6 Tips For Getting Out Of Bed

Becoming a morning person involves preparation the night before.

1. Pick the time you need to get up and work backwards from there - Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Working backwards to set a bedtime prioritizes sleep.

2. Avoid alcohol and food right before bed - Late night eating can cause heartburn and alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns.

3. Remove your smartphone, tablet, and laptop from your bedroom - Harvard study showed that blue light from these devices disrupted sleep cycles more than other types of light.

4. Use the 30 minutes before bed to relax - reading a book, journaling, or meditating are all ways to calm the body and mind.  

5. When you wake find sunlight as soon as possible - Bright light stops the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates our sleep cycles.

6. Exercise for at least 20 minutes in the morning - Researchers at the University of Georgia found that even single bouts of exercise consistently improved feelings of energy.