3 Simple Steps to Becoming a Morning Person

Although our circadian rhythm is determined by genetics and being ‘a morning person’ is unfortunately outside of our control on a biological level, there are a few things we can do to make mornings a little bit easier and much less stressful. Here’s how to become a morning person in 3 simple steps!

Step 1: Limit caffeine

We know this advice is contrary to popular opinion. But before you pick up your double long black and click off this article take a second to hear us out. Caffeine blocks the receptors in our brain that make us feel tired and in turn stimulates a feeling of being alert and awake. 

It goes without saying that this isn’t ideal when it comes to getting a good night's sleep, so try to swap out your morning coffee for a decaf alternative or herbal tea. The first step to making mornings more enjoyable is getting a great sleep, so trust us. If you can bear to let go of your morning caffeine hit you’ll begin to enjoy mornings again because you won’t wake up feeling exhausted.

Step 2: Stop hitting snooze

This one is all about your mindset. By hitting snooze, we’re essentially convincing ourselves (almost habitually) that getting up in the morning is really hard, so we put it off. Not only will you be creating a healthier habit by getting up as soon as your alarm goes off, but you’ll coincidentally be improving your quality of sleep with a regular sleep pattern (as long as your bedtime stays consistent too). 

Step 3: Change up your routine 

There are a few things we can do in our everyday lives and ongoing routines to make early mornings part of our reality. These include: 

• Swap out late night workouts for the morning (or on your lunch break).

• Set your phone and laptop to day and night lighting - this avoids blue screen light right before bed. 

• Go to sleep earlier. Start by jumping into bed 15 minutes earlier than normal and then build from there. 

• Don’t eat right before bed. Ideally, give your body 1 to 2 hours for your food to settle before going to sleep. 

Ultimately, realigning your routine to be more ‘morning friendly’ will take time. So make sure to set realistic goals and celebrate the small wins along the way. Ready to switch to a morning workout routine? Make it happen with a FREE trial at Zap.