Wake me up.

I don't know about you but I occasionally  have problems waking up in the morning. I lie. Everyday I have problems waking up in the morning. And I don't know what it is because I have a set idea the night before of what time I am going to be up, giving me enough time to shower, do hair, makeup, pick out an outfit and have some breakfast before my 45 minute commute. But, it never works out this way. Soooo... I have looked into some ways that may help you and myself in changing this and making us get up earlier whilst feeling refreshed. 

Firstly, here is a link to a small blog post from Cosmo written by sleep specialists. 

https://www.facebook.com/Cosmopolitan/posts/10152129041367708:

Over the last couple of weeks now I have tried really hard to make sure i wake up on time by being organised and therefore making me more relaxed in my morning routine. 

Before I go to bed I always follow the same routine. I firstly will pull my hair up into a top knot and take out my contact lenses, wash them and place them in solution. I will then wash off my eye makeup using an eye makeup remover. Then wipe of the rest and base makeup with a couple of either makeup remover wipes or regular face wipes. I then use a daily facial mask and scrub combo. Leaving it in for 5 to 10 minutes. Whilst this is working its magic, I make sure my room is neat and tidy and pack my bag or organise what I am taking with me the next day. I then go and wash the mask off in circular motions making sure it takes off any excess makeup. I would then re rinse my face and, one dries. Apply a moisturiser which I will wear over night. At the moment I am using this Olay night cream. 

I might then read a magazine or a book for a while and probably paint my nails for the next day. I may also do a bit of work on my laptop or in my sketchbook. I will then use a sleep mask to block out any light from street lamps, etc. I will also make sure that I have a bottle of water next to me in case I get thirsty throughout the night, this way I won't have to get up and get a glass of water meaning I will wake up a lot more an find it hard getting back to sleep again making me more tired in the morning.

My phone alarm will be set for 2-3 alarms (for example- 6.00,6.05 and 6.10) any more than that will mean that I will get used to turning the alarm off and won't end up waking up at all. 

In the morning I will wake up at one of my 3 alarms and maybe turn my tv to wake me up. I will then go and wash the moisturiser off my wash and go and have a shower or a quick bath. I will then get back into bed and apply my makeup. Then get up and make my bed. Choose my outfit for the day and do my hair. I will then get my stuff together that I need to take with me for the day. Go downstairs, have a light breakfast and head off for the day. 

Doing this routine has helped me feel more awake, not just in the morning but throughout the day too. 

I hope it helps you out a little in figuring out what you can do to reduce tiredness.

Megan x

P.s. I found this tip in a magazine for sleep hours- 

Need to figure my time out now. Tiring.