How to Wake Up Early (Without Hating Life)

 

Waking up early sounds like a great idea—until the alarm goes off and suddenly, your bed becomes the most comfortable place on earth. If you’re tired (literally) of hitting snooze 17 times before dragging yourself out of bed, here’s how to finally conquer the morning and become one of those people who actually enjoy waking up early. (Yes, they exist!)

Step 1: Fix Your Sleep Schedule (Because Magic Won’t Help)

You can’t expect to wake up feeling refreshed if you went to bed at 3 AM after a Netflix binge. Try to sleep and wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends (yes, I know, this hurts). Consistency is key to tricking your body into being a morning person.

Step 2: Put Your Alarm Out of Reach (So You Actually Have to Move)

If your alarm is right next to your bed, chances are you’ll just slap it and go back to sleep. Place it across the room so you have to physically get up to turn it off. Bonus points if you set the most obnoxious sound possible—nothing wakes you up faster than an alarm that sounds like a fire drill.

Step 3: Have a Reason to Get Up (Besides Suffering)

Give yourself something to look forward to in the morning, whether it’s a delicious breakfast, a favorite playlist, or a few minutes of guilt-free social media scrolling. If your only reason for waking up is “because I have to,” you’ll never feel motivated.

Step 4: Let the Light In

Your body responds to light, so open your curtains as soon as you wake up. If the sun hasn’t risen yet, use a bright lamp or invest in a sunrise alarm clock. The goal is to tell your brain, “Hey, it’s morning, let’s do this.”

Step 5: Don’t Sleep With Your Phone (I Know, It’s Hard)

Scrolling through your phone before bed keeps your brain wired and makes it harder to sleep. Try putting your phone in another room or using an actual alarm clock instead. Your notifications can wait—your sleep is more important.

Step 6: Get Moving ASAP

The longer you stay in bed after waking up, the more likely you are to fall back asleep. Sit up, stretch, and get moving. Even just walking to the bathroom or splashing water on your face can make a huge difference.

Step 7: Caffeine? Yes. But Not Too Late.

Coffee is life, but drinking caffeine too late in the day can mess with your sleep schedule. Try to limit coffee and energy drinks to the morning or early afternoon so you’re not wide awake at midnight.

Final Thoughts

Waking up early doesn’t have to be a nightmare. The key is consistency, preparation, and maybe a little tough love (like throwing your phone across the room so you stop scrolling at night). Try these tips, and who knows? You might just become one of those people who wake up at 6 AM feeling unstoppable. (Or at least, slightly less miserable.)

Haru💁