Waking up early is hard, but getting out of bed is actually the hardest part. The continuous thinking about doing things, makes them much harder than they really are.
We have all been there, and it’s not fun. However, these 4 simple hacks will help your morning ritual, in order to wake up more productive and energetic, and especially, to get out of bed.
Leave Your Blinds Open Before Going to Sleep
A dark room is a lot more conductive to sleep. If you leave the blinds open, then the sun will enter the room first thing in the morning.
This will help you because the sun will wake you up, as most people have a hard time sleeping in a bright room. If you have to go to work, then might as well wake up with some rays of Vitamin D.
Drink Water Before Bed
This one is essential not only for your body, skin and organisms, but also to wake up better the next day.
Why is that? Well, if you drink water before sleeping, you will need to go to the bathroom as soon as you wake up. This first step towards getting out of bed is need. Professionals recommend experimenting to find the optimal timing and quantity of water to drink prior to sleeping, so you don’t have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.
Start Your Day With Something Funny
Since most of us can’t avoid looking at our phones right after the alarm goes off, here is a good use of screen time. Instead of checking what everyone is doing on social media, you can start by watching a funny video, or reading a funny article.
Researchers in meditation have found that even quick laughter tricks your brain to believe you are in a good mood. This will help you get out of bed in the morning, while feeling positive and less-stressed.
Morning Exercise
Some quick workout in the morning will get endorphins flowing in your system. although it’s super hard to get the motivation to exercise in the morning, you can find some morning bed workouts.
You can try doing some stretching, squats, and quick push-ups on your bed. This will not only get you out of bed, but it will leave you in a great mood to start off your day right.
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