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Mornings are (fucking) tough. Getting out of bed should be an Olympic sport. It's that hard.
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But you should want to be the Michael Phelps of rolling out of the hay, because if you (fuck up) your sleep, you can (fuck up) your life.
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Chronic sleep loss has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
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It can also impair the thinking and learning processes while contributing to symptoms of depression.
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Perhaps most frightening is you kill your sex drive and speed up the process of aging.
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So if you don't wanna die, and be hot, listen up!
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Waking up on the right side of the bed, of course, means you have to get a good night's sleep the night before.
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That means getting enough sleep (six to eight hours ideally), sticking to a sleep schedule, and maintaining a comfortable sleep environment.
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If you're feeling really ballsy about getting some quality shut-eye—and you should be—then cut the caffeine, booze, and screens, like TV and your laptop, well before you go to bed.
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Don't go to bed hungry, don't go to bed full, and don't go to bed thirsty.
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While you're sleeping, you can't really do much aside from, well, sleep.
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So let's skip that part and get right to the good stuff—waking up.
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First and foremost, set yourself up for success.
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Have your alarm clock across the room, so you have to get up to turn it off.
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If you drink coffee, preset it to brew before you wake up.
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And for the love of everything that is holy, don't hit snooze.
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Once you're out of bed, have a big ass glass of water. It would get your metabolism revving and flush out toxins, plus, rehydrate your body and it's good for your brain.
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But most important of all, have goals and a plan when you wake up in the morning.
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Why are you waking up early? To work out or maybe grab a coffee?
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Wake up with the mentality of a champ, not a scrub.
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Now get cracking because next time you shut-eye, you'd better shut it down.
