Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Me, too, Eldred. I can't really exercise that early because I would wake the babies. However, I could get lots of work done so I could exercise laterm Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 How to wake up when your alarm goes off & not sleep in This matter is something that is very personal. Everyone has different body clocks. Some people respond to one technique while others will not respond at all. Make sure you experiment with a variety of different techniques and find out what works best for you. 1. Put your alarm away from the bed The first thing you need to do is move your alarm away from your bed. This will stop you from just hitting the snooze button and diving back under the covers. And we all know what that means – another hour of sleep! Ideally you should have to get out of bed in order to turn off your alarm. Once you are out you will have a much better chance of staying out. Try this and see if it helps. 2. Go to bed early If you do not go to bed early it will be extremely hard to get up when your alarm goes off. You will not wake up fresh and alive and instead will feel groggy and tired. The comfortable blankets will be too tempting and you will fall right back to sleep. If you are having problems getting up early you need to go to bed earlier. It is not rocket science. In fact, this is one of the most simple points that people overlook. Find your optimal time and go with it. 3. Get up at the same time everyday You need to get out of bed at the same time everyday, even on weekends. If you change times everyday you will irritate your body clock and find it extremely difficult to get out of bed when you actually want to. Pick a time and set your alarm to it and never change it. After a few weeks you will find it quite normal to get up early. 4. Don’t drink coffee Coffee is medically renowned as one of the worst substances you can take if you are trying to get a more regular sleep pattern. Coffee irritates your gut and intestinal tract and this causes certain imbalances which cause you to have a shallow sleep. If you had a lot of coffee during the day you will be a lot less likely to get a good night’s sleep and as such waking up will be hard. 5. Drink a glass of water Next to your alarm, on the other side of the room, should be a big tall glass of water that you put there the night before. When you stumble out of bed to get your alarm you should drink the glass of water straight away. This is a great tactic that many people throughout history have utilized. The water kick starts your metabolism and really seems to wake you up. 6. Don’t be too warm If you sleep with a lot of covers on it is likely that you will find it difficult to get out of bed. I have found that I have a much better chance of getting up early when my alarm goes off if my covers are not too thick. Sure, you need to be comfortable but the trick is to not overdo it. A sheet and a blanket is probably enough. Quilts are just too luxurious for me! 7. Make a serious promise Taking a vow is one of the best ways to change your bed habits. This situation is no different. If you have no inner reason for getting up when your alarm goes off then it is unlikely you will succeed. Try to think of a few concrete reasons why you need to get up. For example, getting up early so you can exercise to avoid a heart attack is a good reason. Think of your own personal ambition and then take a vow in front of some people that you love and respect. 8. Reward yourself Give yourself a reward for your successes. If you get up at 5.30am for five days in a row you can go to Mc’s for breakfast on Saturday. Or you can get that new T-shirt that you wanted. If you reward good behavior you will find that you have both a positive and a negative reason for getting up at a good time. 9. Remember the benefits Getting up early has so many amazing benefits. You will experience more of your life and you will have more hours in the day to do things. Sleeping is nice while you are doing it but later on you regret all the time that you wasted. We already spend half of our life asleep – why do you want to waste any more?  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:18 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference Me, too, Eldred. I can't really exercise that early because I would wake the babies. However, I could get lots of work done so I could exercise laterm Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. 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Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 1. Get enough sleep. It’s hard to drag yourself out of bed after one night of inadequate sleep, and chronic sleep deprivation (a sleep deficit) makes the task even harder. Determine how much sleep you need and make sure to get about that amount each night. At a bare minimum, when waking up on time is crucial, you should try very hard to go to sleep for at least eight hours, even if you have otherwise restful sleep patterns. Your body can't " store " sleep. 2. Get into a rhythm. Your body’s clock follows a circadian rhythm. If your rhythm is set properly, you may be able to regularly wake up refreshed without an alarm, but if it’s not you’ll wake up groggy or even sleep through your alarm altogether. Make an effort to get to bed and to get up at about the same times every day. If you work changing shifts or otherwise have to adjust your schedule, your rhythm will be thrown off for a while, but you can reset it over a few days. 3. Adjust for your sleep cycles. The typical human sleep cycle is 90 minutes. Adjust the time you wake up or the time you go to bed so that you sleep for some multiple of 90 minutes (6, 7.5 or 9 hours, for example), and you’ll wake up more refreshed. 4. Sleep well. Eight hours of sleep won’t help you much if you don’t get quality sleep. Minimize disturbances that may wake you up in the night: * Get a comfortable bed * Set your thermostat so you’ll sleep at a comfortable temperature * Reduce external noises by closing windows, turning off the TV, or using a device that generates constant “white noise.†* Guard against mosquitoes if you are in a place where mosquitos are a problem and take preventive measures so you are fully guarded against them when asleep. * Consider getting a larger bed or sleeping in separated beds if your spouse or partner wakes you up with his or her tossing and turning. Better yet, get a mattress that absorbs motion and will not be felt by your partner. * Abstain from caffeine and alcohol six hours before you go to sleep, because caffeine can stay in your system that long., especially at night. * Darken the room. Bright lights will keep you awake. * Read the related wikiHows for more tips on getting to sleep and getting quality sleep. 5. Get the right alarm clock. Some people need a very loud, harsh alarm, some can’t wake up to the radio, and some find that gradual waking works best. There are even many varieties of alarms to stick near you that will vibrate to awaken you, including a vibrating pillow, wrist band, and devices that clip on to your pillow or go between your mattresses. Experiment to find the alarm clock that’s best for you and your neighbor(assuming you want to be respectful of course!) 6. Position your alarm clock so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off. It’s quite common to reach over to the nightstand, turn off the alarm, and go back to sleep without even remembering doing so. If you have to get out of bed and walk across the room, however, you’re more likely to stay awake. 7. Set multiple alarm clocks. If you know that one alarm will not wake you up permanently, set more than one to go off. You can set them both for the same time if you have trouble hearing just one, or you can set the second to go off 5-10 minutes after the first. You may find it helps if they make different sounds. 8. Get someone to help you. If your spouse or partner, or just a roommate doesn’t have trouble waking up on time, ask him or her to help you wake up and to make sure you stay awake. A reliable roommate might also be willing to help if you give him or her a few bucks or cook breakfast. You could also ask a friend to call you in the morning and talk to you for a minute or so until you become fully awake. If you can’t find a reliable friend who’s willing to help, get a wakeup call. Long a staple in hotels, wakeup calls to your home or cell phone are now available by subscription or for one-time calls. 9. Get out of bed if you wake up a few minutes before your alarm rings. Because of nightly hormonal changes to natural sleep cycles, many people find that they wake up a few minutes before their alarm goes off. If this occurs, consider it a sign that you’re ready to get up. If you go back to sleep to wait for the alarm, you’ll likely feel more drowsy. 10. Brighten up your bedroom. The body naturally wakes up faster when it’s light outside, so keep your curtains open to use the sun to help you awake. If you need to wake up when it’s dark, or if you live in a dreary, cloudy place, consider using a timer on your bedroom lamp or getting a light box or a bedside dawn simulator. 11. Get pumped. When you wake up, get out of bed immediately and get moving. Do some calisthenics or quickly go about your morning routine. 12. Take a shower as soon as you get out of bed, alternating the temperatures between hot and cold to get your circulation going. Use shower gels with ingredients such as lemon or peppermint essential oils to help make you more alert. If a shower is not possible, try putting a couple of drops of essential oils onto a tissue and inhaling their fragrance. Some alarm clocks now have aromatherapy components built in, as well. 13. Have a drink. Drinking some water as soon as you wake up stimulates the body and will help you stay awake. If you need something stronger, try coffee or tea. If you have trouble making it out of your bedroom without coffee, consider putting your coffeemaker in your room and setting the timer so that a cup of Joe will be waiting for you when you wake up. 14. Use a very loud alarm like the windup clock pictured above. Place the clock inside a kitchen pot or other metal container turned upside down. Or sleep with headphones on so you get the jolt awake without disturbing others!  ------------------ " Dogs are blameless, devoid of calculation, neither blessed nor cursed with human motives. They can't really be held responsible for what they do. But we can. " -- Jon Katz I GoodSearch for www.OldDogHaven.org ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:18 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference Me, too, Eldred. I can't really exercise that early because I would wake the babies. However, I could get lots of work done so I could exercise laterm Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. 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Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 * If all else fails, just put your alarm clock away from your bed, and extra loud. You wont be able to sleep, if you don't get up. * Try placing peppermints, gum, or any kind of food on top of your alarm. When the alarm goes off, pop some into your mouth before turning it off. Just be careful about not choking, should you go back to sleep. Additionally, mint flavor can increase your alertness. * After turning off the alarm, go immediately to the bathroom and splash some cold water in your face until you are awake. * If you are having a hard time waking yourself up while you are lying in bed, tense all the muscles in your body. Do so several times holding the tension in all the muscles for a few seconds each time. This will arouse the will and energy and get the body " in gear. " * There are some clocks out there that have a part that either flies or rolls around, and in order to shut the alarm off, you have to catch them and return them to the alarm base. Ex. " Clocky Mobile Alarm Clock " or " Blowfly Alarm Clock " Another clock that works very well is the " Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock " . This clock is very loud, and also comes with a powerful vibration device to put under your mattress to shake you awake. * If you know that you find it difficult to function in the mornings, prepare as much as you can the night before, so that you have less to worry about when you wake up. * Before you go to sleep, try telling yourself what time you want to wake up. It may sound strange, but often works. * You might want to give yourself a tiny boost in the morning by having something to look forward to. It doesn't have to be something big, but just something that will brighten your day and make you want to get out of bed. * Make sure to remember all the reasons you need to get right out of bed. * A B-complex vitamin supplement may help a person to establish (or change) a natural circadian rhythm. * Get a whiteboard and write down a few good things that you're looking forward to (even if it's getting home!) for motivational purposes. Also write down a few mandatory things you need to do in the morning. For example, you may need to finish typing your report. Write that down. * Try drinking something before you go to sleep, such as a bottle of water. By the time your alarm goes off, you will probably have to use the bathroom and won't be able to go back to sleep comfortably. ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:18 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference Me, too, Eldred. I can't really exercise that early because I would wake the babies. However, I could get lots of work done so I could exercise laterm Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thanks, Colleen!! I will try to remember these! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 there are a ton of tips for getting up with the alarm ... it took me about 4 months of 'working on it' to get it ... what I found for myself was that I wasn't really getting enough sleep, which made it that much harder to get up a little early ... once I changed that (going to bed earlier is just as hard!), getting up with a single alarm was a cinch! I think it's different for everyone! ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:45 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference  Thanks, Colleen!! I will try to remember these! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 You said something that struck a chord... " working on it. " This has been an issue lately for me. I don't want to " work " on anything else. I need a magic solution, I guess. I will end here before I make this a pity party:) T Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 oh goodness ... how about setting an alarm to go to bed then instead? my version of 'working on it' was trying to figure out why I had a hard time getting up with the alarm! I tried a number of different solutions before it dawned on me that my lack of sleep was the culprit! ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference  You said something that struck a chord... " working on it. " This has been an issue lately for me. I don't want to " work " on anything else. I need a magic solution, I guess. I will end here before I make this a pity party:) T Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I will try that. Thank you:). An alarm for bed works for the kids, why not us? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® Re: What a difference > > Last night, before bed I made first entry in my control journal. I went to sleep feeling wonderful. My alarm was set to go off at 5 am so I could walk on my treadmill for 30 minutes. I woke up, got on the treadmill and did my thing. When I was done I got a shower, got ready for work and now the baby is watching cartoons as I sit here and write this. Normally my mornings are filled with chaos. Running around like a crazy person and rushing. Not today. It's so calm and peaceful. > How did you convince yourself to get up that 1/2 hour early? I keep setting my alarm early, but when it goes off I always reset it even later. Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I get up at 4:15 am M-F for work and 'sleep in' until 6 or 6:30 am on weekends! so I really do go to bed at 8 pm M-F and splurge and stay up later on the weekends (but not by much) - I work a 9 - 10 hour day so getting more sleep was positive for me in a number of ways (besides being able to get up with the alarm on the first ring!) -- it was easier to not have afternoon 'slumps' (I truly was tired!), different foods were more appealing (ate a lot more sugar & carbs when I was sleep deprived as I totally craved them!), more energy for working out. It was hard at first to go to bed that early, but after just a few days, the differences in how I felt made it worthwhile! I workout after work in a Crossfit class - would love to work out before work but that would be crazy with my hours! I do work out first thing in the am on Sat & Sunday and it's a great way to start my day with lots of energy plus I really feel like I've accomplished more (also incentive to get up, get ready vs. linger in the pj's!)  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference  > > How to wake up when your alarm goes off & not sleep in > This matter is something that is very personal. Everyone has > different body clocks. Some people respond to one technique while others will not respond at all. Make sure you experiment with a variety of > different techniques and find out what works best for you. > 1. Put your alarm away from the bed > The first thing you need to do is move your alarm away from your bed. > This will stop you from just hitting the snooze button and diving back > under the covers. And we all know what that means †" another hour of > sleep! > Ideally you should have to get out of bed in order to turn off your > alarm. Once you are out you will have a much better chance of staying > out. Try this and see if it helps. I've even gotten up, gone to the bathroom, then crawled back into bed. > 2. Go to bed early > If you do not go to bed early it will be extremely hard to get up when > your alarm goes off. You will not wake up fresh and alive and instead > will feel groggy and tired. The comfortable blankets will be too > tempting and you will fall right back to sleep. > If you are having problems getting up early you need to go to bed > earlier. It is not rocket science. In fact, this is one of the most > simple points that people overlook. Find your optimal time and go with > it. This would probably make the biggest difference. But I don't know why I don't go to bed earlier. It's just as confusing as why I overeat. It's probably because I'd have to go to bed WAY too early. If I don't set an alarm, I usually sleep for 8-9 hours. That would mean I'd have to be asleep by at least 9pm. Some days, I don't even get HOME until after that. I usually go to bed at about 11pm or midnight. But yeah, I have to figure out how to make SOMETHING work... > 3. Get up at the same time everyday > You need to get out of bed at the same time everyday, even on weekends. > If you change times everyday you will irritate your body clock and find > it extremely difficult to get out of bed when you actually want to. Pick > a time and set your alarm to it and never change it. After a few weeks > you will find it quite normal to get up early. > I've heard that before. Problem is, I have to get up at 6am just to get to work on time. If I want to exercise, I'd have to get up at 5am. I have no good reason to get up that early on the weekend... Unless something special is going on, I usually get up at 8 or 9 on the weekend. And I can't *stand* coffee...<g> Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 If you sleep in a very dark room and are light sensitive - have you ever tried one of those gradual light alarms (dawn simulators I think they are called)? I have a friend (who is very 'yoga' in her exercise & lifestyle!) who has one and swears by it. It gradually gets lighter (simulating daybreak) until your room is fully illuminated ... it's suppose to be a gentle way to wake up for your senses. I think I could sleep through anything tho if I were really tired so I never tried one. this one cracked me up http://www.hammacher.com/Product/70460 - it has light, sounds & smell - kind of getting to all your senses and getting you going!  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: What a difference  > > oh goodness ... how about setting an alarm to go to bed then instead? > > my version of 'working on it' was trying to figure out why I had a hard time getting up with the alarm! I tried a number of different solutions before it dawned on me that my lack of sleep was the culprit! > At one point, I considered putting my computer or TV on a timer to shut OFF when it was time to go to bed. I decided that would just make me mad when it went off in the middle of something... :-) Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Wow Colleen you are amazing! To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss > Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:24 PM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference  I get up at 4:15 am M-F for work and 'sleep in' until 6 or 6:30 am on weekends! so I really do go to bed at 8 pm M-F and splurge and stay up later on the weekends (but not by much) - I work a 9 - 10 hour day so getting more sleep was positive for me in a number of ways (besides being able to get up with the alarm on the first ring!) -- it was easier to not have afternoon 'slumps' (I truly was tired!), different foods were more appealing (ate a lot more sugar & carbs when I was sleep deprived as I totally craved them!), more energy for working out. It was hard at first to go to bed that early, but after just a few days, the differences in how I felt made it worthwhile! I workout after work in a Crossfit class - would love to work out before work but that would be crazy with my hours! I do work out first thing in the am on Sat & Sunday and it's a great way to start my day with lots of energy plus I really feel like I've accomplished more (also incentive to get up, get ready vs. linger in the pj's!)  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Re: What a difference  > > How to wake up when your alarm goes off & not sleep in > This matter is something that is very personal. Everyone has > different body clocks. Some people respond to one technique while others will not respond at all. Make sure you experiment with a variety of > different techniques and find out what works best for you. > 1. Put your alarm away from the bed > The first thing you need to do is move your alarm away from your bed. > This will stop you from just hitting the snooze button and diving back > under the covers. And we all know what that means †" another hour of > sleep! > Ideally you should have to get out of bed in order to turn off your > alarm. Once you are out you will have a much better chance of staying > out. Try this and see if it helps. I've even gotten up, gone to the bathroom, then crawled back into bed. > 2. Go to bed early > If you do not go to bed early it will be extremely hard to get up when > your alarm goes off. You will not wake up fresh and alive and instead > will feel groggy and tired. The comfortable blankets will be too > tempting and you will fall right back to sleep. > If you are having problems getting up early you need to go to bed > earlier. It is not rocket science. In fact, this is one of the most > simple points that people overlook. Find your optimal time and go with > it. This would probably make the biggest difference. But I don't know why I don't go to bed earlier. It's just as confusing as why I overeat. It's probably because I'd have to go to bed WAY too early. If I don't set an alarm, I usually sleep for 8-9 hours. That would mean I'd have to be asleep by at least 9pm. Some days, I don't even get HOME until after that. I usually go to bed at about 11pm or midnight. But yeah, I have to figure out how to make SOMETHING work... > 3. Get up at the same time everyday > You need to get out of bed at the same time everyday, even on weekends. > If you change times everyday you will irritate your body clock and find > it extremely difficult to get out of bed when you actually want to. Pick > a time and set your alarm to it and never change it. After a few weeks > you will find it quite normal to get up early. > I've heard that before. Problem is, I have to get up at 6am just to get to work on time. If I want to exercise, I'd have to get up at 5am. I have no good reason to get up that early on the weekend... Unless something special is going on, I usually get up at 8 or 9 on the weekend. And I can't *stand* coffee...<g> Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Colleen wrote: > If you sleep in a very dark room and are light sensitive - have you ever tried one of those gradual light alarms (dawn simulators I think they are called)? I have a friend (who is very 'yoga' in her exercise & lifestyle!) who has one and swears by it. It gradually gets lighter (simulating daybreak) until your room is fully illuminated ... it's suppose to be a gentle way to wake up for your senses. I think I could sleep through anything tho if I were really tired so I never tried one. this one cracked me up http://www.hammacher.com/Product/70460 - it has light, sounds & smell - kind of getting to all your senses and getting you going! > > Hehe... Well, THAT'S different...!<g> I've heard of waking up to gradually increasing sound, but I'd never heard of all that at ONCE. Eldred -- I'm raising money for Make-A-Wish! Please check my donation website at www.wam300.org Even a donation of $5 would help. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I have an internal alarm clock. I wake up around four to five am even on the weekends. I have been conditioned since my dads alarm would blare at four am to five every day of my life until I moved out at nineteen. Then there were children and newspapers to deliver. I don't find it hard even when I have only gotten four or five hours however I get really tired and do not have any focus if I get less than six hours and I am starting to see just one day at less than 7.5 and I am irrtable and emotional. Now if I could just get my night owl husband to not bang and turn on three lights and try to talk to me at one am I might do even better and not have insomiac nights......... if I go to sleep and I get woke up I have a double hard time getting back to sleep. It is getting better with meditation and watered down sleepy time tea and reading. Reading for enjoyment is a great joy to me so I have been reading before bed or if need get back to sleep. Interesting thread everyone. Hugs and Positive thoughts Constance in Mich Subject: Re: What a difference To: insideoutweightloss Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 2:12 PM  > > * Before you go to sleep, try telling yourself what time you want to wake up. It may sound strange, but often works. > I have a friend who can do that. She can do it even if she only gets 4-5 hours of sleep. Amazing. I've read somewhere that if you need an alarm clock to get up, you aren't getting enough sleep. If that's the case, I've been sleep-deprived for YEARS... Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Very interesting ! : ) Constance in Mich. thinks she might like it even if she does not need it. Subject: Re: Re: What a difference To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss > Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 2:32 PM  If you sleep in a very dark room and are light sensitive - have you ever tried one of those gradual light alarms (dawn simulators I think they are called)? I have a friend (who is very 'yoga' in her exercise & lifestyle!) who has one and swears by it. It gradually gets lighter (simulating daybreak) until your room is fully illuminated ... it's suppose to be a gentle way to wake up for your senses. I think I could sleep through anything tho if I were really tired so I never tried one. this one cracked me up http://www.hammacher.com/Product/70460 - it has light, sounds & smell - kind of getting to all your senses and getting you going!  ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: What a difference  > > oh goodness ... how about setting an alarm to go to bed then instead? > > my version of 'working on it' was trying to figure out why I had a hard time getting up with the alarm! I tried a number of different solutions before it dawned on me that my lack of sleep was the culprit! > At one point, I considered putting my computer or TV on a timer to shut OFF when it was time to go to bed. I decided that would just make me mad when it went off in the middle of something... :-) Eldred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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