If you are anything like me, you are not a morning person; you despise the idea of getting out of bed, brushing your teeth, making an effort to put clothes on, and, of course, walking to your morning classes. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all just sleep in and wake up naturally, without having an alarm blast us awake? Unfortunately, unless you don’t care about earning a degree, we all have to make sacrifices to get to class, which includes waking up early. Luckily, that’s what I’m here for! Below is a list of suggestions to help awaken those who dread those early morning hours.
Lay Out Your Clothes the Night Before
Deciding what you want to wear the next day will allow your morning routine to be much swifter. You won’t have to worry about rushing to find the perfect outfit!
A Nutritional Breakfast
Some individuals prefer to sleep in and skip breakfast. However, that is a very bad decision, as breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Consequently, those skipping breakfast are more likely to be lethargic throughout the day, less energetic, and less active, thereby, gaining weight. Having a healthy breakfast consisting of a variety of nutrients will boost your energy levels and render you more active throughout the day!
Coffee and Energy Drinks
Drinking beverages such as coffee and energy drinks that are filled with caffeine will make your mornings run smoothly. Your grumpiness from not getting enough sleep will disappear, as you will be revived and energized for that 8:00 A.M. math class, thus boosting your grades!
Alarm Bad Music
Setting your alarm clock to bad music or noises will most definitely wake you up in the morning. Studies have shown that if you wake up to bad music or sounds, you are more likely to get out of bed to turn off the excruciatingly painful noises.
Smart Plug
For those of you who neglect getting out of bed to turn the light on to wake up, you can purchase a smart plug. A smart plug is a device that plugs into your lamp and automatically turns your bedroom lights on when your alarm goes off. So, while you won’t have to get out of bed immediately, the light will still wake you up. This comes in handy for those of you who enjoy lying in bed for a while and scrolling through your phone in the mornings.