Waking up early does not come easy to a lot of people. Majority of the population is so used to staying up late that an early morning becomes more of a chore than a way of life. So what can we do in order to improve our sleep habits and feel rejuvenated even early in the morning?

First of all it is important not to make any drastic changes. For example, set your alarm 15 to 30 minutes earlier than usual. This way you don’t shock your body and you can reach your ideal goal gradually. Secondly, try to go to sleep early. This may be very difficult for some people. Majority of the population goes to bed late because they are either watching television or surfing the net. If you find that you have difficulty falling asleep, try to read a book in bed to relax your mind and encourage sleep. Another way to become an early riser is to place your alarm away from your bed. How many of us hit the snooze button at least once? I know it’s a hard habit to break. By placing your alarm clock far away you are forcing yourself to get out of bed completely. Furthermore, encourage yourself to leave the bedroom right after you turn of the alarm. This way you are not tempted to jump back into bed.

Also, try to look at waking up in the morning as a good thing, not as a chore. When you have to force yourself to wake up each and every morning, you will not succeed. So set yourself some goals. For instance, if you enjoy reading, tell yourself that waking up in the morning will give you the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea along with a book and an amazing sunrise. Personalize your reasons for waking up in the morning. If there is something you always wanted to do in the morning, make that your goal or your reward. Try incorporating some of these early riser tips and take advantage of a longer day.