How I Finally Became a Morning Person

Have you ever tried to wake up early?

You’ve probably been there: your alarm goes off, but you don’t get up. Instead, you suddenly hit snooze, roll over, and it’s 11 a.m.. Feeling tired and angry, you question why mornings are such a hassle.

Why Waking Up Early Was Hard

I understand what you mean; I’ve also been in that situation.

It depends on how much sleep I’m getting. Some days, I’m a morning person; others, I’m a night owl. But I’d rather be a morning person.

I’ve been getting up early for a while now. My mum would wake me up in the mornings.

She would wake me up for school, and I didn’t like it. Picture this: you’re all snuggled up in bed, feeling cozy and warm, drifting off into a pleasant dream, and then out of nowhere, your mum is yelling at you to wake up.

After finishing school and attending college, my sleep schedule went off the rails. Classes kicked off at 10 a.m. or sometimes even later, meaning I’d be up late and sleep the next morning.

I’ve never really felt energetic when I wake up.

I felt achy and foggy, so I down some coffee — plenty of it.

I’ve tried waking up early a few times. I once tried a morning routine based on Ayurveda and began waking up at 4 a.m.

I gave that a shot for a day. The next day, I woke at four but fell asleep around 9 a.m.

I gave waking up at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., and even 7 a.m. a shot, but none worked out. I didn’t fail.

I’d try to get up at those times, but my body and mind wouldn’t cooperate.

I usually don’t sleep until 11 a.m. and get up before 10 a.m., but I’ve noticed that the later I sleep in, the more sluggish I feel.

I even tried stretching, but when you’re running low on energy, motivation just isn’t there.

When I sleep in, I feel like I’m racing against the clock to finish everything, which keeps me up late at night. Getting up early feels impossible when I stay up until 2 or 3 a.m.

It turns into a cycle.

It’s frustrating that the world keeps going while I’m trying to get some sleep. All my friends are up until at least 2 a.m., and I’m the early sleeper in the group.

I stayed up late chatting and texting with friends, which was a big part.

The Unexpected Habit That Changed Everything

Let me share this unexpected habit that helped me start waking up early.

Trying to stay awake is one of the toughest things we deal with after getting out of bed.

The other day, I woke up pretty early. I didn’t plan it, but I got up at 7:30 a.m. I only got about 6 hours of sleep and still felt sluggish.

I had a ton on my plate, so hitting the snooze button wasn’t in the cards.

I jumped in the shower and threw on some clean clothes as soon as I got up.

You won’t believe this! I felt so much more energised. I was up and feeling great for the day.

That day, I wrapped up all my tasks before noon, which gave me plenty of time to engage in other activities.

I’ve got this new rule: shower within 30 minutes of waking up. This habit has genuinely helped me feel more alert.

The first thing I used to do when I woke up was grab my cup of coffee, but honestly, that didn’t help.

Now, every morning, I start my day with a refreshing shower and then enjoy my coffee while I sit down to write.

The Science Behind It

A warm shower in the morning helps your blood vessels open up a bit, which improves blood circulation. It boosts blood flow to your brain, helping you feel more awake and alert.

If you hop into a cold shower in the morning, that cold water on your skin gets your nervous system going and helps wake you up.

When you hop in the shower and put on clean clothes, your brain tells you that sleep is over and it’s time to start a new day.

Starting your day with a bath can become a nice little morning routine. Your shower sets the tone for the day. It can be so calming in the morning.

You know, there’s this interesting psychological phenomenon called the Zeigarnik effect.

It suggests that our brains have this natural urge to complete tasks once we’ve started them. A bath can be your first little victory of the day. You got up and jumped in the shower.

All set! It helps to transition to the next thing, whether enjoying breakfast, meditating, or firing up your laptop.

Once I get up and shower, I dive right into the most critical tasks for the day. I usually wrap things up by the afternoon. I can spend my evening catching up on a series or chilling with friends.

After a productive day, I fall asleep early at night and get 8 hours.

Small Shifts for Big Changes

Here’s a great tip: try not to check your phone until after you shower. Once you start scrolling on your phone, your body wants to relax even more.

If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself staying in bed for an extra 30 minutes, getting lost in those reels.

Mornings should be a chill time — a moment to kick back, think things over, and just be you before the day’s craziness kicks in.

Only check your phones when ready to jump into the world around you. So, it’s about an hour after I get up, right after I’m done with my meditation.

Try this one small shift if you’ve struggled to become a morning person. Let me know how it works for you.

“If you’re struggling with waking up early, try this: Shower within 30 minutes of waking up. It’s a simple habit that could make all the difference in how you start your day. Let me know how it works for you!”

“Have you tried any morning habits that helped you wake up earlier? Share your experiences in the comments — I’d love to hear what worked for you!”