Iâm an early bird: I like to wake up around 6 am, get ready, just taking my time and then start working. Even when I donât have school, If I wake up after 8 am I feel like Iâve already wasted half of my day.
I think waking up early is the key to a productive life so these are just a few tips to follow if you want to become a morning (and more productive) personđ¸
donât dine late đ You should always wait 2-3 hours after your last meal before going to sleep. I used to eat and then go to bed in 30mins-1hour⌠just changing this habit improved my sleep a lot!!
plan + prep đ Before bed I always prepare my school/work stuff, food, clothes etc to avoid rushing in the morning. I also like to have a general idea of what Iâll do the next day. (Check the weather report as well!)
get more BETTER sleep đ Following the sleep cycle theory is the best way to get a good nightâs sleep! If you wake up at the end of a cycle, youâll feel well-rested. On the other hand, if you âinterruptâ a cycle youâll feel tired no matter how many hours youâve slept. Each cycle lasts about 90 mins and, on average, we need ~15 mins to fall asleep. There are tons of apps for this, too. I personally stick to sleepyti.me.Â
know your sleeping habits đ It is important, however, to know how many hours of sleep you should get (according to your age) as well as the ACTUAL amount of sleep you need to feel rested⌠and thatâs up to you, âcause weâre all different! For example, I sleep a lil less than I should for my age but it still works.
drink water đ This aspect is SO underrated oh my god- if you wake up tired even after 9 hours of good sleep, itâs probably because youâre dehydrated! Drink a glass of water before going to sleep (it helps lowering your body temperature too)!
speaking of temperature⌠đ It is thought that the best room temperature for sleep should be between 60-67°F (16-20°C)
no light, no light đ Stay away from artificial light (computer, phone, tv etc) 15-30 mins before going to bed. Iâm guilty here, since I always check my phone before sleepingâŚÂ đ° Turn off your electronics and do something else: take care of yourself, your skin, take a shower, have some chamomile, read a book, stretch&meditateâŚ
set your alarm đ I wake up almost every day 5-10 mins before my alarm: thatâs because our bodies gradually get used to our routine (the so-called biological clock!) Anyway, to avoid sleeping in, I recommend you to set an alarm. Additional tips are changing the tune every week and putting your phone across your room.
wake up đ To actually wake yourself up the first thing you wanna do is wash your face with cold water. Yes, even if itâs winter. Sorry, I donât make the rules! (I like to do some yoga stretches too but itâs optional)
get ready đ Have a shower, get ready, morning routine⌠do your thing! Remember to always take some time for yourself. Donât rush it. Take your time. Itâs the best part of the day.
NEVER skip breakfast đ Please please please for the love of God you should always eat something within 1 hour after waking up. Drink plenty of water too!! Check out my feed your brain masterpost for more!
plan your day out đ While having breakfast I write all the tasks I have to do in my planner (I watch the news and check my instagram too haha). If you donât like planners I suggest you to write everything on a piece of paper youâll eventually throw away. The key here is to free your mind from thoughts, problems and focusing on important things.
Now gather up all your things and youâre ready to go!
ÂŤWhatever you do, always give 100%.
Unless youâre donating blood.Âť
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