I always wake up very late in morning and can’t have my breakfast consistently. How can I wake up early in morning?

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Margaux P.

Start out slowly by writing out a schedule. Abide by it NO MATTER WHAT. Additionally, set an alarm for BEDTIME. Once in bed, place your phone or tablet ACROSS the room and listen to relaxing sounds. Once you doze off, you will awake refreshed. Habit comes 3 days later! :)

Heidemarie C.

I am looking to find a more regular sleeping pattern myself. But my morning ritual i try to keep no matter what time i wAke up..

B R Nice S.

As a self identified "night owl", I understand the struggle. If you can’t trust your half-asleep self to wake up early, fully awake/bedtime you has some work to do. Prepare the night before: If you’re able to, try leaving the window blinds slightly open to allow the morning sun to enter your bedroom. Try not using screens an hour before bed and instead do some calming activities like reading, writing, light bedtime yoga, or meditation. Place your alarm and/or phone far away from your bed to prevent your half-asleep self from hitting the snooze button. I sometimes got up from bed, dragged myself across the room, turned off the alarm, and dragged myself back to bed. If you’re also prone to this try drinking water as soon as you wake up and face the sunlight as you slowly open your eyes. The first few nights might be difficult, but once your body gets used to it, you’ll be waking up early with ease. You can do it!

Roxane I.

First thing would be to have breakfast prepared so that you can eat it no matter what time you wake up. I like to make containers of overnight oats every Sunday for the entire week. Then I add some soy milk to one container the night before so that I can just grab it in the morning.

Basile N.

I always set an alarm, and I don’t Snooze it. When my alarm goes off, I relax for a minute then get out of bed. I also make sure I go to bed early enough to get eight hours of sleep before my alarm time.

Raymond F.

Hi! Set an alarm! In order to build healthy habits it’s important to have the same routines every day. It sounds to me as if you have inconsistent sleep routines, is that correct? In that case maybe the solution to your problem with getting up in morning is to start with your bed time routines. Try to set an alarm when to go to bed, and if that is consistent it will be much easier to also get a consistent wake-up routine. Have a fabulous day!

Milos M.

Trying to set up some sleeping habit by sleeping not too late at night and set an alarm in the morning on what time do you want to wake up. After sometimes you will get used to and won’t need an alarm anymore. Drink a glass of water before you sleep and directly after you wake up. Have a breakfast and it helps you get through the day. Do this habit everyday and you will see the different it makes to your body and mood.

Jeanne J.

It was a struggle for me too so I know where you come from. The secret it pushing through and getting out of bed, even if it’s after you pressed snooze three times. With time it gets easier, much easier

Mae T.

Look up sleep hygiene. Go to bed earlier. Seriously. Go. To. Bed. Earlier. This is when your body heals. This is when your brain calms. Don’t skimp. Don’t shortchange yourself. You’re having a hard time getting up because your body is trying to get what you need more of, for you. I don’t say this because I’m so smart, I say this because I’m experienced. I didn’t a couple of years ago and had a health decline and fog brain, being up too late reading articles & Social media. When I prioritized bed routine and 8 hours sleep, it really helped that AM drag body from bed feeling. I also lost 20 lbs effortlessly. Health indicators like BP & LDL/HDL improved. T r y it. You’ll like it.

Lina U.

I am trying to going to bed earlier, but it doesn’t always happen or it doesn’t always work. What I found effective was thinking of my breakfast as an essential part of my preparation for the day. When I say essential I mean that going out without having eat it’s like going out in pijamas... It makes me feel not ready, inappropriate and self - conscious. I always find the time to eat something, even if I am late I HAVE TO grab a snack, I feel like I need it!

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