Waking up early in the morning: How and Why?
Tags: productivity, watercooler, motivation
Published: 2020-08-20 15:05:16

Before we start, I want to state that this article is for
- people who are facing difficulties in waking up early
- the night owls who are considering waking up early but are unsure whether it's worth it or not
- Anyone who wants to read it

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# :scroll: **INDEX** :scroll:
**[I recommend you to start from here](#history)**
**[A little about my sleep schedule history](#history)**
**[Why should you wake up early?](#why)**
**[How to sleep early?](#howSleep)**
**[How to wake up early?](#howWake)**
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# A little about my sleep schedule history

Ever since I was a little kid :baby:, 
I used to go to bed early and wake up early in the morning. (9pm-6am)&#127749;		

Even in my school life I was able to maintain my sleeping habits
(10pm-6am)&#127749;	
	
When I joined my engineering college, I started sleeping a little late. &#127747;	

But I had to wake up early to go to college. (11pm/12pm - 6am)&#127749;	

Eventually, in second year my schedule became 11pm - 5am and in third year it became 11pm - 4:00am/4:30am. &#127748;	

Then, as the third year ended and burnout ruined my sleep schedule. &#128532;	

Recently, I managed to recover from the burnout and now my sleep schedule is back to 11pm-4am. &#127748;
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# <center>Why should you wake up early?</center>

### <center>1. You get more time in the day</center>
![Time Stonks meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/wzmqscygg77dho6kfeo2.png)
<center>Goddamit the day feels very long. &#128580;	
(Which is really nice, but it feels weird sometimes)
When you wake up at 4am &#127748;,
you are basically done with most of your daily tasks by 9am &#127780;.
You practically have a minimum of 12 productive hours in a day.</center>

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### <center>2. You get a sense of achievement</center>
![Obama Meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/zfhth0r3t1p8irtdvi4m.jpg)
<center>This feeling of accomplishment is unparalleled.</center>

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### <center>3. &#128524;Silence&#128524;</center>	
<center>It is usually very silent in the early morning which makes it easier to concentrate on your tasks.</center>

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### <center>4. You get a proud feeling that while most of the world is sleeping, you are working. This feeling is really good for your morale:100:</center>
![Satisfied seal meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5s6yaoszr5frcfoo5rh2.jpg)

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### <center>5. :cherry_blossom:You'll feel better about yourself:cherry_blossom:</center>
You'll have a positive attitude which will help you increase your output (or at-least make you happier)

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### <center>6. You’ll Have a Better Chance at Completing your tasks:100:</center>

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### <center>7. You can also just take it slow</center>
![relaxed bart meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/7ax3gmnzfb2j2ssd1c3c.jpg)

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### <center>8. :gift_heart:Some health benefits :gift_heart:</center>
![Helth Meme](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/tmax2z7vvtyd0xx3vdcp.png)
- It improves your quality of sleep.
- It gives you more time to exercise.
- Not only you've more time to exercise but exercising in the morning gives maximum benefits. 
- It helps you to sustain a healthier diet.
- It makes your skin look healthier(I don't have any proof though)

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### <center>9. :satisfied:Some funny (and possibly sarcastic) reasons :satisfied:</center>
- You can talk about it on social media.
- Internet speed is usually faster in the morning.
- Your parents will become more happier for you.
- You can brag about waking up early. 

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# <center>How to sleep early ?</center>

- Screens and Caffeine are your worst enemies.
- Don't drink coffee within 6 hours of your sleep time.
- Don't sleep for long during the day.
- Stop using computers/mobile phones after 9 pm (Which is pretty unrealistic I know, but try to stop using them after 10 pm)
- Go to bed at 10 **AT ANY COST**

The real challenge begins now.

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**DON'T TOUCH YOUR MOBILE PHONES NOW**  :iphone::x:
(_Unless of-course it's an emergency_)
I KNOW  :white_check_mark:
IT WILL BE VERY TEMPTING &#129316;
THE CONSTANT FEELING OF CHECKING NOTIFICATIONS &#128555;	
THE CONSTANT FEELING OF CHECKING IF YOU GOT ANY NEW MESSAGE
BUT NO :x:
YOU ARE STRONG &#128548;
YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG &#128531;	
YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THIS FEELING &#128548;
YOU CAN DO IT &#128526;	
(May be. I mean I don't really know you :P )
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- Now, you have to create this new habit of sleeping early.
- If you are used to sleeping late chances are your body will be full of energy at night.
- Lay down on the bed. Stay Still.
- Don't overthink and focus on your breathing.

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#<center>&#127882;TIME FOR THE MAIN EVENT&#127882;</center>

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# <center>How to wake up early ?</center>
<center>(We are aiming to wake up @ 4:30 am )</center>

### <center>:clock10: Sleep early at night :clock10:</center>
<center>Make sure to read **[How to sleep early?](#howSleep)**</center>

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### <center>&#127829;Make sure that your stomach is full&#127829;</center>

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### <center>Set your alarm like this</center>
![alarm image](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/ds0kmsd9z54hstik4zco.JPG)

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### <center>Make friends with early risers and create a support system for yourself</center>
- Ask them to call you in the morning :phone:.
- Ask them to remind you to sleep early at night&#127751;
- You get the point :white_check_mark:

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### <center>You can ask your parents to wake you up in the morning</center>
(add the words AT+ANY+COST in the sentence while requesting)

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### <center>Wash your face immediately after waking up</center>

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### <center>&#127861;&#9749;Drink your favourite beverage(Coffee/Tea)&#9749;&#127861;</center>

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### <center>&#127939;Cardio in the morning will wake you up properly&#127939;</center>

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<center>**NOTE**: _**Don't make sudden changes. Try to wake up 30 minutes early everyday until you reach your goal**_</center>

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###<center> :confetti_ball: :tada: Congratulations :tada:  :confetti_ball: </center>
<center>You have completed this article

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