Recent college grad here...
I started a job about 4 months ago that requires me to be at work by 8am. I find it soooooo so so hard to drag my butt out of bed at 6:45am every morning. At first, I though that this would only be temporary and that I would get used to getting up early, but 4 months later I'm still struggling to get out of bed.
That alarm goes off and....im dead...i wanna pick it up and throw it agianst the wall...
Then when im in work ...im sooo tired...all i can think about is going to bed..
I'm getting tired of spending all my pay at starbucks just to keep myself awake in the morning..
Its not like I go to bed all that late..usually 11pm at the latest..
I hate mornings!!
anyone have any suggestions on how to wake up all peppy and ready to go to work..
btw on the weekends I usually get up at 10 or 11 and notice I have so much more energy and feel great... I wish work started at noon...id be set
2007-06-21 02:50:37 · 15 answers · asked by C. D 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I totally feel ya. I have to be at work at 8 and to get to work on time I have to get up at 5:45! I usually get to work at 8:15 but good thing nobody notices. I am just not a morning person, I can never get up, never could, probably never will...I guess we have to accept it.
2007-06-21 02:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by pancake on my face 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you're not a morning person, but you do need a certain amount of sleep. First try getting to bed one hour earlier each night. Don't keep the alarm within reach so that you have to get up each morning to turn it off. If you try, you can change the attitude towards that nasty alarm clock by immediately adjusting your thinking. Get up to turn the clock off and immediately do some stretches or other type of exercise.
Unless your place of employment has flex time, you need to make some adjustments. If you can't function, you're of little use to the company and they'll notice. Too much caffeine will do more harm than good. If all else fails, you may have to look for a job where you can start later. Good luck!
2007-06-21 02:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Lady G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there. The college sleep schedule is so sporadic that it's hard to adjust to anything that's set, especially f you have to get up early.
First make sure you always get eight hours. If you already do that, I would recommend exercising daily. It sounds funny but it really does help you not only get to sleep at night but it also gives you energy in the morning. Force yourself out of bed and go for a brisk run, it will keep you nice and alert at work and you will feel great.
Also don't overdo the sleep on the weekends. It's nice to sleep in every now and then but don't completely change your schedule for two days because then you'll have to start anew every week. Good luck!
2007-06-21 02:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG 11pm is super late to go to bed and be awake by 645. Try this at least for one day. Go to bed at 8:30 or 9 the latest. Then see how you wake up in the am. No wonder. If I went to bed at that time, I would probobly hate the mornings too.
2007-06-21 02:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by Is that your final answer? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be trying to get 8-10 hours of sleep. Right now you are only getting 8, so maybe try going to bed by 9pm and waking up around 6:45am. See if it makes a difference. Read your Bible before you go to bed and when you wake up - it calms your spirit and gives you true rest - just like 10 min. each time.
2007-06-21 02:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by KrzyMom2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a saying-"Early to bed early to rise". However now a days people put alarm. But mine is different. If I have to get up at 4 in the morning, then at night before going to bed I wash my hands and feet and face. Then sitting on the bed I determine to get up at that time. I remind my mind to do so and its sure to get up.
2016-05-21 10:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a warm bath and get to bed by 9:30 p.m. every night. No caffeine after 2 p.m.! Stay on the same schedule even on the weekends - your body likes regularity! ( No sleeping pills....)
2007-06-21 02:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is body pshychology that it needs pleasure as in rest a lot. but it is up to you how you manage it. Sleep early in the night and keep it in mind that you have to wake up early in the morning, for more reminder put a alarm and slowly and gradually you will get habituated.
2007-06-21 02:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by devasish s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to bed at 10:30. That extra 1/2hr might help.
Your body just needs to adjust. It may take awhile.
Welcome to the real world!!
2007-06-21 02:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to bed earlier still. And wake up to ginseng and an energy drink. Seriously, Forget the coffee, it's no good.
2007-06-21 02:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋