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The idea here is to make waking up early a part of your day that you don’t absolutely hate and that will be sustainable. But with people that I work with, I have seen a better rate of success when they have eased into it. This ultimately wound up working but it also caused me to be a zombie for a couple of weeks.

I decided to jump right into the deep-end and begin waking up at 5am.

#WAKE ME UP AT 5 DOWNLOAD#

Has this been helpful? Go ahead and download my FREE Quick Start Guide to help you get a competitive edge and feel less stressed! Click the button below to get it now.įull disclosure: I didn’t take this particular piece of advice. You should really be worried about that thing…īy waking up early, intentionally and immediately taking action - I was able to quiet and eventually defeat these morning demons.You are never going to get everything done that you need to.You have a big meeting today - start stressing about that!.You have so much to do today, you’re never going to get it all done.I could be on vacation and my mind would tell me I was late. But that’s how my mind wants me to think. It wouldn’t matter if I was actually late or not. The first thought that came to my mind was always “You’re late!” Plus, it'll help you sleep better at night so you don't feel tired AF again tomorrow.I used to wake up and lie in bed thinking about the day to come ahead. Meditating helps by clearing your mind so that you can focus and concentrate more easily, which is usually hard to do when you're feeling drowsy, explains Dr. Following a quick guided meditation on YouTube or a meditation app should do the trick. Meditateĭon't worry, you don't have to do anything super woo-woo. Just please don't bring your phone with you-your eyes need a few minutes to chill. 'Take a break from your computer so that you can relax your eyes and brain.' Here's where something as simple as a bathroom break, a trip to get a drink of water, or a quick walk around the hall can help. 'Eye strain can cause headaches and sleepiness,' says Dr. Sometimes screen time can be the culprit behind your fatigue. Don't tell yourself you're only going to watch 'just one episode' of your current binge, though. So taking a break to do something you find fun and relaxing mid-workday or -study sesh will help re-energize you and distract you from feeling tired. A lot of times when we feel tired, it's really because we're bored, explains Dr. Permission to scroll through Insta, start a new puzzle or watch a few YouTube videos.

This will trick your mind into feeling ready to take on the rest of the day and distract you from the fact that you're feeling the opposite of lit. Instead, he says, find a mantra like 'carpe diem' or 'I'm gonna make today my bitch' (ok, that one's from me) that will make you focus on staying awake. It's basically the definition of a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you're tired, focusing on the fact that you're about to doze off can actually make you feel even more tired, says Dr. While tons of people say the smells of peppermint and eucalyptus energize them, there isn't a lot of data on whether it works. But, JFYI, this isn't the most scientifically-backed approach, warns Dr. Get an essential oil roll-on, or a cute 'lil diffuser for your desk to help wake you up. Get some sunlightĪnother way to stimulate your senses and increase alertness is to sniff an invigorating scent like peppermint or eucalyptus, says Dr. From aromatherapy (the smell of peppermint apparently works wonders) to special light therapy glasses, here are 12 ways to wake yourself up when you're feeling the urge to pass out. I'm gen Z.ĭon't start panic Googling 'How can I wake myself up fast?' or 'How do you wake your brain up?' And definitely don't splash cold water on your face. Plus, coffee and naps take time and I prefer an immediate result. But you'll probably just crash in a few hours-or stay you up all night. And unless your work or school is super chill, you can't exactly drop everything and take a nap. You know, the wave of tiredness that hits right as your boss is giving an important presentation or your prof decides to call on you in class.

There are two types of people in this world: Those who snooze their alarm approximately 20 times before they get up, like moi, and those who set one alarm and just.get up? Superhumans, if you ask me.īut no one is immune to the midday slump.

Wake me up at 5