Learn About Your Internal Clock

Start by figuring out how much sleep your body needs. The best way to do this is to wait for a long weekend or vacation and to go to bed when you feel tired and wake up when you’re fully rested.

Stick With a Routine

The key to waking up naturally has to do with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. After you’ve determined your sleep-wake cycle and how many hours of sleep you need, start going to bed at the same time every night. Make sure you keep to this on the weekends or days off.

Reduce Stress at Night

Melatonin and cortisol play significant roles in sleep and to fall asleep your melatonin increases and cortisol decreases. Cortisol is the stress hormone, so to reduce the levels, avoid activities at night that cause anxiety.

Practice Good Sleep Hygiene

Good sleep hygiene includes avoiding caffeine six hours leading up to bedtime and trying not to eat or drink alcohol two to three hours before you head to sleep. Make sure your bedroom is cool and free of clutter. If this doesn’t help, try taking a shower, journaling, breathing exercising, or reading before heading to bed.

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Mornings

You may like to sleep in on the weekends, but this actually makes it harder to wake up at a set time during the week. Make sure to set your alarm for the same time each day. During the winter, when the days are shorter, try using a wake-up light alarm clock, which brightens your room the way natural sunrise does.

Daytime

Believe it or not, your midday habits can improve your sleep by helping you feel better rested. Exercising regularly, not drinking caffeine after noon, and avoiding bright lights in the evening, can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Evenings

It’s hard to get things done in the morning, so why not make it easier for yourself by doing as much as you can the night before? Start by laying out your clothes, packing your lunch, and showering before you head to bed.

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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.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BccnjjiA13D/?hl=en&taken-by=jessica.macallister

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!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BccZiJhljG1/?hl=en&taken-by=kotravellers

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.”

The post A Sleep Doctor on best Awakening Methods appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Learn About Your Internal Clock

Start by figuring out how much sleep your body needs. The best way to do this is to wait for a long weekend or vacation and to go to bed when you feel tired and wake up when you’re fully rested.

Stick With a Routine

The key to waking up naturally has to do with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. After you’ve determined your sleep-wake cycle and how many hours of sleep you need, start going to bed at the same time every night. Make sure you keep to this on the weekends or days off.

Reduce Stress at Night

Melatonin and cortisol play significant roles in sleep and to fall asleep your melatonin increases and cortisol decreases. Cortisol is the stress hormone, so to reduce the levels, avoid activities at night that cause anxiety.

Practice Good Sleep Hygiene

Good sleep hygiene includes avoiding caffeine six hours leading up to bedtime and trying not to eat or drink alcohol two to three hours before you head to sleep. Make sure your bedroom is cool and free of clutter. If this doesn’t help, try taking a shower, journaling, breathing exercising, or reading before heading to bed.

The post It’s Time to Ditch the Alarm Clock—Here’s How to Wake Up Naturally appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

Mornings

You may like to sleep in on the weekends, but this actually makes it harder to wake up at a set time during the week. Make sure to set your alarm for the same time each day. During the winter, when the days are shorter, try using a wake-up light alarm clock, which brightens your room the way natural sunrise does.

Daytime

Believe it or not, your midday habits can improve your sleep by helping you feel better rested. Exercising regularly, not drinking caffeine after noon, and avoiding bright lights in the evening, can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Evenings

It’s hard to get things done in the morning, so why not make it easier for yourself by doing as much as you can the night before? Start by laying out your clothes, packing your lunch, and showering before you head to bed.

The post How to Make Mornings More Bearable appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.

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.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BccnjjiA13D/?hl=en&taken-by=jessica.macallister

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!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BccZiJhljG1/?hl=en&taken-by=kotravellers

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.”

The post A Sleep Doctor on best Awakening Methods appeared first on My Daily Magazine - Art, Design, DIY, Fashion and Beauty !.