It’s the hardest part of almost everyone’s day: waking up!
Finding a way to get out of a warm, comfortable bed in the morning can feel almost impossible sometimes, but a renowned sleep doctor has shared some of the best ways to wake up in the morning.
Waking Up Naturally
Believe it or not, there are people that get up every day BEFORE their alarm clock goes off and feel great. How do they do it?
Dr. Chris Winter, author of the brand new book titled The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken And How To Fix It says the key is consistency. They all go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time every day.
“Generally speaking, if your sleep is consistent, your brain does a good job of ending your final cycle of dreaming and moving toward lighter sleep so you’re ready to be awake in time, or even before, the alarm,” shared Winter.
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Rise And Shine
Most people naturally shy away from bright lights when they first wake up in the morning, but human’s biorhythms are actually closely attuned to the cycles of the sun which is why it’s difficult to sleep in when the sun is shining into the bedroom.
It might not be feasible for most people to leave the blinds open and wake up at daybreak, but there are actually light-up alarm clocks that will simulate sunrise when they go off.
Pair a fancy alarm clock like that with some blackout shades and you’ll sleep well while waking even better!
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A Babbling Brook
A blaring alarm clock might do the trick for some people – Dr. Winter says this is actually an effective technique if you find the right sound – but for the most part, the best way to wake up is to a soothing sound such as a waterfall.
“The ones that sound like a babbling brook and start off quietly and build are nice,” said Winter.
Some of his other suggested techniques for waking up include a light shake from a partner or vibration mat and, believe it or not, electrocution. Certain devices can be programmed to give someone a light shock when their alarm goes off in the morning, but Winter sees that as a “‘break glass in case of emergency’ kind of solution.”
