5 Motivators To Rise & Shine
Let’s set the scene… the alarm goes off signaling it’s time for your early morning peace: the workout, the meditation, the time you have before you spring into your day. But cue the dilemma- you want to sleep in! The bed is cozy and warm, and you want to stay in it.
It’s a familiar process, and one that I experience daily. As soon as I’m awake and engrossed in my morning routine, I’m SO happy I started the day with time for myself, and the wakeup call wasn’t so bad.
So, what can you do in the waking moment where the snooze feels like it’s going to win?
Here’s 5 ways to try to guarantee your wakeup is on point.
1. Leave The Alarm Outside
Maybe it’s just me, but multiple alarms have never resulted in success, rather more snoozing. When the alarm is physically outside and I have to get out of bed to turn it off, it’s a game changer. I’m already up… time to get to it.
2. Take A Caffeine Pill First Thing
When the alarm goes off, taking a caffeine pill with water helps me immensely. Typically, I set my alarm ten minutes earlier than I want to be out of bed, take the pill, and then lay in bed until it kicks in. This suggestion isn’t for everyone, but it works wonders for me!
*Note: Only use this step if you are counting it towards your daily caffeine intake. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers 400 milligrams (about 4 cups brewed coffee) a safe amount of caffeine for healthy adults to consume daily.
3. Lay Your Clothes Out
Having the outfit out takes pressure off. It’s one less step for your morning. Similarly, if you place the clothes in plain sight and they’re “staring you down,” you’ll feel more obligated to follow through with your wake up.
4. Have an An Accountability Partner Check-In
This could be a co-worker you know you’ll see later, or someone also on the early morning grind. Whoever you choose, make sure they ask you about your morning. If you’re goal is 3x a week for some morning self-care, knowing that you’ll be reporting on how that time went to a partner will help you with your follow through.
5. Open The Blinds Or Hit The LED Light
Light is powerful! Our bodies are trained to get up with natural light. So, opening the blinds immediately will help your body rise. If the hour you rise isn’t yet daylight, click on a light therapy lamp to give you that same morning daylight effect.
Not all mornings are perfect wake-ups, but if you’re striving to get more of a consistent rise & shine, these suggestions could make a big difference.
What’s one of the five you’re interested in trying?