These six common mistakes are stopping you getting out of bed in morning
Brits might be tempted to slip back into last year's bad habits, with the novelty of New Year's Resolutions wearing off as we approach March.
One of the most common habits that we tend to revert back to is snoozing after their alarm has gone off. Getting up on our first alarm is a common struggle amongst many of us during the dark winter months.
Not only does this leave you feeling groggy and unproductive, it also has a detrimental impact on any new morning routines that have been put in place since the start of the year.
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With this in mind, the sleep experts at specialist bed manufacturer Get Laid Beds have identified six common mistakes Brits make that increase the likelihood of them snoozing in the mornings.
The common mistakes that are stopping you getting up in the morning:
1. Setting multiple alarms
While setting multiple alarms may seem like a sure-fire way to wake up on time, it does more harm than good. Repeatedly waking up and dozing off fragments your sleep cycle, preventing deep and restorative rest.
This leaves you even more tired. Relying on a single alarm eliminates the temptation to hit snooze, forcing you to start your day without a safety net.
2. Failing to switch a light on when your alarm first goes off
Getting out of bed can feel even more challenging due to the lack of morning sunlight. Light plays a crucial role in regulating your circadian rhythm, and without it, your body may still think it is night and resist waking up.
Turning on a light as soon as your alarm goes off signals to your body that it’s morning, helping to promote alertness and ease the transition into daytime.
3. Waking up to a cold house
Waking up in a cold room makes the thought of leaving your warm bed unbearable, and with the chilly temperatures continuing into March, sticking to good morning habits are likely to feel all the more challenging.
To combat the cold and temptation to stay in bed, set your heating to turn on automatically before you wake up in the morning. This will make for a more comfortable and inviting start to the day ahead.
4. Not getting up straight away
Staying tucked up in bed keeps your body in a state of sleep inertia, making it harder to wake up and be fully alert. George Sfintescu, sleep editor at Get Laid Beds, advised trying Mel Robbins' five-second rule technique.
He explained: "Counting down from five and getting out of bed without hesitation when you reach one helps you mentally prepare yourself to get up, telling your body it's time to start the day. Alternatively, for those relying on their phone as an alarm clock, leave it across the other side of the room so you’re forced to get out of bed to physically switch the alarm off.”
5. Poor night-time routine leading to disrupted sleep
Too much caffeine, inconsistent bedtimes and too much blue light at night can lead to restlessness and disrupt your body's circadian rhythm. This causes inadequate sleep and makes it harder to wake up when your alarm goes off.
If you create a calm and consistent bedtime routine and avoid unhealthy habits at night, you’ll feel more refreshed in the morning and have a positive, productive start to your day.
6. Missing the opportunity to go outside during daylight hours
Spending just a few minutes outside each day can enhance your mood and wakefulness, as natural light helps to regulate your body clock and boosts serotonin levels.
During the winter, incorporating time outside in daylight hours will go a long way to ensuring you have a good night’s sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to get up when your alarm goes off the following morning.
