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I am NOT a morning person. The snooze button is my friend; sometimes I'll catch myself pressing snooze for an hour. It's terrible! And if I'm being honest, I've never really understood morning people. A few weeks ago I realized I needed more organization in my life, which meant taking the necessary steps to become a morning person [insert 6am wakeup calls here]. Here are some of my favorites that I'm putting into use.
1. Power down
Avoid watching TV, checking Instagram or eating a big meal too late at night. By powering down from technology one hour before bed, this will give your mind and body enough time to shut down. This was the first tip I read and I already wanted to quit—this is going to be a difficult one for me, hands down.
2. Reward yourself
Now that you're up earlier, this gives you time to catch up on your favorite bloggers or drink that extra cup of coffee without having to race out the door. I'm so guilty of rushing through my mornings, so this has definitely come in handy.
3. Exercise in the morning
Early morning exercise can help boost energy and adrenaline, not to mention, it'll just get it out of the way.
4. Allow light in
As much as I love some blackout curtains, I know it's a curse for me. Natural light helps me wake up in the morning.
5. Have a glass of water on your nightstand
Water is good for you and I definitely don't drink enough (but that's a whole other post). When we're sleeping, we get dehydrated so drinking a full glass of water when you wake up will help refuel your body.
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