I think it's safe to say I'm as far from being a morning person as it gets. I'm a night owl through and through.
The night time is when I shine. I knock out my to-do lists, write papers, read books, watch Netflix, study, and start and finish pretty much anything I need to get done. I love being able to thrive and be super productive at night but hate the consequences I suffer in the morning...
One of the biggest struggles every day for me is waking up. Contrary to what my mother believes, it doesn't matter what time I go to bed the night before- it's still just as hard (trust me, I have tested this theory multiple times).
If you're reading this, maybe mornings are a struggle for you, too. So from one non-morning person to another, here are some tips for making waking up just a little easier.
1. Set multiple alarms!
Don't fool yourself -the first alarm isn't the charm. I set at least three alarms every morning.
2. Start your day with an encouraging word...
For me, this means doing a quick morning devotion. I do a longer one at night, but I've discovered that spending a few minutes in the Word before I get out of bed gives me the energy I need to start my day.
3. Coffee, coffee, and more coffee
This could just be a mental thing, but after I take my first sip of morning coffee I feel energized for my morning. It gives me just the jolt I need to begin my day feeling refreshed and ready to go!
4. Turn the music up...
Sometimes when I get ready, I'll play some music to get me feeling peppy and motivated. Depending on the day, sometimes this means upbeat pop or soothing praise and worship music.
5. Do yourself a favor and pick out your outfit the night before!!!
So many times, I've tried to convince myself that I'm too old for picking outfits out the night before. But some mornings, I stand in front of my closet for ten minutes with no idea what to wear. Make it easier on yourself and pick your outfit out the night before!
Hopefully, these little tips will help make the mornings more bearable for us night owls!
