The ultimate secret to waking up right and refreshed is having a good night sleep. As having a good night sleep diminishes the desire to go back to bed (Sleep Inertia).
Things that can contribute to waking up well rested in the morning include;
Light Exposure: As discussed in the previous post increased exposure to light helps with your circadian rhythm. Although, this can prove to be difficult depending on the time of the year and the location of various individuals. Having exposure to natural sunlight in the morning helps promote wakefulness.
Regular sleep schedule: Due to the fact that the body prefers to follow regular sleeping patterns, sleeping and waking up at the same time everyday can reinforce our desire to sleep and wake up.
No Alarms: 7 in 10 persons wake up with the help of alarms. Although this is not completely bad as it can help you maintain a constant waking time and prevents missing appointments. It is very essential to try as much as possible to wake up without an alarm, as this lets you know that you have had the amount of sleep needed for you to be well rested. This might be difficult for people schooling and working, however trying this during the weekends could be very beneficial and give a nice feeling in the morning.
Prescription Stimulants: This is only advised for individuals with extreme, debilitating excessive daytime sleepiness. This medications helps in keeping persons with sleeping disorders such as narcolepsy or severe sleep apnea from feeling sleeping during the day. As sleeping during the day often results in lack of sleep at night which could ultimately lead to a person not feeling well rested in the morning. Examples of such stimulants are Ritalin (methylphenidate), Provigil (modafinil).
Treat sleep orders: People that have one sleep order or the other will most likely find it difficult to sleep at night and feel sleep deprived during the day. Seeking appropriate evaluation and treatment will help you discover ways to improve your sleep patterns and make you feel better rested during the day.
Following these few tips may help you wake up feeling recharged and ready for the day.
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