Waking up early is a useful tip if you are starting a new routine, establishing a business, or trying to accomplish a goal. You gain a head start on the day and have some time to be productive when it is quiet and there are fewer distractions of the day. However, waking up early can be very hard to do if you are not naturally an early bird. For many, getting up early in the morning involves changing your entire routine.

Here are some tips for waking up early:

1. Adjust the night before. Many people fall into the trap of staying up late at night to get more done, but this makes it even harder to wake up early. Think of going to bed at a reasonable time as an investment: if you can get enough sleep, you can wake up early a lot easier. This means you may have to shift some parts of your day so that it is possible to go to sleep early, like eating dinner earlier than usual. These small changes will help you to get as much sleep as possible.

2. Organize things ahead of time. If you wake up and immediately feel overwhelmed, chances are you will want to stay in your cozy bed. Make things easier on yourself in the morning by preparing for the day. You can set up your coffee machine, organize your desk, or set out your exercise equipment.

3. Avoid electronics. You’ve heard it before—the glow of your phone, television, and computer screen can make it harder for your brain to relax before bed. If you have the time, spend at least an hour before bed doing something relaxing instead, like reading or listening to music.

4. Wake up at the right time. This can take some exploring, but you need to find the alarm clock that works best for you. Many activity trackers and smartphone apps can be used to gently wake you up during the end of a sleep cycle, so you are less groggy. You can also find alarm clocks that require extra effort to turn off, so you can avoid pushing the snooze button too many times.

5. Make your bed right away. This will discourage you from climbing back into it after you start your morning routine.

It’s not easy, but with some simple habit changes and persistence, you can enjoy the productivity that comes from waking up early.

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