How to Wake Up

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a dependable alarm clock.You want something that will go off at the right time every day.

   Something with enough volume to knock you out of a deep sleep.
   
   Make sure it has a battery backup.
   
   That way if the power goes out it will still wake you up.
   
   You don't have to spend a lot of money to find a dependable alarm clock.Less sophisticated alarm clocks with rotating dials can be more reliable than "smarter" digital clocks you have trouble understanding the instructions for.
   
   Be wary of alarm clocks that have an off button too close to the snooze button.
   
   If you hit off instead of snooze you could be in big trouble later.
   
   If you use your phone as your alarm clock, make sure to set it up so the alarm volume is loud every time you need it.
   
   You may want to establish a policy of never turning your alarm volume down.
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   Step 2: Place your alarm clock in an optimal position.If its too easy to snooze the alarm right beside you move it.

   Find a place that it will still be loud enough to wake you up but will force you to get up to turn it off.
   
   You still want to be able to see what time it is though.
   
   Keep it in a location you can see but have to get up to turn the alarm off. , If you are getting up on a regular schedule then you need to train yourself to wake up at the same time everyday.
   
   You can start by setting your alarm clock to go off at the same time everyday.
   
   Your body will gradually remember this time.
   
   So much so that you may eventually start waking up a few minutes early in anticipation of your alarm going off.If you know it takes some time for the alarm to wake you up then set your alarm fifteen minutes before you need to be up. , Just as important as setting your alarm for the same time every day is going to bed at the same time.
   
   This means you will get the same amount of sleep each night.
   
   Preferably in the 7-8 hour range.
   
   Your body will adjust to get tired at the same time each night.
   
   With the proper amount of rest, your body will not resist waking up so much. , Although you may be tempted to hit the snooze, you need to actually stand up.
   
   Stand up.
   
   Walk around the room.
   
   Turn lights on so you don't run into anything.
   
   This gets you moving even if you don't feel awake yet.
   
   Your body will wake up a little more each moment you force it to stay vertical.
   
   As soon as you get up you may opt to take a shower or walk outside.
   
   Any sort of routine that gets you up and moving helps.
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   Step 3: Set your alarm clock in advance.

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   Step 4: Go to bed at the same time every day.

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   Step 5: Get out of bed when you wake up.

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