Waking up early is rising before most others and has also been described as a productivity method - rising early and consistently to be able to accomplish more during the day. This method has been recommended since antiquity and is now recommended by many personal development gurus.
The philosopher Aristotle said, "It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom."
But for most people, it's not an easy task to wake up early in the morning. And as the saying goes, “If you win the morning, you win the day.” You have to make subtle changes in your lifestyle to adapt to waking up early in your daily routine. After doing everything, the issue is even after waking up early in the morning, instead of feeling energetic, some people feel tired and dizzy or sleepy.
If you want to stop feeling so tired when you wake up, try using these strategies:
1. Fix Your Sleep Schedule And Practice Good Sleep Hygiene
If you regularly feel tired throughout the day, you are probably not giving your body enough rest at night. Take a look at some suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:
-> Get rid of all distractions at least an hour before you sleep
-> Make sure your room is cool and dark and that you stop eating at least two hours before you sleep.
-> Go to bed and wake up at around the same time daily to regulate your circadian rhythm.
1. Fix Your Sleep Schedule And Practice Good Sleep Hygiene
If you regularly feel tired throughout the day, you are probably not giving your body enough rest at night. Take a look at some suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:
-> Get rid of all distractions at least an hour before you sleep
-> Make sure your room is cool and dark and that you stop eating at least two hours before you sleep.
-> Go to bed and wake up at around the same time daily to regulate your circadian rhythm.
2. Wake Yourself Up With Water
Keep a glass of water next to yourself and take a generous sip to wake yourself up. Another way to wake yourself up with water is to try a cold shower in the morning.
3. Stretch in Bed And Get Some Exercise
Exercising is your body's natural way of waking itself after being mostly immobile during the night.
If you have time, I suggest go for a:
-> Quick jog
-> Bike ride
-> Quick stretching exercises
It might feel exhausting and less motivated initially, but you'll notice a change in your energy levels as soon you will be on the right track.
If you have time, I suggest go for a:
-> Quick jog
-> Bike ride
-> Quick stretching exercises
It might feel exhausting and less motivated initially, but you'll notice a change in your energy levels as soon you will be on the right track.
4. Eat Breakfast, But Avoid Sugary Foods Until Noon
Eating a hearty and healthy breakfast will give you the energy to get through the day. Avoid foods with added sugars as they may trigger a glucose drop and leave you feeling weary. A study by the Nevada Journal of Public Health found the connection between carbohydrate intake and fatigue and showed a direct relationship. Additionally, it said that a low-carb diet would improve cognition and mood.
5. Cut Down On The Caffeine
Coffee affects everyone differently. Coffee works by affecting a chemical that regulates the circadian rhythm of the body. Once all the caffeine is absorbed by the body (which mostly happens within 45 minutes), it can cause you to feel sleepy. Little amounts of caffeine in the morning can be good for you and wake you up as well. For some, their reason for waking up is to drink coffee.
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