Submitted by FoxCharacter5108 t3_1176ycq in LifeProTips
so basically i need to wake up super early everyday due to a certain reason but whenever i do i feel really low and it leads to a pretty bad start to the day. i guess it’s because i want to sleep in and hate waking up early but i have to. how do i feel happier in the morning?
Some people consider themselves "morning" people because they naturally wake up in a good mood, some people just can't get in a good mood in the morning. Having said that, it's all in your attitude, it depends how you confront that situation, but you can help it by: Playing some cool upbeat music (i.e.: James Brown - I feel good), get enough sleep, have enough time to prep so you're not in a hurry (stressor), warm shower, coffee, etc.
Find something you can do each night that will give you something to look forward to in the morning. Some of these may sound lame, but here are some examples: clean a room, work on a project like a craft. Set a timer on your coffee maker so it's ready when you wake up. Also, set your alarm to play a funny song or something. Hope this helps.
Glass of cold water; Meditate 10 min; Cardio 10 min; Cold shower; Cocain;
Go to bed earlier (Aim for 8 hours).
Have something in the morning you look forward to - watching an episode of a series you really like, or play 20 minutes of some game you like, or whatever.
That is my best advice.
I’m in the same boat. Everybody else in my household is still asleep, but I need to get up early for work and it can be a downer. Meditating in the morning and listening to upbeat music has helped me out.
go to bed earlier.
If relying on fan or air con to keep cool, schedule it to turn off earlier before your wake up time: letting the body warm up in preparation for waking.
Sleep early, nothing deserves staying late for.
Wake up and get directly out of the bed before checking your phone
that last one especially
Going to bed earlier so you can naturally wake up early is the only way iv ever felt great in the morning.
i started taking ginger shots along with working out in the AM. i also listen to a news podcast (NPR) so hearing people talk minus all the extra like some podcasts and radios too is somewhat peaceful.
starting reaaallly looking forward to a cup of coffee
I started making sure I got 20 minutes of sunlight directly on my face right when I get up. It takes a couple days, but after a few days of waking up and sitting in my living room in a ray of sunshine, I started getting up earlier and happier.
Your Jedi... the pain of waking up only gets worse, then one day you realize, it's the best you'll feel all day which is both good and bad. Rest, sleep, exercise, and bust your but or cherry every so often for that idgaf sleep.
One thing that seems to work is to change your alarm to a really upbeat song that you like and has something to do with waking up. Mr Blue Sky for instance.
I can understand why waking up early might make you feel low. Maybe you can try doing something you enjoy in the morning to start your day off on a positive note, like listening to music or going for a walk. You could also try to adjust your sleeping schedule so that you get enough rest and wake up feeling more refreshed.
I used to work a ridiculous schedule where sometimes it would be overnights or sometimes it would be 5am clock in. It began taking a serious toll on my mental health. My solution? (Well, before I ultimately left the job) Play awesome music! Music that gets ya going. Music to help bring your mood up. :) I would also make sure to always do a morning shower because it helps to wake me up.
I have to wake up early as well, and I always make sure I prep everything the evening before, so that I'm not rushing around and it's generally low-stress just getting up and out the door. I also have a glass of water first thing.
Get a sunlight alarm clock. Will wake you up naturally. Bought one from Phillips which mimics a 30min sunrise. Apart from a handful of mornings, I have always woken up more energetic and before the set alarm time
it’s too pricey for me :( i’ve looked into it before as well, i wish i had one
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Luckily I have a cat who meows every morning for food and cuddles with me in the morning for it.🤗
Cup of coffee, looking out the kitchen window at the sun rising over the mountains, NPR letting me know there’s already stuff going on in the world. My answer is like so many others!
You will hate that song within a year I promise.
Pick a song you don't particularly care about that starts slow and gets louder so it's not a super abrupt awakening. Leave the blinds open a littke so the sun can get in and wake you more naturally, and if you're getting up before sunrise I recommend a sunlight alarm clock.
better sleep health might make you feel better when you wake, but other than that I would recommend finding a way to set aside some time in the morning where you can just vibe and set your own mood for the day. exercise is also a very good start to a day, usually leaving you energized.
“Sleep early”
Yeah, maybe I should.
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I do a slow wake up. Sit in the couch with a Cup of tea and curse the world watching tv For half an hour
Wow thanks! I’ve always used cocaine to stay up later but I had no idea that it would help wake you up in the morning as well. That’s for the tip! Will try!
This doesn’t exactly answer your question, but if you have a hard time waking up, set your phone to the brighest setting, and look at it for a minute or two when you first open your eyes
You had me in the first half!
Cold shower was a game changer for me. Wakes you right up
Mindset follows action is what I tell myself, I’m extremely hard to get up in the morning but once I get up I feel fine, so I just remind myself that how I’m feeling will change once I take action
Create morning rituals
Make coffee
Play a level in a video game
Adult Coloring book
Write a postcard and send through mail
Create an e-card for a friend
Listen to music
Take a walk
Wash any left over dishes
I had to work a job that started at 3:30 am every morning and the things that helped me were:
I set my alarm to play a favorite song (it linked to my Spotify) instead of dread inspiring beep style alarms
I kept headphones right next to the bed and put them on with a good morning playlist or a chatty YouTube video before I even rolled out of bed - a cold, dark and silent bedroom is very unmotivating to get up to.
I had an "early morning only" reward on those days, it gave me something to look forward to. Example- I was losing weight and watching my sugar, but would treat myself to a sweeter coffee with flavor and half&half on early mornings. On other days of the week I always tried to be better and use skim milk and an alternative sweetener.
Hope this helps!
Black coffee. Beware before that.
This is the right answer except I got a smart light bulb that does the same thing. But much cheaper.
Go to bed really early. If you have enough sleep you should be okay.
I have to be up at 5-5:30am every weekday and my go-to things that really help me are
-I’m in bed no later than 8:30 or 9pm generally
-I give myself 15 minutes to get out of bed, brush my teeth, and get dressed with the clothes I set up the night before. Lunch is premade the night before as well and everything I need for the day is by the door so I can just grab and go. This allows me to not even give my brain time to dwell on the fact that the sun isn’t up yet while I’m out on the road to head to a factory for the next 8-12 hours
-As soon as my alarm goes off, I immediately get out of bed and go to the bathroom. Walking around a little will help you wake up and studies have shown that it is much easier to start the day right when your alarm goes off as opposed to hitting the snooze button 6 times before begrudgingly getting up
I will also say that it helps me that I have great friends at work and I almost actually look forward to going in. My job is pretty easy most days so it’s almost like getting paid to talk and commiserate, so if you have people you like at this place you’re forced to be at so early, maybe look at it like that?
*Apologies for any formatting issues; I’m on mobile
This but 15 minutes of cardio and weed instead of cocaine. If I'm buzzing before the bees are, all will be well.
Take a walk, seriously. I take a coffee and then go walk my dog for 30 mins and always come back zen and ready to engage the day.
Attitude = Altitude
You’ve stated you hate waking up early. Instead be grateful that you get to wake up early. Life is a series of get to’s not have to’s. When you have to do something you surrender control, when you get to do something you take control over your actions
The SAD lights (seasonal depression) lights can help, there are like $20 ish ones on Amazon, quick caffeine next to the bed (like an energy shot or something) if it's really bad, and build in 20-30 minutes to just come to grip with waking up while that little light is burning my corneas. It's still a punch to the nuts but with some padding.
Sure, but you don't have to keep the same song forever ;)
First, get out of bed immediately, even if you have to force yourself for the first few weeks. Lingering or hitting snooze make the rest of the morning worse.
Second, find a routine that becomes so rote you don’t have to think about it. Maybe it’s pop in the shower, maybe it’s put on a kettle, maybe it’s taking a poo and doing the Wordle. Whatever it is, do it daily, immediately after waking. If you can pepper in weekly moments too (Monday you take out the trash, Tuesday you water the plants or whatever) those can help you place yourself in the day as you’re getting into it.
After a few weeks, you won’t notice the drag of getting up and maybe even start to cherish the tiny repetitive moments in the quiet morning.
Turn on some great tunes🥰
I keep an energy shot at my bedside and when my alarm goes off I take the shot and go back to sleep, only to awaken 15 or 20 minutes later feeling ready to start the day. Have been doing it that way for 20 years and I’m now officially a “morning person”.
what’s in the energy shot?
In college, my roommate said ‘a good cereal is a reason to get up in the morning’.
We both laughed at that, but it actually does have some merit, lol.
This will sound very dumb, but if I wanna feel happy, I put on my earbuds when I wake up, put on some happy music and I pretend I'm the protagonist of a movie and this is the montage scene that starts my movie.
Another thing is to treat yourself in the morning. When I used to still live with my parents, they weren't big fans of a nutritious breakfast, but I was. So I would wake up early to make myself a very nice breakfast just for me, the way I like it and watch a show or something.
Sleep 8 hours is essential too, it might not make you happier, but I will definitely help you to avoid feeling like crap.
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Today’s forecast calls for blue skies!
It sounds weird. But practice it. Practice feeling excited and happy. The night before, set your alarm to go off in a few minutes. And then do your morning routine once it goes off. And try to be as upbeat and excited about it. It can help to focus on a memory or a time when you were really happy.
Hey OP I was in your shoes just a couple weeks ago. I ordered one of those sunrise clocks ($35 knockoff.) Used it a week straight but it never actually woke me up.
The next week, I ordered a cheap vibrating wrist alarm. I love it. Been using it since.
It wakes me up enough to actually commit to getting up. So now I only have my wrist alarm, and a back up alarm I haven't needed yet.
Get a full night of sleep. Sticking to a rigid sleep schedule will help a lot with that. Even on days off, don’t stay up late and sleep in. If you want extra sleep, go to bed earlier. Don’t sleep in later.
But also, faking it works with the happier and upbeat part. I remember in high school, most days I’d be tired when I was going in and not ready for the day. I would look at myself in the mirror, fake a smile, and say “todays going to be a great day!” I would actually feel a lot better afterwards and go on to have a pretty great day.
Workout the day before.. u might feel a alight sore but the stretch is just amazing and u'll feeluch more energetic even when u are technically tired. Also texts from loved ones can be helpful ofc.
No dinner. Your growling stomach is the best alarm clock and you'll feel light as a feather!
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Yes go to sleep early but also count your sleep cycles and aim for an 8-10 hour window whenever your sleep cycle ends. For example, sleep cycles are between 90-110 minutes, so an 8 hour and 20 minute sleep time equates to 500 minutes of sleep, which is approximately 5 whole sleep cycles, meaning you will wake up at the end of your fifth cycle feeling refreshed and energized. Top that with a class of cold water, a complete breakfast, and a shower, and you’ll feel ready to go.
anytime I've gone to bed before midnight I have woken up around 1-3 in the morning
With the light you still need a normal alarm. The light just makes it easier to get up and feel better about it.
Same, than I'm awake until 8 in the morning. It's obnoxious.
Make sure you go to bed early, swallow some melatonin pills if you have to, and shoot anyone who wakes you up prematurely for no good reason.
The has happened to me often. I found that its a sign of low blood sugar.
I listen to audio books in the am and it helps.
what kind of audio books?
so should I eat things with a bunch of sugar? also does it mean I have diabetes?
I watch the same local morning news program every day and get real friendly with the morning news crew. They end up being like my little morning friends and I start noticing new haircuts, weight gain/loss, etc. ‘Sup Lynn, Belen, and crew!
Wake up super early much later in the day. Does the trick for me every time
what do you mean?
I did this once, really made me hate that song
I started drinking black tea with a tiny bit of caffeine right before bed and omg it saved me. Give it a try.
I’m one of those annoying morning people up at 5 am with a “wake up sunshine!!” This is my trick I love my morning coffee/tea or a morning treat I’m very food motivated just like my fat cat!
Have something to look forward to when you wake up in the morning whatever it is that makes you happy and also going the fuck to sleep at a decent time really helps !
Natural light alarm clock. It’s the only way.
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I guess it depends. With the lamp I have, have not had need for a normal alarm for over a year
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Try not to snooze your alarm, get up on the first one. The more alarms I make snooze the worse I feel.
Go to bed earlier, ideally at the same time each night. Try not to view artificial light 1 hour before sleep (or past 10pm), even overhead lights can mess with your circadian rhythm. Wake up the same time try and get natural sunlight as soon as possible (actually go outside, maybe drink some water while outside). I would recommend watching some videos of Dr Andrew Huberman surrounding sleep and mood.
andrew huberman said this first but i cant agree more with getting morning sun as soon as u get up.
i personally do little chores like fixing my bed, dont have coffee right away. a glass of water is better. no breakfast.
i also have fassbender's "i love you all" as alarm clock music.
cant explain it but it works for me.
Download a circadian rhythm app/ sleep cycle app, you go through phases of sleep about every hour and a half going from rem sleep to deep sleep. Waking up during deep sleep is incredibly jarring, it is when your body is furthest from awake and you will be guaranteed to feel groggy waking up during peak rem sleep is relatively painless because as far as your brain is concerned your not far from conscious. Theses apps should ensure that you are being woken up at the right time to feel energetic even if it could be a half an hour before you need to get up. They will also usually have a gradual alarm that gets louder the longer you leave it so it is only as loud as needed to wake you and isn't waking the whole house
a small bottle of concentrated energy drink poison ☠️
Sun box. It's a big boxy lamp with very bright lights that you sit in front of for 10-15 minutes in the morning to treat seasonal depression. Unfortunately the price range is about the same as the sunrise clocks, i think, but you can check.
Morning light (and food) were key inputs to the biological clock last i checked, so the ideas of the sunrise alarm clock or sun box both tackle the darkness you're probably dealing with. If you can't afford them you may be able to do something with the concept of getting bright morning light. I know some people take a normal really bright lamp and put it on a timer as a poor man's sunrise clock. Of course when/if the sun is up you can go outside and get the real deal.
It happens a few times at first, and it sucks, I used to sleep at 10pm and wake up alerted and well rested at around 2 am.
It works with consistency.
Now I sleep at 10-11pm and wake up around 6-7 am
hey! can i ask why no breakfast right away?
If i try to meditate for 10 min i will fall asleep again
Not even year in the army made me able to get sleep before 3-4am lol. Then i said fuck it and sleep after work and stay up a night, my energy levels are shit ton different now, and i dont need alarm anymore, im naturally up after 7 hours.
fasting. i only eat once a day.
I get out of bed immediately when the alarm goes off. Do not press snooze! Stumble to kitchen and start my coffee. Then bathroom wash face. Turn on as many lights as you can.
Here is a good article that explains it. It doesn’t mention diabetes, but I can’t say for sure if it should be ruled out. https://balancewomenshealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Do-You-Bolt-Awake-at-3-AM.pdf
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I found that removing notification previews from phone home screen made my morning personality happier.
If the first thing you see when turning the alarm off is some overnight emails or chat messages, it jump starts your anxiety and (understandable) hatred. Check those after you got a coffee, so that it doesn’t hurt as much.
I wake up at 2am (a few years now on this shift at work). This means I have to be in bed and asleep by 6pm if I want 8 hours. Never happens. I have a 4 year old at home. My wife does her best to make life easier on me, trying to take him out and stuff for a bit around my bed time.
Still havent really slept a full night in at least two years.
Then I switch to a day schedule for the weekend so I can spend time with my family, then back to nights for sunday night/monday morning.
It is brutal and I have no solution. I am a mindless half sleeping zombie who is always sick and extremely irritable and depressed.
I too want a solution.
i empathise with you. i pray you get a solution to this soon
Same. I’ve tried all of the tricks, but my body needs a solid 8 hours for me to feel halfway decent in the morning. The only way to get it is to get in a routine of going to bed earlier each night. To do so, I had to tolerate about a week of forcing myself up early feeling like crap all day so that I’d be tired and ready for bed earlier.
That’s all it did for me too lol. Quick way to hate your favorite song
This. I’d even recommend scheduling the heat to turn on. It’s much easier to get up when the house is warm and staying under the covers starts to get hot.
My alarm is am instrumental version of a song I really like. I found that if the song has a gradual intro it's not annoying.
I have a cold glass of water and when it’s not winter I go for a short walk.
Getting good amount of sleep is the main key to wake up in good mood. Your room can have least number of electronic devices to interfere with your rest. More over if you shut down the devices while you are asleep can be better. Black out the room by turning off the night lights. Keeping just the alarm clock by bed instead of the phone near your head works wonders. Upon waking up, pray(feed positive 2-3 thoughts to the mind) and then make your bed. Drink a glass of lukewarm water next. Perform deep breathing for two minutes. Do some stretching and then light excercise for ten minutes. Small accomplishments gives positive reinforcements required to build a routine. Sleeping and waking up at a particular time everyday cultivates discipline. After sometime you won't need the alarm clocks/phone to wake up. Your circadian cycle will do the work for you if you follow a routine.
Set 2 alarms. One 90 mins before your real one. Go back to sleep and you'll wake up at the end of a sleep cycle, hopefully feeling less groggy.
interesting. have you tried this out yourself?
1 glass of water before bed, 1 glass of water right as you wake up, brush teeth, wash face, enough sleep!
lol I know this was meant to be funny, but this actually made the biggest difference for me with feeling great when I wake up. If I ate a late meal I would always feel groggy the next morning. Now I shoot for finishing eating 3-4 hours before I go to bed, and I wake up feeling much much better.
I am a night owl at heart I’m typically up late sometimes about 11 and I wake up at 3am every day to be at work at 5. I’m not 2 hours from my job but I shower every morning and leave about 3:45 and go by the gas station get a drink and a small breakfast and I’m at work by 4:20, I do this cause I’m not one of those people that can get to work in just enough time to clock in and start working cause then I feel like my whole days rushed. I do it so I have a good 30-35 mins before I go clock in and get ready for the start up meeting I guess that’s kinda my meditation time but it gives me a chance to wake up a bit. Now I’m not up this late every night and sometimes after being up a few nights that late and getting up early my body gets tired so sometimes I’m asleep by 7 or 8. But once my body catches up on sleep I’m usually back to staying up til 10 or 11 again lol. I used to always be up late and get 3-4 hours of sleep and still make it to work but I was a heavy drinker at that time so I never slept. But now that I’ve quit drinking it’s been a lot easier on my body to sleep better and not feel so negative with myself when I wake up. I also have a good job that I’m not necessarily happy to be going to work but the jobs low stress and low BS it’s worth going to work so I’m happy where I’m at. But just having the extra “chill” time to myself before my day gets started tends to put me in good spirits.
Edit: I also do things that are relaxing before bed as well that keep me happy, going fishing is something I love to do so even some days after work (weather permitting) I’ll go fish for a few hours. If you have a pet say a cat or dog, pet them for a while and show affection to them, it’s been proven petting a cat for some time will lower your stress as well as your heart rate and blood pressure and when you have a cat like mine that begs for pets it’s almost impossible not to lol.
thanks for sharing! i’m really proud of you that you were able to quit drinking ❤️
Was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. There’s only been 2 occasions where I did drink within the last year and I limited myself but other than that, I’ve been without drinking for almost a year. It was taking ahold of my life, I got to a point I was so good at hiding it I could get away with it. But I started doing it so much and everyday eventually my body just had a smell to it and my gf could tell it was when I was drinking and it started coming between us and after one night of to many I broke down and decided to stop, I poured out what I had and didn’t buy anymore. The urge is always there, I still think about it and still think about getting a beer or two but I have enough self control over it now I typically tell myself no or get a water instead. It’s been hard but well worth it. Since I’ve quit I’ve literally lost like 30lbs lol I used to weigh 185 and now I hover between 155-158. It’s been amazing the money I’ve saved and the health benefits.
that’s commendable. i’m truly happy for you!
Drink warm black coffee or latte. While you're making your caffeine, you're gonna feel awake. And staying warm feels like you are still in the bed. And if making caffeine were your morning routine, you would be happier when waking up early.
Music helps me. Create a playlist that starts slow and gradually gets more upbeat. If you have a commute, this is a great time to listen/meditate. Podcasts or audiobooks are another good alternative if that’s your thing.
But honestly the best thing is getting enough sleep. Prepare everything for the morning the night before, laying out your clothes, lunch, and other essentials. This streamlines the morning process so you can set your alarm a bit later.
Try yoga. Kind of hard to fall asleep in downward facing dog pose
Can I cut out the cardio for an extra ration of cocaine?
Exercise, shower, weed then coffee.
I think this is a matter of chronotype. If you aren't a morning person, you are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to enjoying morning.
Healthy food, no alcohol, reduce sugar in the evening, some spinal friendly movements in the morning, no caffeine, drink lots of water, no milk, don’t shower every day, reduce TV / screen time including mobile, no stupid social networking, go by bike.
Just start smiling, it tricks the body. Watch a funny video. If it’s sunny, 100000% open the curtains or step outside while drinking coffee.
i used to be a morning person. had no issue waking up at 6 for no reason. i’ve been really depressed since three years and now i only want to sleep, nothing else. and yes i’m in therapy
why no milk? also i live in a tropical/subtropical country, can’t not shower daily 😬
Bed early, no booze or other drugs. Wake up, straight out of bed, water on face and neck. Drink a glass of water. 10 mins of cardio to loud rawk music (or whatever gets you pumped). Shower, sh**, shave (if required) then a decent breakfast and a coffee or tea. Tell yourself positive, constructive stuff about the day - make plans, get yourself mentally organised for the day. Tell yourself, out loud, that you are going to hit the day hard and try to drag every ounce of enjoyment out of it, or at least every ounce of learning if enjoyment is too distant a boundary. Maybe even listen to some comedy podcasts while eating breakfast - if you get your face grinning and you hear yourself chuckling, it can put a nice psychological spin on the day. If you can't muster happy thoughts, at least aim for determinedly constructive and positive thoughts. And then go for it....
lol people are saying do cardio and medicate , bs answers no one has time for that . Just pound the coffee and accept the situation no easy way out
Just started yesterday. Before that I was trying to sleep in 90 min increments. Ie. 6hrs or 7 1/2 hrs. But this 2 alarm way seems easier.
Very strong coffee, no sugar, no milk, light breakfast, 500ml of protein, heavy metal music. That's the only option that works for me.
Water, gym usually make me happy
Milk is made for pubs. Not for adults. It contains lactose, fats etc. which adults do not need. Generally Western diet isn't a smart choice if you have to get up early.
Daily showering isn't healthy for the skin. Several times per week can be enough:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/showering-daily-is-it-necessary-2019062617193
Assuming weather and timing permit, go outdoors and watch the sun rise. Listen to and watch the birds, be in nature. Enjoy that first cup of coffee (or whatever morning ritual you follow) outside. I find it rejuvenating. Simply put, do something that rewards you personally.
I found it hard for the first couple months, then it just kinda got better. I never really made any conscious changes, I guess I just adapted.
The key to being able to wake up early is unfortunately the worst advice ever but it totally works. You need to wake up at the same time every day. Like EVERY day. Not mon through fri, I mean 7 days a week no exceptions. It SUCKS in the beginning but it's the key to getting better sleep. It's the key to waking up early, especially if your body is really resisting it, which it sounds like yours is. Start a morning routine. Include something you enjoy, cup of hot chocolate? Listening to a podcast you love? Include 10 extra minutes to read a book/do some yoga/ anything you enjoy? Routine, routine routine is the key to better sleep and better moods. Unfortunately. I hate that it's true but it is!
look up "first and second sleep" on google. You might have biphasic sleep rhythm. This article changed my outlook on sleep and made me realize that I'm not broken. I'm just this: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16964783
Just do the cocaine first and the cardio will take care of itself.
That's what I'm talking about?!
I use the Eternal Energy brand and love it. Caffeine, Niacin, B6, B12, Gaurana, and other stimulants, but they use just the right blend and it works great every time.
I get up early, I am not a morning person. I don’t try and be super happy about it I shoot for neutral. I don’t have to love it but I don’t want to let it wreck everyday, it just is what it is. I make sure everything I need for the morning is done the night before, clothes laid out, coffee ready to go, coffee cup washed and sitting by the coffee machine, anything I have to take with me sitting with my purse/keys. The less I have to think about, remember to do, actually do in the mornings the better. The less I have to do the longer I can sleep and that makes it a bit easier. I don’t really even listen to anything on the drive to work I just like the little bit of quiet before my day starts. Ultimately make your mornings as easy as you can.
Best to talk to a doctor. If you have diabetes your blood sugar could be dropping on its own, but it can also be caused by other things, such as consuming too much sugar in your regular diet.
Eating too much sugar can spike your triglyceride levels, this screws with your pancreas, which screws with your body's ability to process sugar, which can lead to diabetes and/or pancreatitis.
There are easy to recognize foods that are high in sugar that aren't difficult to cut out, like desserts or soda, but there are also a lot of kinds of foods that are high in sugar that aren't immediately obvious, such as bread and alcohol. Sugar from fruit is no different, some people get it in their head that it's better because fruit is supposed to be healthy, but it's not.
Vitamins, especially B and D; shower; good lighting; music to get you going
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As frequently as possible you should try to get at least 5-10 minutes of sunlight into your eyes. Please do not directly stare at the sun. By getting sunlight in your eyes it helps set your circadian rhythm. On the opposite end, try to avoid super bright overhead lights at night. I also find even 5-10 minutes of exercise in the morning makes me feel way better. FWIW I am someone who also needs to wake up very early for work.
Having breakfast before I have to deal with people helps. I eat before I leave the house so it has taken effect by the time I get to work.
It should go without saying that going to bed at a reasonable time to be sufficiently rested is important too.
plabn your sleep cycles. someone said we sleep like 90 minutes per cycle. try getting up between cycles.
Go to bed early, no screen time for an hour before bed, no food for 3 hours before bed. I preload the coffee so I just need to wake and brew. 15 minute of drinking coffee and quiet reflection, then some exercise. This is what works for me.
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Don't hit the snooze button. That makes you even more tired because you are entering deep sleep again.
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I used to use a sleep cycle calculator and found that it actually helped! You say when you need to wake up and it recommends what time you should go to bed so you get full sleep cycles.
I used to use sleepyti.me. Looks like it’s changed names but still has the same function: https://sleepopolis.com/calculators/sleep/
Embrace the suck. Wake up with a (fake) "Let's Fuckin Go" attitude. Fake it till you make it. Pretend you are fuckin stoked about getting up early. Gonna go fuck the day or something.
This is the military way. Get motivated, even if you have to fake it.
Stretch, get sunlight, have a juice or coffee or breakfast that you’re looking forward to :)
I was going to suggest this, except with music and/or podcasts! Then you can still do whatever you need to do first thing in the morning at the same time. As a non-morning person who is forced into an early schedule for work, it's the only thing that makes me not hate every second of my morning
Little bit of the devils lettuce and an espresso will perk you up!
Learn about sleep cycles and try to go to bed at a time that will have you at the end/middle of one rather than the middle when you wake up. I used a website like this: https://sleepopolis.com/calculators/sleep/ before getting a smart watch, which helped me understand my own sleep cycles better.
I still had an alarm go off with the light once it reached full brightness. I just turned them both off as soon as I "woke up" and went back to sleep until my backup alarm.
The vibrating watch actually wakes me up when it goes off, and I get up shortly after.
The only way to feel consistently good about waking up early is to adjust your sleep habits. That means going to bed early and waking up early consistently- even on the days you don’t have to. Don’t allow yourself to “sleep in” more than an hour later than usual on days you don’t need to be up early or you’ll end up not being able to get to sleep on time and you’ll be right back where you started.
For me, take a shower, have a coffee/tea with a nice breakfast. Usually I'd make it myself.
There's a book my wife used called The 5AM Club. It's about conditioning yourself to wake up at X AM. She's now up at 5AM everyday with no issue.
Caffeine and hate
Fake it.
Wake up, force a smile, force a cheery thought, pretend you're excited about the day. Then tell yourself how genuinely good it was the you were positive.
Repeat.
Slowly it'll become the norm.
There are smart bulbs with dimmer and timer functions you can set for the same sunrise effect.
I have a cup of coffee and read a chapter of book. Good medicine man...
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Just get out of bed immediately, ten mins of morning stuff is better than an extra ten mins rubbish sleep. On top of this you’ll have already overcome some initial hurdle by powering up.
Also have some kind of treat in the morning, maybe after a shower there’s a black coffee you like or something. Get your stuff ready the night before too. Be kind to future you instead of leaving them to do everything!
Aim to go to bed early so you get the rest. I’ve started listening to huberman NSDR (non sleep deep rest) which actually makes me KO. When you wake up - don’t lie in bed just get up. It sucks trust me. Have a shower and end it on cold. It’ll suck for 30 seconds but BOY O BOY does it fucking feel good after
If you have time -. Meditate but otherwise the above helps for me
You need a wake up song. Not a wake up alarm song. But maybe a song a you listen to when you eat breakfast.
I found cutting out carbs for a bit solved this for me.
Your body has the ability to produce its own sugar from protein to stabilise your blood sugar levels. If you feed it a tonne of carbs it gets lazy, but then you have wonky blood sugar levels when you sleep and in the morning. Your energy also only lasts a short time around meals.
So cutting out carbs completely for a bit, at least for breakfast, helped me to stabilise my blood sugar levels because my body began to make its own again
I've got a list of morning music. I really find it helps set the mood.
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Yes it was a joke but also it is a form of intermittent fasting. I stopped having nightmares when I cut out dinner.
Yep I’m a “faster” too. It’s wild what a difference meal timing can make.
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