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Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes a little shift in your schedule. Start moving your bedtime back just 15 minutes at a time and setting your alarm in the morning 15 minutes earlier. The slow move backwards is less of a shock to your system than suddenly waking up an hour earlier than usual.
Consider setting yourself a nighttime alarm as well, about half an hour before you plan on going to sleep. This is a little reminder that it’s time to start your nighttime routine, whatever that may be. Without the reminder you might just watch Netflix until 2 AM and forget to sleep!
Start your morning routine early, before you go to bed. Get your outfit ready and pack your bag before you fall asleep and you’ll avoid the morning scramble to find something clean to wear. Come up with some quick breakfasts that you know you can make quickly or have ready for you in advance so you’re not running out the door with a Pop-Tart in hand. These recipes from Real Simple are quick and delicious.
Since we’re all so attached to our phones, maybe an app or two will do the trick. Apps like SleepCycle measure how deep of a sleep you’re in and wake you up when you’re in your lighter stages of sleep. You just pick a 30 minute window around when you need to be up and the alarm goes off at the right time for you. These other apps for becoming a morning person could be of use to you as well.
If you’re feeling extra ambitious, consider waking up really early and getting in your gym time for the day. Luckily for you, Clairmont Reserve has a fitness center located right in the complex so you don’t have to travel far. These tips from Buzzfeed will help you become a morning exerciser too.
Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen. It takes preparation and planning and a little bit of adjustment. Do you have any tips for becoming a better morning person? Share them with us on Facebook!
Consider setting yourself a nighttime alarm as well, about half an hour before you plan on going to sleep. This is a little reminder that it’s time to start your nighttime routine, whatever that may be. Without the reminder you might just watch Netflix until 2 AM and forget to sleep!
Start your morning routine early, before you go to bed. Get your outfit ready and pack your bag before you fall asleep and you’ll avoid the morning scramble to find something clean to wear. Come up with some quick breakfasts that you know you can make quickly or have ready for you in advance so you’re not running out the door with a Pop-Tart in hand. These recipes from Real Simple are quick and delicious.
Since we’re all so attached to our phones, maybe an app or two will do the trick. Apps like SleepCycle measure how deep of a sleep you’re in and wake you up when you’re in your lighter stages of sleep. You just pick a 30 minute window around when you need to be up and the alarm goes off at the right time for you. These other apps for becoming a morning person could be of use to you as well.
If you’re feeling extra ambitious, consider waking up really early and getting in your gym time for the day. Luckily for you, Clairmont Reserve has a fitness center located right in the complex so you don’t have to travel far. These tips from Buzzfeed will help you become a morning exerciser too.
Becoming a morning person doesn’t just happen. It takes preparation and planning and a little bit of adjustment. Do you have any tips for becoming a better morning person? Share them with us on Facebook!
