Get up Early: 4 Tips to Get Out of Bed Better!
Who likes to get up in the morning? If you’re not an early riser, we’ll give you four great tips on how to get up early, even if you’re not an early riser.
Get up early: 4 tips in a nutshell!
- Drink water immediately
- Turn on the light
- Set alarm clock far away
- Evening rituals to get a good night’s sleep
What good does that do me anyway?
This should not become one of those articles that equate getting up early with success! Even as a night owl you can be productive and happy.
But maybe you are one of those people who always get out of bed badly in the morning, and because of regular working hours, are not able to sleep longer? We want to help you so that you too can wake up quickly in the morning!
3 reasons to get up earlier!
- Less stress in the morning: Rushing to the bathroom, getting the train at the last minute and no time for breakfast? If this sounds familiar to you, then getting up earlier can definitely be worth it.
- It’s time for you: As an early riser, you have the opportunity to take care of your hobbies before work. How often have you wanted to read more? Or finally go to the gym regularly? The problem: After work we often feel tired and exhausted and only make it to the couch. In the morning, however, our willpower is still completely at our disposal.
- Work in peace: Early in the morning the world is still and you have far fewer distractions. This is a good time to work undisturbed on your projects, especially if you are self-employed. However, it can also be worthwhile to simply drive an hour earlier to your work.
4 tips to get out of bed better!
1. Drinking a lot
Just as a morning person you probably need a coffee to be halfway approachable. The first thing you should do when you get up is drink a large glass of water. You will immediately feel fresher and give your body energy against the nightly dehydration.
2. Alarm clock position
Put the alarm clock on the bedside table and quickly press the snooze button – such a morning ritual is your biggest enemy to start the day energetically! To avoid the temptation to lie down again immediately, you can set the alarm clock in the other corner of the room. This way you have to get up and your circulation starts to work.
Tip: To optimize your sleep, you can also set sleep phase alarm clocks. These examine the sleep phases and calculate a good time to wake up.
3. Avoid darkness
Nowadays, there are many light alarm clocks that will wake you up naturally. Darkness signals us that it is time to sleep. Brightness on the other hand gives us energy and fights fatigue. Alternatively, you can place your alarm clock near a light switch and always turn the light on first.
Even without a light alarm clock, you should always wake yourself up with a pleasant alarm tone. If the alarm clock rings and you hear news of wars and accidents, you won’t start the day euphorically.
4. Evening rituals before going to sleep
In order not to walk through the day tired, it is important to maintain an orderly sleep rhythm. Going to bed one day at 2 o’clock and the other at 10 o’clock will not work in the long run. Make a plan for when you want to get up in the morning and how many hours of sleep you need at least.
For example, always go to bed at 10 pm and get up at 6 am. After a few days at the latest, your body will adapt to the times.
Similar to a morning ritual, you can also establish fixed routines before you go to sleep.
- No more smartphone or computer in bed
- Read or meditate
- Thinking about the day and feeling gratitude
- Plan the next day (tasks/clothes to put out/food to prepare)
- Listen to relaxed music