Wake Up Earlier in 3 Steps

Do you struggle with getting up early in the morning? While it might feel enticing to hit the snooze button a few more times in the morning, waking up early can provide many benefits and of course, more time to savor up the day (especially this Summer!) Here are a few tips on how to wake up earlier!

01. Limit Your Caffeine Intake

It is no surprise that caffeine affects a person's ability to sleep. I used to be guilty of grabbing extra cups of coffee during the workday, even when I didn't need to. Limit the amount of caffeine you drink in a day and see how it affects your sleep. If you used to drink 3 cups a day, perhaps, limit it to 2 and move forward from there.

02. Invest in an Alarm Clock

I use my phone for nearly every part of my life. It's my place to read new emails, stay in touch with close friends, and to add things to my calendar. I don't, however, use my phone as my alarm. While it can be convenient to use your phone as an alarm, sometimes it might have the best capabilities to get you up in the morning. I use this simple alarm clock called Klockis from IKEA that is available for only $8!

03. Wind Back 10 Minutes a Day

Personally, I can't wake up 2 hours earlier than my usual time in a day. If you're trying to wake up earlier, start in 10 minute increments and move your clock back by each day until you've achieved your goal. For example, if you want to wake up at 6AM but you usually wake up at 8AM, set your alarm to 7:50AM for tomorrow. Wind the alarm back each day until you can wake up at 6AM. This takes some patience so don't feel discouraged and before you know it, you will be a morning person in no time!

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