Here are seven things you might do towake up easierand feel refreshed.
Hitting the snooze button, however, can return you to REM sleep.
Ideally, you would wake up to sunlight streaming in your window every day.
Caffeine blocksadenosine, a chemical that makes us feel sleepy.
Hence, a cup of coffee reduces fatigue and improves focus and concentration.
Scheduling a short period of exercise upon awakening can help get you going.
Furthermore, getting regular exercise each day has been shown to improve your sleep overall.
Even a small morning meal can give you aburst of energyto get your day going.
If you include a caffeinated beverage, you may get even more of a benefit.
There is evidence that eatinglow-glycemicand high-protein foods at breakfast can increase morning energy levels.
Our bodies prefer to follow regular patterns and our behavior can reinforce these natural circadian rhythms.
Hence, being a night owl can have negative consequences.
Expose yourself to as much light as possible.
Morning light exposure is known to promote wakefulness.
How can you wake up more easily if you’re a heavy sleeper?
A variety of strategies have proven to be helpful for waking up more easily in the mornings.
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