How is it that some people are able to literally leap out of bed at the crack of dawn, skip down the stairs, down some orange juice and become extremely productive right away — all before the clock strikes 9 a.m.? What persuades them to seize the day and wake up without a fuss, without a hassle, and ... willingly? Do they possess some kind of super power, or have they trained themselves to be this way? Whatever the reason, others can find a way to adapt to this extraordinary and foreign method of living. For those who find themselves sleeping the morning away, let alone haven't heard the birds chirp their morning anthem since they were merely children, here are 20 easy and completely doable steps to transform yourself from a morning sleeper into a morning achiever!
1. Schedule something absolutely mandatory in the morning!
Like, an 8 a.m. class, or a 7:30 a.m. work hour. Whatever it is, just make sure it is every. single. day.
2. Prep the night before!
Be sure to go to sleep at a decent hour! Put away the technology and read a good book to lull yourself to sleep. Just read one or two chapters to put you in the sleepy mood
3. If the book is good, and you are not tired yet, read some more!
It wont hurt. Reading is good for you! Finish the chapter, go onto the next. Oh, you ran into a cliff-hanger? Keep going! Wait. Crap. How is it 2:27?! Get to sleep, Now!
4. Toss and turn in bed for about two more hours.
Sleep will come soon enough! Just keep trying.
5. Schedule a carpool with a friend!
Just be sure to have them pick you up. Make sure you are ready and out the door as soon as they arrive in your driveway, preferably long before they incessantly honk the horn. Be respectful of their time and assistance; you wouldn't want to be rude and keep your friend waiting, nor be the reason they are late, would you?
6. Brew some coffee.
It's a life-source for a reason
7. Set an alarm
You can't expect yourself to get up on your own, can you?
8. Or five
Lets be honest, your going to need all of them.
9. At random intervals
Think 6:12, then 6:19, then 6:27.
10. Use the most obnoxious alarm possible.
Then, when you wake up irritated, you'll be more likely to throw the phone across the room and dent the wall. Your phone may be broken, but hey! At least you won't be distracted by social media!
11. Drink more coffee
Because obviously
12. Put on some motivational music!
Nothing says good morning like that annoying song you can never get out of your head.
13. Oh wait...you can't. Your phone's broken
From throwing it against the wall, remember?
14. Set your clothes out the night before.
So you have an easier and faster time getting ready in the morning.
15. It works! Until you realize that you really aren't feeling that striped shirt today after all.
Then, go through five different outfit changes until you are absolutely satisfied
16. Coffee
17. Who needs breakfast? Who has the time?
Grab a granola bar or a banana. Eat it while you wrestle your shoes on and shoulder your bag. Afterwords, run out the door as fast as humanly capable.
18. WAIT! False alarm.
Gotta go back to grab that travel mug of coffee
19. Dash out the door and into the car.
Congrats! You're out of your house and have already been extremely productive. And it isn't even eight in the morning yet!
20. The key is to do this every single morning.
Soon enough, your body clock will adjust, and you will automatically wake up at 5:30 in the morning without the sweet coaxing of a relentless alarm.
