There are a number of reasons you might struggle to wake up early, with Breus telling mindbodygreen that you are likely working against your circadian rhythm and chronotype if you’re tired in the morning.
“For example,” he says, “a night owl who sets their alarm for 6 a.m. may find their biology is working against them because their melatonin (sleep hormone) hasn’t worn off and won’t until 7 or 8 a.m., Breus explains.
And if you’re a notorious snoozer, that’s definitely going to throw off your ability to wake up. When you hit snooze, Vora previously told mbg, “Nobody wins. You’re not getting great rest, and you’re also not having a leisurely, relaxed morning.”
Other issues might include, according to Breus, too much caffeine or alcohol, stress, an inconsistent routine, or even a sleep disorder. “Following a good sleep routine and not being sleep deprived will help tremendously,” he says.
Once you’ve addressed all the tips in this article, if you’re still struggling with your sleep and/or waking up when you want to, that’s when you should consider talking with your doctor about sleep disorders and potential treatments.
