Recently, especially if I know I have a tough week at work ahead, I've been getting up at 5am to go to gym (The horror! I know). It's really tough, but after the first few times, your body starts to get used to the routine and you'll find yourself waking up early voluntarily. Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Get a good night's sleep
When you get in bed the night before, get off Insta and put your phone on silent. You need a good, uninterrupted sleep. In a perfect world, you should get 8 hours, but try to get 6 at the very least.
2. Don't set 30 000 alarms
Don't kid yourself. Letting yourself sleep in for an extra 15 minutes is not going to magically make you chipper and alert. It's a lot easier to have one alarm that you HAVE to get up for.
3. Put the lights on
In summer, get up immediately and open the curtains. It's definitely easier to wake up when you have some sunshine on your face. In winter, just put on the lights - and not just the bedside lamp which is soooo convenient and dim enough to fall right back to sleep - get up and put on the lights.
4. Drink water
As soon as you get up, drink a large glass of cold water. It will help to rehydrate your body and make you feel less groggy.
5. Pack early
You got over the hard part and now you still have to pack lunch?! Oh hell no. Pack your lunch and gym kit the night before. You'll be all set with no excuses.
If all else fails, you'll have to get a partner like me who forcibly removes you from bed.
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