Back to School Series: Morning Tips

Hey guys! Today I decided that I would do a post that would probably be very useful... tips on how to get out of bed once your alarm goes off.

How to wake up on time
To be able to easily wake up in the morning you need to start off with a good night sleep. You'll want to get as much sleep as you can; ideally around eight hours of sleep. To have a good sleep it's always good to relax for at least half an hour before you fall asleep. A good way to relax before you go to sleep is to lie in bed with a glass of milk or some decaffenated tea while reading a book.

To wake up early you're more than likely going to have an alarm set. A good idea if you use your phone/iPod as an alarm clock is to set the alarm as a song that you like and won't mind getting woken up by. I also always set a positive message for the alarm that makes me want to start my day.

If you're one of those people that hits the snooze butto repeatedly (me) then you'll want to follow these steps:

• Leave your alarm clock out of reach so you have to get out of bed. 
• Stretch once you stand up and force yourself to smile. It sounds dumb but it will make you feel a bit more prepared to face the day. 
• Make your bed so that you won't be tempted to crawl back in. 
• Wash your face with cold water and drink a glass of cold water. 
• If you're having a really hard time getting out of bed try rubbing your cheeks and maybe even giving them a few light taps to get the blood flowing. 

Hopefully this will help you guys get up bright and early for school! Don't forget to come back Wednesday for more DIY posts. :-)