5 Motivation Tips to Help You Wake Up Early &Enjoy Greater Productivity
Many of the successful people of our time wake up very early. Why? This is because most people find that the earlier they wake up (within reason) the more productive they are with their day.
Are you striving to be more productive? If so, these tips can help you to get up early so that you can take advantage of those early morning hours and enjoy greater productivity.
It’s important to remember, though, that getting up earlier won’t benefit you if you’re suffering from sleep deprivation. Ensure that you get 7-8 hours of good quality sleep each night. You may need to get to sleep (not just get to bed) earlier at night in order to get the rest you need.
Going to bed earlier likely won’t cut down on your productivity, because most of us aren’t particularly productive in the late evening hours as we relax after the day’s work is done. Personally, when I pull an all-nighter in studying, I have more difficulty retaining the information and then the next day is a bust due to migraines and low energy; however, when I get the rest needed I am able to wake up early and get so much accomplished even before lunch time hits, it is incredible.
Consider these motivation tips to get your day started off on the right foot:
For those that love coffee, grab a good coffee machine. Myself, I prefer lemon water and tea. This is perhaps the most effective way to wake up early - especially when it is something you enjoy.
Eat some fruit. Many people are unsure about which foods to eat in the morning. If you’re looking to get an early start on your day, eating fruit can be one of the better ways to start your metabolism.
Fruit has very fast-digesting sugars and complex carbohydrates to provide great sources of energy. Fuji apples are usually my morning go to.
Set your alarm at least 15 minutes earlier each day & turn on the light. One of the biggest difficulties you may face with getting up earlier is that you may try to wake up at the crack of dawn on the first day, feel exhausted, and then give up quickly.
Instead of that self-defeating process, try setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier each day or so until you reach the time at which you’d like to get up. This will help your body to become accustomed to your new sleep/wake times without such a shock.
When you do this incrementally, your body might not even notice the change. If 15 minutes is too large a change for you, try 10 or even 5 minutes earlier each day.
By turning on a light, even if you go back to bed, your body will slowly and naturally begin waking up. I have done this since I was a teenager if there was a reason to get up early, this always works for me.
This does still mean that you need adequate restful sleep to recharge for what is ahead…
Turn off the alarm. Once your body becomes accustomed to your new time for waking up, you can turn off the alarm. This will help to teach your body (especially if you don't have morning appointments) to wake up at the same time without the annoying, loud sound of an alarm.
Set morning goals. Once you’re up early, it's time for you to start getting some extra work done. For your best results, create a to-do list each evening. That way you already have your tasks set out for you each morning when you wake up, so you can get started right away.
Waking up early is one aspect of our lives that we can all work on, but it can be difficult to get started. Take your time to work on a new schedule and allow yourself to feel comfortable with an early start. Chances are, your body will love it as it helps with the rest of the day routines, while setting you up for a more restful night sleep at the end of the day.
