I'm going to share a few tips that I find helpful when it comes to waking up in the morning. I am a typical B-person, and getting out of a warm, snuggly bed can sometimes be really tough, especially now when the temperatures are falling and the sky is still dark when the alarm goes off. There are some things however that seem to work, and maybe it will work for others too.
Skip ...
...the snooze. The extra 15 minutes feel good, but when I actually have to crawl out of bed after using it I always feel much more tired than when I don't use it. So when the alarm clock goes off, the best thing to do is to get up right away. As I do this continually it gets easier every day.
Set ...
...the alarm. Setting it an hour before having to leave for work gives me time to wake up and is so much better than having to rush right out the door. Having plenty of time in the mornings is so nice, and I wouldn't be without it even if it means sacrificing an extra 30 minutes of sleep.
Splash ...
Then it's the old trick my grandmother would always tell me about, and although it's unpleasant it really does help. As soon as I get into the bathroom I take cold water and splash it in my face. This gets my blood going, and is really a wakeup call.
Start ...
...the day with a warm cup of coffee or tea. It not only gives me something to look forward to, it also boosts my energy and gets me out of the zombie state I usually am in when I wake up. Having a nice breakfast with my spouse gives me an extra push before starting the day so this is absolutely recommended!
Savor ...
...the heat by warming the clothes I'll wear before jumping into them is another thing that feels very good especially on cold mornings. A couple of minutes in the dryer and the clothes are ready. It feels nice and warm and makes me in a much better mood if I'm tired and suffering from a little morning grumpiness.
These things make it much easier for me to get a nice start on the day, and make me leave the house with a smile instead of rushing out the door the minute I get out of bed.
