Feb 26 in General discussion
How I Programmed My Body to Wake Up Early Every Day
First of all... Why is sleep important?
Well if you prioritize your fitness, physical health, or mental health/performance.... then sleep matters!
When you sleep, not only do you physically repair your body's injuries, but your brain works on storing your memories and replenishing everything your body needs for the next day - including hormones!
Hormones are a crucial part to how your body performs. Hormones control your physical gains, they control your hunger, your thirst, your overall energy, and so much more! Without proper sleep, your hormones will be completely out of wack.
For most adults, 7-9 hours of sleep a night is optimal!
I think I have sold you on why you need to sleep. Now here is how I programmed my body to go to bed early and wake up early every single night.
Step 1: Go HARD during the day.
-work your ass off. Work so hard your body is begging to be in bed by 9 pm.
-When I was an NCAA gymnast trying to sleep early for 6am workouts, I told myself if I couldn't fall asleep within 5 minutes, then I didn't work hard enough today and I needed to go harder. EMPTY YOUR FREAKING TANKS!
Step 2: Practice proper Sleep hygiene. This includes:
-no caffeine past noon
-avoid eating big meals right before bed
-avoid blue light: buy blue light glasses or better yet, shut off all electronics at the bare minimum 30 minutes before bed (2 hours is better). Read a book instead of scroll on social media or watch tv.
-lower your body temperature (via thermostat or shower before going to bed)
Step 3:
-Develop a ROUTINE! the more days in a row consecutively in a row, the easier it is for your body to naturally. wake up. I am at the point where my body is just up at 4 am without an alarm (as long as I go to bed between 9 and 10pm)
-Don't change your routine on the weekends. Why throw off a good habit?
-Of course life happens and you may not always be able to be in bed by 9. Even I cover sporting events that go until 10pm. If you were up at 4 am, you will be ready to sleep when you get home.
Step 4: Reap the benefits
-Go to the gym and get whatever equipment you want when you want it (no more crowded gyms)
-Work on your studies or business uninterrupted. There are far less distractions at 4am vs 9pm.
-Clean the house uninterrupted. If you have kids, no need to worry about your kids ruining all of the hard work you put in to clean the house. AND you don't miss out on family time.
I could go on and on about the benefits of shifting your sleep schedule. I understand this isn't for everyone, but at least give it a try!
How do you guys get yourself to wake up early?
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How I Programmed My Body to Wake Up Early Every Day
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