{"id":1150,"date":"2009-11-02T09:41:43","date_gmt":"2009-11-02T17:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=1150"},"modified":"2013-08-20T14:44:24","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T22:44:24","slug":"how-to-get-out-of-bed-when-you-really-dont-feel-like-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-get-out-of-bed-when-you-really-dont-feel-like-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Out of Bed When You Really Don\u2019t Feel Like It"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve all been there: the alarm goes off, we\u2019re feeling groggy, reach out and slap it to snooze<\/em>. Five minutes later, the same things happens. We switch the alarm off again. The thought of getting out of bed seems like way too much effort. We know that, once we get up, we have to launch into the day \u2013 that to-do list we made last night, those\u00a0 chores that need doing…<\/p>\n

If you have to get yourself up to get to work by 8am, you\u2019ll manage it. But if you work for yourself, if you\u2019re a student, or if it\u2019s the weekend, it can be a lot tougher.<\/p>\n

Why do we end up talking ourselves into staying in bed<\/strong> … even when, if we think about it rationally, we\u2019d much rather be getting on with something than going through the alarm-snooze-alarm-snooze cycle of supremely low-quality sleep?<\/p>\n

Note: I\u2019m not talking about depression here. If you think you might be depressed, please consult your doctor and get professional help and advice.<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Your Motivation?<\/h2>\n

First off, why<\/em> are you getting out of bed? Why don\u2019t you just spend the whole day lying around, snoozing, eating toast (and getting crumbs in the sheets)?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the type of person who can spring out of bed at dawn, just because it\u2019s a beautiful day, gosh darn it, and you\u2019re out to change the world, etc., then congratulations. You\u2019re probably one of those weirdos that doesn\u2019t drink coffee in the morning either.<\/p>\n

(Michael Harrison, 10 Geeky Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning<\/a>, Wired.com)<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll bet you\u2019ve got something<\/em><\/strong> important that you want to do: some<\/em><\/strong> reason that\u2019ll get you excited enough to want to get out of bed.<\/strong> Find something that\u2019s meaningful to you and make that your reason to get up in the morning.<\/p>\n

It might be having time to exercise. It might be spending the first hour of your day writing your novel. It might be your chance to work on your small business before the workday. It might be the child-free time you get to put your thoughts straight.<\/p>\n

Starting off your day with your hardest task (also known as \u201ceating that frog\u201d) can be counter-productive if it discourages you from getting out of bed! So, for a change, plan something that\u2019s fun<\/em> and energizing for the start of your day. It could be as simple as a tasty breakfast, or your favorite soap in the shower.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Think Too Much<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s definitely a danger in thinking<\/em> too much when you\u2019re feeling groggy. It\u2019s very easy to start running through your to-do list (\u201cI must phone Jack \u2026 and clear my inbox \u2026 and clean the kitchen \u2026\u201d) and frankly, you can end up feeling exhausted just thinking<\/em> about all those tasks.<\/p>\n

I like Steve Pavlina\u2019s method of not thinking about getting up<\/a><\/em>: just get out of bed and start moving \u2013 your mind will catch up with you!<\/p>\n

If you find yourself running through everything you need to do in the day, stop. Focus on that first half hour or hour of your day \u2013 the one thing you really want<\/em><\/strong> to get out of bed for.<\/strong> Then throw off the covers and move those legs!<\/p>\n

Practical Tips<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, a deep-seated reluctance to get out of bed isn\u2019t just due to a lack of motivation. You can help yourself by implementing a few very practical ideas:<\/p>\n

Go to Bed Earlier<\/h3>\n

I know this sounds ridiculously obvious, but if you go to bed late and try to get up at 6am, you\u2019re going to struggle. If you\u2019re prone to getting distracted by watching TV, writing blog posts or hanging out on Twitter, set an alarm to tell you when to go to bed<\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong> You could also ask a spouse or housemate to remind you at, say, 10.30pm if you\u2019re not already heading to bed.<\/p>\n

Make sure you\u2019re getting good quality sleep, too<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Put Your Alarm Across the Room<\/h3>\n

As a teen, I realized I can reach out, switch off an alarm, and go straight back to sleep. Since then, I\u2019ve always positioned my alarm clock across the room, so that I have to get out of bed to switch it off. So long as you stay<\/em><\/strong> out of bed once you\u2019re up<\/strong>, you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n

Have Your Clothes Ready<\/h3>\n

One of my dozy excuses for not getting out of bed is often \u201cI can\u2019t decide what I\u2019m going to wear.\u201d (Given that the answer is usually \u201cjeans and a t-shirt\u201d, I\u2019m not quite sure why this causes such early-morning angst. It may be a throwback to my teen years\u2026) If you make a similarly crap excuse, there\u2019s a pretty simple solution: put out your clothes the night before.<\/strong><\/p>\n

(If you\u2019re inclined towards morning exercising, set your gym kit ready too.)<\/p>\n

So \u2026 are you one of those lucky folks who can wake up feeling well-rested and enthusiastic before <\/em>the alarm? Or do you have mornings where you tell yourself \u201cjust five more minutes\u201d for two hours? What tips \u2013 or cautionary tales \u2013 do you have for morning sluggards?<\/p>\n

Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n

A 3 Step Routine To Boost Energy<\/a><\/p>\n

5 Unusual Ways To Get Super Quality Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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