summary ofThe Miracle MorningBook by Hal Elrod

first KEY POINT

Why snoozing is such a common habit

“You Snooze, You Lose” is not just a saying. The problem is always deeper than just getting another 15 minutes of sleep. You may dislike the way your life is at the moment. Therefore, your subconscious sees no point in letting you torture yourself. When you put off getting out of bed for as long as possible, you are refusing to live your life. Why wake up to something meaningless?

Even if you agree that changing your life seems impossible immediately, you can teach your brain that you must wake up with the first alarm.Step 1: Set your intentions before bedThink of several pleasant things you plan to do the next day. We usually wake up with the same thought we went to bed with. However, please only dwell on your plans for a short time because you’ll find it harder to fall asleep the longer you do.Step 2: Move your alarm far from your bedIt is the best trick you can play on yourself. You must get up to turn off your alarm when it starts ringing far across the room. Then, you are unlikely to return to bed, as your energy has already started flowing through your body.Step 3: Brush your teethYou need to find one useful activity that does not require mindful concentration. You can brush your teeth, stretch, or start making your bed. It will give you time to wake up. Most importantly, don’t pick up your phone and scroll through social media. Doing so will only make your brain agitated, leaving your body still asleep.Step 4: Drink as much water as your body can takeWater, water, and water again! Drink a glass of water at room temperature. Not in one gulp, of course. Water hydrates you, and dehydration causes fatigue and headaches. Moreover, water helps your stomach wake up, and that buddy has the potential to get your entire system up and running.Step 5: Try putting on your gym clothesThe clothes we wear project a particular image not only for others but for us as well. When you put on your sweatshirt and sweatpants and grab your running shoes, you might as well start your workout.