Admit it, getting up first thing every morning is very difficult. As much as you propose the night before and even if you only set two alarms (just in case), it is very difficult not to be tempted to delay the alarm clock over and over again. But the time has come to stand up to this habit because, believe it or not, it is harming your health. Put into practice the following tricks and getting up the first time will not be so difficult.
Why do you have to get up first?
- The first thing you should know, and what will motivate you to stop putting off the alarm clock, is that it can be dangerous for your health. Believe it or not, because it allows you to sleep a little more every morning, these extra minutes of sleep do not translate into rest.
- According to different experts, although it is tremendously pleasant to be able to fall asleep again, it can cause memory loss and a reduction in your ability to react. This is because the type of sleep we are offering the body is shallow and intermittent, so it cannot rest.
- As a consequence, people who are used to delaying the alarm may become drowsy or tired throughout the day.
The best tricks to not delay the alarm clock
With these tricks, those 5 more minutes in bed are over.
Sleep well
In order not to be so tired when the alarm goes off in the morning, you have to make sure you get a good night’s sleep. Each person, depending on their age and daily activity, needs to sleep a minimum number of hours to wake up well rested. In any case, the average number of hours needed is 8. If you get enough sleep, it will cost you less to get up in the morning.
Put the alarm clock away
Many people find it very useful to get up the first time to leave the alarm clock far from the bed. In this way, when it starts to sound they have to get up to turn it off. And while you’re on your feet… straight to the shower!
Change your alarm settings
If you use your cell phone to wake up, find out if the possibility of turning the clock back can be eliminated. Look in the settings or configuration if you can remove the ‘snooze’ or the ‘postpone’, as these options are often called on mobile phones. When you have no chance to start it in the morning, you will have no choice but to get up if you don’t want to be late.
Drink water before going to bed
The trick that works best for some people is to drink some water before going to sleep. In this way, in the morning they feel the need to go to the bathroom and have to get out of bed. The problem is that your bladder plays a trick on you and wakes you up before the hour…
Do not lower the blind all the way
If you make sure that a little bit of light enters your room, it will be easier for you to wake up when the time comes. You will know that it is daylight and that the inevitable is your turn… get up!
Music, master!
Putting on some good music can also help you wake up with more energy. According to a study conducted at the University of Cambridge (UK), there are certain songs that help you wake up with joy. The three themes that should accompany you in the morning are: “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay, “St. Lucia” by Elevate and “Downtown” by Mackle more & Ryan Lewis.
Also, there are alarm clocks that are set so that the radio starts playing when it is your time to wake up. This can help you clear your head and start the day with more vitality.
Before you sleep, reflect!
The power of the mind is (almost) infinite, so if before you sleep you convince yourself that tomorrow it won’t cost you anything to get up, it will be much easier for you.
The key is in the coffee pot
Buy yourself one of those coffee makers that can be programmed to turn on at the time you want. When the aroma of coffee wafts from the kitchen, you’ll have the best reason to get up before the alarm goes off again.
Your mobile has the solution
There are different mobile applications that can become your best allies to wake up the first time. Some force you to take a photo of a certain part of your house so that the alarm goes off, others pose mathematical problems, and some force you to take a walk before it goes off…
Tips to have a restful sleep
- If you get a good night’s rest, it will be easier for you to get up at the first alarm. For good sleep hygiene it is important to take into account certain behaviors before, during and after going to bed. Take note of the following tips so that every time you get up, you find yourself well rested.
- Establish a routine. Going to bed and getting up at the same time every day will help you rest better and not suffer from insomnia. If you are used to taking a nap, try not to take a nap too late and not to take too long (ideally about 20 minutes).
- Do not use the mobile before going to bed. The light it emits harms your rest. It is also not recommended to sleep while watching television.
- Prepare your room for sleeping. It is important that your room is thinking for rest when you go to bed. Make sure you have a mattress and pillow that you find comfortable, that the room has the right temperature and ventilation, and that the level of darkness and noise are kept under control.
- Don’t go to bed right after dinner. It is not advisable to eat very heavy foods for dinner because they will hinder your digestion.
- Forget about alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. Avoid drinking coffee, teas, and caffeinated soft drinks, as well as smoking or drinking alcohol before bed.
- Do sport! If you get very tired you will be looking forward to finding the bed to sleep
