Early Morning Riser?
I really hate early mornings. But, then you already knew that. However, I realize that it's going to take while to brain-wash (Did I just say that? I meant convince) people to see things my way. Thus, I made a decision. In order to lesson the stress in my life (thus becoming a more sane- and agreeable- person), and always be where I need to be on time, I really need to be getting up on time. Which, for me, is 6:15am. (The pain! The horror!) And, it needs to be at the same time every day, including Saturday and Sunday. (This is supposed to help get your body accustomed to waking up at the same time, thus allowing you to wake up naturally.)
A friend and I are trying something: for the next 30 days- which started this past Sunday- we are going to get up at exactly the same time every day. (Yup! Saturday and Sunday included.) We may go back to sleep on the weekends (although, if we get enough sleep, just a nap later in the day would be good), but we have to be up at least an hour (hopefully longer). And by up, I mean, not just sitting up in bed, but actually up and doing something. Whether catching up on chores, reading (something like the Bible), or doing something else.
So, how's it going for both of us? I have successfully made it up on time all but one day (I fell back asleep Tuesday morning and slept until almost 6:45), and he has made it up every day (he even managed to stay up until 10:30 on Sunday!). Is it hard? Well, I can't speak for him, but for me, yeah, it's really hard. I hate mornings anyway, and seeing them even earlier is not something I particularly enjoy- I would much rather sleep until the last possible moment, since I know that, if I hurry, it only takes 20 minutes for me to get ready. And, I'm really going to miss sleeping in on the weekends (a nap doesn't count for sleeping in). However, I am getting alot more done in my day, and I am no longer rushed or stressed.
We'll see how I feel after 30 days. Especially since I'll be moving to (F.) for 5 months, and they're 2 hours ahead of us!
1 comment:
Hey, they is a great idea! I'm excited to see how it goes for you. I'm trying something similar - I'm trying to go to sleeep at a set time each day. I haven't had much luck so far, because of poor planning. But I want to do this so I'm not short-changing myself on the amount of sleep I get.
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