Waking up in the morning can be a real chore. But it doesn’t have to be! You can go from dragging yourself out of bed to greeting each morning with a pep in your step with these tips.
Rearrange your sleep schedule
If you’re not the most active person in the morning, it might be because you go to bed too late. That will need to change if you want to wake up more lively. But this change doesn’t need to be immediate. Try adjusting your sleep schedule by a little bit every day so that in a few months, you can achieve your goal!
Adopt a nighttime routine
You need to be tired to fall asleep. If you’re used to sleeping at a certain time, trying to go to bed earlier might not do much. Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to convince your body that it needs to rest earlier than it used to. Calming activities are ideal, like meditation, deep breathing, reading, and journaling.
Use lighting to your advantage
Something else that can help you fall asleep earlier is lighting. Your body’s internal clock is influenced by light, with some tones helping you sleep while others make you wake up. Blue light is generally responsible for the latter, which is one reason why you should avoid using smartphones and other devices before bed. Sunset-colored light is what you want, so you’ll want to invest in red or amber bulbs.
Control your eating habits
Morning people tend to have different eating habits from those who stay up late. According to 2020 research, the latter often skip breakfast, drink more caffeine, and eat fewer vegetables than the former. That’s not particularly healthy and can actually make it harder to sleep. So, if you want to go from a night owl to an early bird, it’s worth making sure that you eat regular meals, cut down on caffeine, and enjoy foods that won’t keep you awake well into the night.