rhythm is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the brain, which is influenced by light through a process called photoreception. When daylight hits our eyes, the SCN tells the body when to wake up; without this signal from the sun, we would have trouble waking up in the morning. These following tips will help you wake up early.

#Tip One

Set your alarm for the same time every day, even on days that you don’t have to work. Try to go to bed at the same time every night (even on days off) as well, so that your body gets used to going to sleep at a certain time and you can train yourself to fall asleep faster.

#Tip Two

Before you go to bed, do something productive like read a book (must-read books) or write down your thoughts in a journal so that when you wake up, you’ll be prepared to start the day with a fresh mind and spirit.

#Tip Three

When you wake up, immediately perform a morning ritual that helps you feel energised and ready for the day ahead. For example, take a cold shower, do some stretches, or meditate for five minutes.

#Tip Four

Try waking up early for one week and then see how you feel. If you still can’t get used to it, adjust your waking time according to what works best for you.

#Tip Five

Limit your time in bed to just sleeping (no watching TV or reading). If you don’t fall asleep within 20 minutes of trying, get up and read something until it's time to sleep again.

#Tip Six

Create a morning schedule that you follow every day, so that you don’t have a chance to waste time in the morning.

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#Tip Seven

Try meditating or doing some breathing exercises before going to bed, so that when you wake up, you won’t be caught off guard by negative thoughts or stressors.

#Tip Eight

Set an alarm for 20 minutes before you need to wake up and use this time wisely; for example, meditate, read, or do some breathing exercises. If you find yourself waking up too early, try going to bed 15-30 minutes earlier than usual for a few days until your body gets used to the new schedule and you fall asleep at the right time.

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# Tip Nine

Don’t think of an early wakeup as a chore. Instead, look at it as an opportunity to get ahead with your day, so that you can spend more time doing things you enjoy in the evening or on weekends.

#Tip Ten

If you’re having trouble waking up in the morning, try changing your alarm sound to something more jarring (for example, an upbeat song or a loud noise), so that it wakes you up faster.