How to Have More Energy in the Morning

Do you struggle to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you find yourself hitting the snooze button just one more time, only to get up at the last possible moment feeling groggy and longing for more sleep? These steps will help you greet the morning with a smile.

Instructions

1. Hit the sack earlier. Instead of viewing sleep as a luxury and staying up late to get more done, set a regular bedtime and stick to it. When you are getting enough sleep on a regular basis, you will have more energy all the time and be able to accomplish more without staying up late.

2. Turn off the snooze. Set your alarm for the time you absolutely have to get up. By setting your alarm for an earlier time and hitting the snooze button over and over you will actually wake up feeling more tired than if you sleep until you have to wake up. When you wake up and hit the snooze, your brain knows you will be waking again soon so you don't fall into a deep, restful sleep again.

3. Use a night light. If you wake up during the night and need a drink or to use the bathroom, turning on a bright light will wake you fully, making it hard to get back to sleep. By using a night light you can make your way to the restroom and your sleep will feel less interrupted.

4. Gulp down a big glass of water as soon as you wake up. Your body loses water while you sleep, and as little as a two percent drop in your body's water level can make you significantly more tired both physically and mentally.

5. Open the drapes and blinds. The sunshine will spur your biological clock into action, telling your brain that it is time to get going. Sit on the patio while you read the paper and drink your coffee and soak in some sun. Or better yet, take a brisk morning walk. As your heart gets pumping you will feel more awake and vivacious. You might even start to get up earlier!

Tips & Warnings

• Have something good to look forward to, like a new outfit or something yummy for breakfast will help you get out of bed easier.

Resources

• How to Exercise Early in the Morning