6 ways to getting you up early..
To accomplish a big goal such as launching a new business or starting an exercise regime, productivity experts will often suggest getting up early.
You might think getting up earlier is just a matter of discipline, but it actually takes much more than that.
When you try to change your morning routine, many difficulties will come in your way. It’s possible to overcome them, however; the key is to start the night before.
- Change your mindset
Many people fight going to sleep because they want to get more done – they have separation anxiety from the day.
“Consider sleep the beginning of the next day,” adding that this mind shift can change the way you look at sleep and make it exciting. “Sleep becomes an active element; you’re recharging your battery.”
Adjust your bedtime
Many of us are already sleep deprived, and stealing another hour of sleep will just set you up for failure. The only way to
be successful is to go to bed earlier. Determine how many hours of sleep your body requires and count backwards from
there.Adjust other nighttime activities.
You’ll also have to adjust the time you eat dinner as well as after-dinner decompression activities, such as reading.Prepare for your morning activity.
Sometimes what keeps us in bed isn’t fatigue, but the fact the morning task we’ve planned is overwhelming. To make these activities less daunting, prepare the night before and organize your equipment. Set out your gym clothes, yoga mat or running shoes, if you’re planning to exercise. If you’re going to be on your computer, tidy your home office, and preprogram your coffee maker.Turn off electronics
At least 90 minutes before bed pull the plug on electronic activities, such as watching television, checking email or social media or reading on an e-reader.
Science says it’s a source of energy and over-stimulates us
instead do activties such as listening to music, drawing, or prepping meals for next day.
Create a pre-bedtime routine.
Give yourself peace of mind and time to unwind by creating a calming pre-bedtime routine. For example, make a ritual of checking the windows and locks. Dim the lights and stretch. Or take a leisurely walk.
This routine will help you fall asleep quickly and easily