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Razo · 11-05-2006, 07:23 AM

I wasn't always an early riser, but I know that when i did decide to become one it was extremely easy and has stuck with me for almost 3 years now (14yo when i started), so without much knowledge of discipline or anyone really helping me (my family still sleeps in regularly), how did i do it?

I can't say there's one magical answer, but looking back, i think that probably the most significant change that allowed me to do this was to plan ahead, like others have said, to begin the day with a handfull of activities that i had planned the night before, and viola. It just motivated me so much that i was doing so much before most people were even awake!

Now days i don't need an alarm, but i remember the very first day i started, I failed, and so i decided on a solution, its nothing extraordinary but here it is. This method requires that you fulfil these actions without fail, i would usually rush to get them done, almost as if i was trying to get a personal best time in accomplishing them.

1. I used my mobile phone as an alarm and put it on top of a bookshelf next to my door, that way, i'd have to literally jump and run out of my bed so as to not only reach it, but turn it off before anyone else heard it.

2. Turn lights on straight away, my lamp, and my computer monitor (even my blinds, even though it was still dark outside.) optional* crank on fast music or radio.

3. Make my bed. sounds stupid, and it still feels like a chore til this day, but it kept me from going back in.

4. Run downstairs and have a good breakfast (its been said that apples work better than caffiene in the mornings)

5. Your gonna really hate this one, i remember i did this even during the winter months. HAVE A COLD SHOWER. its so hard the first time, you do actually eventually get used to it, kinda, but it works like a charm.

If you manage to do all those things quickly (i had a checklist that i ticked while running around to get those things done) then i'm pretty sure there's no way your gonna get back to sleep.

if it seems like too much, then simply just try steps 1 & 5. good luck!

11-05-2006, 07:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Razo Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 43	Planning Ahead I wasn't always an early riser, but I know that when i did decide to become one it was extremely easy and has stuck with me for almost 3 years now (14yo when i started), so without much knowledge of discipline or anyone really helping me (my family still sleeps in regularly), how did i do it? I can't say there's one magical answer, but looking back, i think that probably the most significant change that allowed me to do this was to plan ahead, like others have said, to begin the day with a handfull of activities that i had planned the night before, and viola. It just motivated me so much that i was doing so much before most people were even awake! Now days i don't need an alarm, but i remember the very first day i started, I failed, and so i decided on a solution, its nothing extraordinary but here it is. This method requires that you fulfil these actions without fail, i would usually rush to get them done, almost as if i was trying to get a personal best time in accomplishing them. 1. I used my mobile phone as an alarm and put it on top of a bookshelf next to my door, that way, i'd have to literally jump and run out of my bed so as to not only reach it, but turn it off before anyone else heard it. 2. Turn lights on straight away, my lamp, and my computer monitor (even my blinds, even though it was still dark outside.) optional* crank on fast music or radio. 3. Make my bed. sounds stupid, and it still feels like a chore til this day, but it kept me from going back in. 4. Run downstairs and have a good breakfast (its been said that apples work better than caffiene in the mornings) 5. Your gonna really hate this one, i remember i did this even during the winter months. HAVE A COLD SHOWER. its so hard the first time, you do actually eventually get used to it, kinda, but it works like a charm. If you manage to do all those things quickly (i had a checklist that i ticked while running around to get those things done) then i'm pretty sure there's no way your gonna get back to sleep. if it seems like too much, then simply just try steps 1 & 5. good luck!