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I’m not a morning person. I never have been and I probably never will be, however recently for work I’ve been having to wake up early, and as such, I’ve put together a few tips that help me get by.
- Don’t eat breakfast - Just grab a glass of juice, and eat lunch early if you get hungry. When I eat a full meal in the morning, I feel weighed down and groggy all afternoon.
- Reward yourself - Tell yourself if you go to sleep early, you’ll get up a little earlier and swing by Starbucks, or some kind of reward. Motivate yourself to go to sleep early, as that’s the key.
- Don’t hit that snooze button - I know it’s tempting, and I know “a few more minutes won’t hurt anything,” however you must resist. You set your alarm for that time last night for a reason, and the voice of reason is dulled when you first wake up.
- Take a Shower - I’ve tried taking a shower in the evenings before I go to sleep, and in the mornings when I wake up… and I’ve found taking one in the morning works much better for me. That kick-starts my energy for the day, and without it, I’d never wake up.
- Play music while you’re getting ready - Some might not have this convenience (roommates, etc), however if you turn on the radio or TV while you’re getting ready, it helps get your mind thinking for the day, rather than enjoying it’s grogginess.
- Open your blinds before you go to sleep - What seems to be one of the smallest things makes a huge difference. If you open your blinds before you go to sleep, when your alarm goes off in the morning, the sun beaming in through those slats might just give you enough energy to smile and want to get up.
- Cherish the morning - There’s a certain empowering energy in being up early… the birds chirping, the dew in the air, serene tranquility… cherish it. Walk outside and take a deep breath. Learn to enjoy mornings, not dread them. They really aren’t so bad.
Hopefully these help you as well. 
Good luck!
June 13th, 2007 at 10:43 am
I’ll add couple more. Don’t make coffee unless you’re going to be home for a few hours. I used to make coffee every morning. When I started working earlier I skipped this step. I went from taking 1 1/2 - 2 hours to get ready to just about 20 minutes!
I more or less do the rest of these things. I also would suggest “know thyself.” I don’t wake up earlier than 6:30am unless there’s an emergency. I’ve found through lots of trial and error (working just about every shift time there is) that I don’t do anything earlier than this.
Great list!
June 13th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Nice list. The best part is that seeing that you were blogging yesterday, I know that you are alive and well.
Please address the situation about which I PMed you in UB.c (my username is ‘drz’).
June 15th, 2007 at 6:50 am
I thought breakfast was the ‘most important meal of the day’!
September 13th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
“I thought breakfast was the ‘most important meal of the day’!”
Correct.
“When I eat a full meal in the morning, I feel weighed down and groggy all afternoon.”
When you eat a proper breakfast (no bacon/pancakes/high sugar cereal/etc.) you will only find yourself feeling full, both in stomach and energy. The ‘full meal’ part is important, as that is what you should avoid. Eat a good amount, but not a full meal. A well stuffed sandwhich, a bowl of (healthy) cereal with milk and/or yoghurt. Maybe a piece of fruit. There are many options.
Eating starts up your metabolism and prevents your body from going into ’starving mode’ - save as many calories as you can. An early lunch won’t help this as it’s already too late to fix.
Perhaps you should consider a brisk walk in the morning - 20-30 minutes. Not high pace running but at least enough to burn some calories and energize yourself. Especially if you take a shower right after (since you take them in the morning anyway).
Starbucks is not a good place to go to - neither the caffeine nor the calories from all the syrups will help you. They’ll actually make it harder on your body. Remember, caffeine is something you can - and will - get addicted to.
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April 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
“I thought breakfast was the ‘most important meal of the day’!”
Correct.
“When I eat a full meal in the morning, I feel weighed down and groggy all afternoon.”
When you eat a proper breakfast (no bacon/pancakes/high sugar cereal/etc.) you will only find yourself feeling full, both in stomach and energy. The ‘full meal’ part is important, as that is what you should avoid. Eat a good amount, but not a full meal. A well stuffed sandwhich, a bowl of (healthy) cereal with milk and/or yoghurt. Maybe a piece of fruit. There are many options.
Eating starts up your metabolism and prevents your body from going into ’starving mode’ - save as many calories as you can. An early lunch won’t help this as it’s already too late to fix.
Perhaps you should consider a brisk walk in the morning - 20-30 minutes. Not high pace running but at least enough to burn some calories and energize yourself. Especially if you take a shower right after (since you take them in the morning anyway).
Starbucks is not a good place to go to - neither the caffeine nor the calories from all the syrups will help you. They’ll actually make it harder on your body. Remember, caffeine is something you can - and will - get addicted to.
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