Do you wake up as soon as the alarm rings? Or do you hit the snooze button several times and struggle to get up? Maybe you wake up on your own without the need of external help or perhaps your wake-up methods are something else entirely.
However you do your mornings and start of day, chances are that waking up can be challenging, at least some of the time. In fact, a study conducted by the sleep center and department of neurology at the Emory University School of Medicine suggests that for some, waking up is so challenging that it is the hardest thing they do all day.
Why some people cannot get up in the morning is an interesting question that is being continuously studied. Scientists question whether this is due to your sleep style, how many hours you sleep, or your personality.
Early bird or night owl?
It seems like being a morning person or a night person is determined by more than just your bedtime habits, according to a blog on Health Match. Biological, genetic and environmental factors play a big role when it comes to waking up. Each person is born with their own inner rhythm, also known as their circadian rhythm. That is what determines whether you are more in your element in the morning hours or at night time.
At the same time, habits can play a part in it too. According to Everyday Health, resetting your sleep schedule and making changes to your habits so you start to wake up early is totally possible.
Creating changes to your lifestyle such as consciously winding down for a couple of hours before bedtime, limiting screen time at the end of the day and being careful to consume caffeine only in the morning hours are things that can help you toward this goal.
If you’ve tried to wake up early for three months and seem to not be able to, then you should seek the guidance of your healthcare provider. Getting professional and medical help is usually a great idea.
Set yourself up for success
If you’ve decided you want to have an easier time waking up in the mornings, setting yourself up for success is the key. For example, getting enough sleep, quality sleep, is important when it comes to successfully waking up early or at least on time, according to the mental health website Headspace.
To sleep better and help you fall asleep more easily, you can try using a white noise machine or listen to soothing music. You can also set yourself up for success, according to Web MD, by planning an enjoyable activity or something you like for when you wake up.
You can create a relaxing and calming night time routine, which can include things like meditating, a hot shower, or other activities you find enjoyable and relaxing. Find what works for you and stick to it. Joyful wake-ups might be just around the corner.
