Comments on: 5 ways to motivate yourself to get out of bed early in the morning. http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/ Curious | Cute | Comical | Crazy Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:33:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Carl http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-52170 Carl Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:33:44 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-52170 Having a new breakfast cereal awaiting me the next morning always seems to do the trick. Sometimes it's the little things. I find the water trick usually backfires-- it's either too much, or not enough. Having a new breakfast cereal awaiting me the next morning always seems to do the trick. Sometimes it’s the little things. I find the water trick usually backfires– it’s either too much, or not enough.

]]> By: Frank Martens http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19107 Frank Martens Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:35:12 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19107 "5. Drink several waters before bed." That made me laugh. Haha... not only is it healthy and helps me get a good night sleep (dehydration is just bad news all around)... but my bladder only holds so much. “5. Drink several waters before bed.”

That made me laugh. Haha… not only is it healthy and helps me get a good night sleep (dehydration is just bad news all around)… but my bladder only holds so much.

]]> By: Amber (Bringing Good Home) http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19106 Amber (Bringing Good Home) Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:32:28 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19106 I definitely need to follow rule #1 also! On mornings that I absolutely have to get up on time, I set my alarm for 5 minutes before I need to get up, set the alarm on my cell phone for three minutes later and by the time the alarm snoozes the first time three minutes after that I'm irritated and awake. :P It's what helps me get up two hours earlier than normal on Sunday mornings for worship rehearsal. I definitely need to follow rule #1 also!

On mornings that I absolutely have to get up on time, I set my alarm for 5 minutes before I need to get up, set the alarm on my cell phone for three minutes later and by the time the alarm snoozes the first time three minutes after that I’m irritated and awake. :P It’s what helps me get up two hours earlier than normal on Sunday mornings for worship rehearsal.

]]> By: Mr. MacIan http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19105 Mr. MacIan Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:03:38 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19105 You could get yourself one of <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/snuznluz.shtml" rel="nofollow">these contraptions.</a> In short, it is a clock that automatically donates your money to your least favorite charity anytime you hit the snooze. You could get yourself one of these contraptions.

In short, it is a clock that automatically donates your money to your least favorite charity anytime you hit the snooze.

]]> By: Sam James http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19104 Sam James Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:27:11 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19104 As others have mentioned, exert as much energy as possible throughout the day. You'd be surprised how little sleep you can get away with if your sleep is deep and restful. As others have mentioned, exert as much energy as possible throughout the day. You’d be surprised how little sleep you can get away with if your sleep is deep and restful.

]]> By: 5 ways to motivate yourself to get out of bed early in the morning. « Persevering By Grace http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19103 5 ways to motivate yourself to get out of bed early in the morning. « Persevering By Grace Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:22:12 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19103 [...]  THIS POST IS FROM:   http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morn... [...] [...]  THIS POST IS FROM:   http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morn… [...]

]]> By: Frank Turk http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19077 Frank Turk Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:07:28 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19077 I get up at 5:00 every morning to exercise because I want to live to see my kids come to Christ. Genetically-fat guys like me have to want it more than the rest of you. I get up at 5:00 every morning to exercise because I want to live to see my kids come to Christ. Genetically-fat guys like me have to want it more than the rest of you.

]]> By: Abraham Piper http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19079 Abraham Piper Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:11:51 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19079 Bret, That would be great. Thanks! Andrea, I can't taste it, but I've been dumping lemon juice in Molly's water, so that she'll stop noticing it. It seems to work. Bret, That would be great. Thanks!

Andrea, I can’t taste it, but I’ve been dumping lemon juice in Molly’s water, so that she’ll stop noticing it. It seems to work.

]]> By: andrea http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19078 andrea Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:28:57 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19078 #5 is hard right now because the Minneapolis water tastes and smells like fish. #5 is hard right now because the Minneapolis water tastes and smells like fish.

]]> By: bretcarroll http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19082 bretcarroll Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:04:18 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19082 If I put a link with this do you mind if I post this on my blog. Bret If I put a link with this do you mind if I post this on my blog.

Bret

]]> By: Stephen Altrogge http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19081 Stephen Altrogge Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:59:09 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19081 There's a saying that I came up with that seems to help: just do it. There’s a saying that I came up with that seems to help: just do it.

]]> By: Melisssa Eimers http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19080 Melisssa Eimers Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:13:46 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19080 Everybody mentions that kids help you get up earlier...I agree--but if I didn't have kids, I wouldn't have so much to get done!! Everybody mentions that kids help you get up earlier…I agree–but if I didn’t have kids, I wouldn’t have so much to get done!!

]]> By: Carrie http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19083 Carrie Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:05:54 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19083 Just expect a really crappy first 10 min. but try to remember, if you can just make it to the coffeepot, the rest is (usually) much easier. (I actually borrowed this from Carolyn Mahaney, although I doubt she said "crappy" so if you're offended, let it be at me, not her.) I agree, having kids helps. Also, I've found that having a very pleasant routine helps. For example, I sit in the exact comfortable spot on my couch, with my tray of coffee and bagel next to me, same thing every morning. Just expect a really crappy first 10 min. but try to remember, if you can just make it to the coffeepot, the rest is (usually) much easier. (I actually borrowed this from Carolyn Mahaney, although I doubt she said “crappy” so if you’re offended, let it be at me, not her.) I agree, having kids helps. Also, I’ve found that having a very pleasant routine helps. For example, I sit in the exact comfortable spot on my couch, with my tray of coffee and bagel next to me, same thing every morning.

]]> By: Kendra http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19084 Kendra Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:42:31 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19084 Have kids! Actually, my 1 and 3 year old sleep pretty late now, but I know if I'm going to have decent time with the Lord and get some cleaning done, I HAVE to do it before they're up. Have kids!

Actually, my 1 and 3 year old sleep pretty late now, but I know if I’m going to have decent time with the Lord and get some cleaning done, I HAVE to do it before they’re up.

]]> By: Jan http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19086 Jan Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:27:39 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19086 Keep chickens. Keep chickens.

]]> By: Jake http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19085 Jake Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:14:42 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19085 Looks like you counted "pre-set" as two words. Way to play the man. My rec: Know that your kid's getting up at 7 no matter what, so whatever praying you don't do before then won't get done. Not that that always works. It didn't today. Looks like you counted “pre-set” as two words. Way to play the man.

My rec: Know that your kid’s getting up at 7 no matter what, so whatever praying you don’t do before then won’t get done.

Not that that always works. It didn’t today.

]]> By: Shannon http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19087 Shannon Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:49:48 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19087 Is it wrong to not be motivated to get motivated to get up early?! Is it wrong to not be motivated to get motivated to get up early?!

]]> By: Melisssa Eimers http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19089 Melisssa Eimers Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:02:20 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19089 After you get up, make your bed Immediately! If someone is in it, Make it quietly...they may not notice! After you get up, make your bed Immediately! If someone is in it, Make it quietly…they may not notice!

]]> By: Lora http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19088 Lora Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:20:58 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19088 Exercise 1st thing and have an exercise partner waiting for you. has worked for MANY years for me! Exercise 1st thing and have an exercise partner waiting for you. has worked for MANY years for me!

]]> By: Carol http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19090 Carol Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:20:21 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19090 Go to bed 15 minutes earlier each night until you are waking up before your alarm goes off. Then make that your bedtime. I haven't set an alarm for years. It feels wonderful in the morning to wake up naturally and to feel rested and ready to get out of bed. Also, I programmed the thermostat to have the house warm by the time I get up. When the room is warm there's less temptation to hop back into a cozy bed! Go to bed 15 minutes earlier each night until you are waking up before your alarm goes off. Then make that your bedtime. I haven’t set an alarm for years. It feels wonderful in the morning to wake up naturally and to feel rested and ready to get out of bed. Also, I programmed the thermostat to have the house warm by the time I get up. When the room is warm there’s less temptation to hop back into a cozy bed!

]]> By: John Murphy http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19091 John Murphy Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:37:23 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19091 Be - by nature and genetics - a morning lark! Otherwise, whatever you try will have only limited success. Be – by nature and genetics – a morning lark! Otherwise, whatever you try will have only limited success.

]]> By: Robin (PENSIEVE) http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19092 Robin (PENSIEVE) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:42:42 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19092 Leave your outdoor pets inside. When you hear them scratching around (dog OR cat OR both), you'll get up, alright...! :) Leave your outdoor pets inside. When you hear them scratching around (dog OR cat OR both), you’ll get up, alright…!

:)

]]> By: Kyle http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19102 Kyle Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:16:10 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19102 I echo the "alarm across the room" strategy, though I sometimes still lack the discipline to avoid diving back into bed. Sorry, but coffee is icky. Tea is better. I echo the “alarm across the room” strategy, though I sometimes still lack the discipline to avoid diving back into bed.

Sorry, but coffee is icky. Tea is better.

]]> By: Stephen http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19101 Stephen Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:58:27 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19101 Have some pastries (bought the night before) from Whole Foods (or another bakery of your choice) waiting next to the pre-set coffee. Have some pastries (bought the night before) from Whole Foods (or another bakery of your choice) waiting next to the pre-set coffee.

]]> By: Chelsey http://twentytwowords.com/2008/04/02/5-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-get-out-of-bed-early-in-the-morning/#comment-19100 Chelsey Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:50:14 +0000 http://twentytwowords.com/?p=183#comment-19100 Going to bed early is, I would say, the best one, but getting terrible alarm sounds is also good. I just got a new cell phone and downloaded the theme song from LOST (one of my favorite shows). It's incredibly spooky, and as soon as I hear it, I want to turn it off as fast as possible. Going to bed early is, I would say, the best one, but getting terrible alarm sounds is also good.

I just got a new cell phone and downloaded the theme song from LOST (one of my favorite shows). It’s incredibly spooky, and as soon as I hear it, I want to turn it off as fast as possible.

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