Fall Back. The best time of year is when you can get an extra hour of sleep! However, if you’ve always struggled with rearranging your sleep schedule and starting a new routine, then these tips are advantageous for you!
1. Wake Up Early
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Wake up at the same time every day. If you get up at a consistent time, you are more likely to adjust to a new schedule! Do this even when you go to bed late or on the weekends! Try to wake up 30 minutes earlier than you normally would and keep doing this until you reach your goal time!
2. Let the Sun In
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Open your curtains and wake up to the sunlight! Exposure to natural light is the best way to wake up your brain every morning! Letting the sun in helps reinforce your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it easier for you to get up and start your day!
3. Exercise
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Exercising in the morning is the best way to start your day! It motivates you to wake up before school and gives you a natural energy boost! Morning workouts are also more effective because it revs up your metabolism and keeps it going all day! Working out too close to bedtime will mess with your sleep schedule and keep you up!
4. Caffeine or Lemon Water
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It’s best to avoid caffeine. However, if you have to have your caffeine fix than drink coffee or tea in the morning. Avoid drinking it in the afternoon so it doesn’t mess up your sleep cycles at night! Try switching caffeine out for warm lemon water! It’s a natural and healthy way to detoxify your body and gives you an energy boost!
5. Go to Bed Early
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Try going to bed early. Now that the clock is set back an hour, it gets darker quicker! Even if you’re not tired, turn off your electronics and try to sleep. Remember that it’s technically an hour later than it actually is!
6. Go Dark
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Turn off all electronics at least an hour before bed! Keep your room as dark as possible at night. The less light that goes into your bedroom, the deeper you’ll sleep at night!