Wakey, wakey!
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I was NOT born an early riser. As a kid, I loved staying up past midnight watching anime on Cartoon Network. In college, I would pull all-nighters âjust for funâ at the library because thatâs how all my friends got their studying done, and I didnât want to have FOMO. I know, I know â staying up until the crack of dawn to do homework even though I didnât have to was a ⦠questionable lifestyle choice.
But like you, Iâm a totally different person from back then! I canât wait to get in bed around 9:30 p.m. and be fully asleep by 10 p.m. I wake up around 6 a.m., dilly-dally on my phone for about 30 minutes, then start my day before the morning New York Times push notification comes in. Itâs a great way to kick off my day, and I hope I can get you to join me.
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Set your alarms!
Kenny Thapoung
Managing Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Kenny Thapoung
December 6, 2023 ⢠5 min read [How to look forward to your mornings]( whatâs got us buzzing
[How to look forward to your mornings](
Iâm a single, gay male with your everyday 9(-ish)-to-5(-ish) job. My work (and life) schedule is conducive to an early morning routine. But I know for many, thatâs not the case. You might work nights, [live with a condition that keeps you awake](, or be a new parent waking up throughout the night.
But if your life situation allows you to take advantage of the morning hours, hereâs why I fully endorse you embracing it: - Grocery stores are empty. This means I get the first pick of fresh produce and avoid crowded, long lines.
- Morning workouts help me actually stick to an exercise routine. If I donât go to the gym in the morning, thereâs a SLIM chance Iâm making it in the afternoon or after work â either because Iâm too tired or a friend reached out for a last-minute happy hour invite.
- The morning silence is pure *chefâs kiss.* This alone time is especially important for recharging my social battery when I have evening plans with friends.
- I feel SO productive. I can do laundry, grocery shop, and work out by 10 a.m. and itâs like, âWhat else can I get up to today?!â
- I can actually focus on playing NYT Connections. Which Iâm famously bad at, according to my friends who get it with no mistakes every day. If youâve been meaning to become a morning person but havenât quite got there yet, I get it. Creating a routine by escaping your cozy bed can be tough. But itâs doable with enough practice! Here are my tips to get you to start your day before the rest of the world is awake: - I do NOT check Slacks or emails after 7 p.m. I would say 6 p.m. but I manage a team. We all work in different time zones, so I try to make myself available for most of their schedules. But after 7 p.m. I donât exist! Thereâs no point in looking at work-related things after hours that will only stress me out before bed.
- Iâm in bed by 9:30 p.m. I swear by a nightly [melatonin supplement]( now, but itâs definitely not for everybody.
- I avoid drinking alcohol throughout the week. [Alcohol always leads me to poor sleep]( and groggy mornings.
- I set an alarm for the same time every day. [Research]( shows that waking up around the same time every day is beneficial for your sleep hygiene.
- I try to FaceTime my friend who wakes up early, too. âTryâ because my friend (hi, Colin!) doesnât always like to start their day with my chaotic energy.
- I keep an [insulated bottle]( of cold water next to my bed. Drinking cold water in the morning makes my body feel alive. FYI: I do NOT splash cold water on my face. Thatâs too much. [Create Your Ideal Morning Routine](
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