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Tip #45. Sometimes it doesn’t work

Added: 2/20/2008 9:45:12 PM

Haven’t seen any posts here for a while? It’s because waking up early sometimes, well, doesn’t work . I had to work late on pretty much every day over last couple of months and this completely screwed up my wake up schedule. And since I was mostly writing my posts early in the morning, this schedule change has put my blogging on hold for a while.

Work schedule is one common reason why you may never become an early riser, and there are others. Some people are simply born to never become an early riser. If you struggle to wake up early, if you do not enjoy it – then let’s face the truth – it might be not for you. And if you keep struggling, it may even be harmful. There is a great post on this subject by Clay on his The Growing Life blog - Healthy, Wealthy, and DEAD?: 5 Reasons Why Getting Up Early Might be Harmful. I really appreciate Clay showing the other side of the coin. I do realize though, that many will gladly use it as an excuse to quit early rising. Well, I never said it’s going to be an easy journey ...

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Adam says:
2/20/2008 3:47:16 PM
Sorry to hear the early rising isn't going well for you right now.

Even if you come to the conclusion that you're happier not waking up early, the site has done a lot of good and I'm sure there are many other readers who feel the same way I do.

This site gave me the push I needed to start waking up early and that has completely changed my life for the better. On behalf of everyone who has benefited from the site: THANK YOU for taking the time to put it together!

Adam
Clay Collins says:
2/20/2008 4:07:12 PM
This is a good site which has helped a lot of people achieve their goals. Thank you for your good work, and also for allowing me to provide an alternate perspective (which is on the other side of the making-life-work-for-you coin .

Warm regards,
Clay
Dee says:
2/20/2008 8:54:21 PM
Gosh I have reaped some benefits from waking up early. You really seem to think clearly then but I just can't seem to deal with your earlier tip about going to bed early. I just love staying up late. I seem to have so much energy in the nights. I guess I am a night person.
ravi karandeekar says:
2/23/2008 1:47:56 PM
Happy to know at very late night that you blog on 'waking up early'. Yes, of course, for someone, for example - me, it can be not only a difficult but a harmful initiative. Thanks! this tip has made my night. Now i can go to bed and wake up late, may be by noon!

Chris says:
2/29/2008 12:25:27 PM
How early is early? Are you talking like 5 am? 6 am? I agree, having a full time job is one reason you may not be an early riser. But also not having a job could be a reason too--no set schedule.
Sarge says:
3/1/2008 8:11:44 AM
Get out of bed you pathetic pansy! I won't hear any more of your excuses! Boo hoo hoo, you broke the link on your calendar, boo hoo. Stop crying and making excuses and start a new link. You make me sick. Tip #46-- join the military and you'll be an early riser for the rest of your life.

All that money wasted on those gagets, all your time wasted writing this blog, all those mornings wasted. All those days you could have stayed in bed but didn't---now it doesn't matter.

Healthy, Wealthy and DEAD?? Sounds like another excuse to me. Afterall, you can sleep plenty when you DIE so you might as well be awake while you're alive.

Enough excuses, get your sorry weak-willed sack of a self out of bed.
Jesse Sherer says:
3/1/2008 4:36:03 PM
Great post... I work every morning at 10 but every tuesday I go to an entrepreneur meeting at 7. Its completely brutal - and I used to get up at 430 to go to work, and I was completely fine. I thinks its all about the habit.
Personal Development says:
3/2/2008 8:35:35 PM
It only seems tough to wake up early monday through friday. Going to a job you dread will invoke this of course. Doing something you have passion about will get ya out of bed bright and early.
360 Degrees says:
3/4/2008 9:20:59 AM
It's good to know that you are human like the rest of us-I always mean to do better than I actually do-guess we all just keep going back to square one and starting again, right?
Chris Stormer says:
3/8/2008 11:55:08 AM

This problem is very common with me not only during my days of job but was also there when I was a student. Since I was a science student I had to study till late night and hence had great difficulty in getting up in the morning.
Kay says:
3/8/2008 5:16:51 PM
I only found this blog today, don't give up on me now!
Elaine says:
3/11/2008 5:58:50 AM
It's true that waking up early might hurt someone's health but overall it's very helpful to a person' health.
Tang says:
3/11/2008 6:01:07 AM
Great post! I think it's more about habit. However, make sure sleeping enough is also very important. Don't try to wake up early by having just 3 hours sleep. Waking up in such way will do more harm than good.
Elliott Russell says:
3/12/2008 7:06:36 PM
I feel the same. I often work nights and there is little chance of me getting up before 3pm :P

That said, i have always had a hard time getting up early, even in the army :P and when i do - it is difficult to say the least.
David Williams says:
3/13/2008 2:01:20 AM
I'm sorry to say that early rising is not working for you. But rising up early is good for health and also we feel fresh and can work out properly.
Javi says:
3/17/2008 1:47:36 AM
I have just changed work shifts. I'm working nights now with my daily schedule starting at 10pm. So far waking up early is no longer a problem. lol. However the trick now is getting enough sleep. I'm not sure how this would hold up in the long run though.
david williams says:
3/18/2008 10:02:32 AM
Yes, its surely right that too much of work load often hinders with the wake up schedule and can also become a health hazard.
Terrys CD Rates says:
3/19/2008 2:04:43 PM
I can't tell you how my sleep scedule has been so messed up. My brain doesn't know when its sleep time or when its wake up time. Don't know whats up with that.
360 Degrees says:
3/19/2008 2:12:36 PM
I just have to ask, now that it has been a month since we heard from you--do you get up anymore?? Just wondering-I keep checking your blog and *sigh* nothing new. . . .
moggy says:
3/21/2008 5:25:41 PM
Good to see you back in the saddle! Any change in schedule is tough to deal with
James says:
3/22/2008 10:15:04 AM
Ha.. if you want break the wake-up-late-cycle by starting to take a melatonin every night. I always use them when I travel and get jetlag... so they work quite well.
Fly Fishing Waders says:
3/22/2008 11:33:04 AM
I'm an early riser but my wife isnt. Creates for some interesting moringings when we have places to go and things to do. She's been stuck in the late sleeper mode for 10+ years due to working 2nd's
A.J.B says:
3/25/2008 11:57:21 AM
How do you ever break the cycle of hitting that snooze button?????
I have good intentions every night of getting up early, but you know what they say about good intentions! I even envision myself getting a little work out in, not being rushed, riding my bike to work in stead of having to catch a ride with my mate (cuz i woke up late) but nothing seems to work. I'd love to be a morning person. How does one change??
Charles River says:
3/29/2008 7:47:45 PM
I think the key is waking up at the same time even on weekends. I think I read it here earlier and have stuck with it for about two months. I find I'm working earlier and getting more done and far more productive. Even if I end up out late I still set the alarm for the same time. All it does is force me to bed earlier the next night.
AXA says:
4/2/2008 1:03:16 PM
It is interesting but I hope someone can help me with my problem: It seems that to get good sleep and to be energized you have to be comfortable in your own bed and you have to make a schedule. Well here lies my problem, I work in a company where I am required to travel a lot (for meetings, negotations... with suppliers). I spend 3-4 days per week out of the country sleeping at hotels and connecting more than 2 flights per day sometimes, and its been months since I slept in my own bed, as whenever I am back from business I sleep at my girlfriend's place. I had been doing it for some time now, at first I didn't have a problem. But for the past weeks I simply find it REALLY hard to get out of bed. I am not sure what to do or how to fix it. I simply am at point where getting out of bed is the most difficult thing to do, and finally when I push myself I am getting tired during the day, whether waiting for a flight at some airport or in a meeting room where I can no longer consentrate !!!! I would really appreciate if any have useful suggestions.
Wiz says:
4/2/2008 4:41:37 PM
I stumbled upon this blog by accident pretty much but as soon as I saw the title I was glad I did. Been night person pretty much all of my life and feeling rather grumpy and slow in the morning worked fine for a while while in school and uni, as it was compensated by late nights. But for a while now I simply having more and more trouble keeping up with the lack of sleep(might be the age) and I'm trying to kinda reverse my sleeping pattern with not so good results. Tried some of the recommendations on my own but it feels good to be able to learn from experience of others on blog like this.
Health Faculty Jobs says:
4/3/2008 12:17:34 PM
I saw your site linked from another blog and I was definitely intrigued by the name. I used to have a lot of trouble waking up early. The main thing that changed in my case is that I had kids. They are the world's best alarm clock. Not only that they condition you to learn to figure out how to function on waking up early. Not that I am recommending kids for this reason.
Aurelius Tjin says:
4/9/2008 12:16:31 AM


This is very interesting! I have enjoyed reading this very insightful post. Very engaging and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Jesse says:
4/9/2008 4:03:07 AM
the stress can be a real killer sometimes. and sleep is the worst victim of stress.
creative hold messages says:
4/9/2008 1:58:51 PM
yea, sometimes you're S.O.L. and remain in your REM sleep :/
Asia'h Epperson says:
4/9/2008 6:42:24 PM
Don't you find it strange that you find it so difficult to wake up on a weekday and on weekends you just cant wait to get out of bed. Well, not so strange really.
Data Entry says:
4/10/2008 9:51:42 AM
My wake up schedule is also disturbed because of my exams :(

Gus says:
4/10/2008 10:38:30 AM
I just found your blog, and I gotta say, its great. I have recently found myself in a schedule of working 9 to 10 hours a day, going home to play games, hitting the sheets at midnight, and originally waking up at 8. Now I spend time to check out blogs in the morning, and its been cutting into my morning time. I'll have to start focusing more on your site, trying to fit in the time for you steps. Thanks a lot.
Erin says:
4/10/2008 7:46:38 PM
It does work, you just have to stay with it. It takes about 20 days to form or break a habit and sleeping/waking is no different.
Quentin says:
4/10/2008 8:02:50 PM
call it the curse of globalisation, but lets face it. work stress is indeed killing people more than accidents or heart attacks.
Schufafrei says:
4/11/2008 12:53:52 PM
I m agree with you That work schedule is One reason to become an early riser.
Patio Ideas says:
4/11/2008 1:47:19 PM
My wife was definitely born to never become an early riser. Period. It will never happen unfortunately.
Kristian Liebrand says:
4/12/2008 4:11:48 AM
I'm sorry to hear that early rising is not working for you. But waking up early is really good for health and also our work schedule will start in a better way. The early we rise the early we go to bed. If we wake up early, we do our work with fresh mind and get relaxed and go to bed early
duhhguitar says:
4/12/2008 7:17:45 PM
Of course, it's all about work and school. Those are the reasons why we wake up early. I myself posted a tip on my site on how to wake up early. All need is an alarm clock and a food cover that has small holes. cover the alarm clock so you will not accidentally or unconsciously turn it off.
clay aiken lyrics says:
4/13/2008 4:22:39 AM
Some people are just not meant to be early risers. I find that I tend to be more awake at very late hours and usually around 3am is when my body wants to sleep. Even if I force myself to sleep at normal hours I feel very tired during the early hours and I never have any energy until I hit the afternoon. Guess I should look for a night job when I get out of school.
Tiara says:
4/14/2008 3:35:04 PM
It doesn't matter what I do. I strongly believe some people just weren't made to wake up early haha I am one of those people.
jonathan says:
4/19/2008 3:55:39 PM
cool idea for a site, i have a messed up sleep pattern - almost flipped form most people! but i can deal with it =)

http://jonathansblog.co.uk
LostInPeace says:
4/21/2008 1:52:35 AM
Nice post thank you!
Virgo The Virgin says:
4/21/2008 8:30:26 AM
Here is an old Indian trick for waking up earlier in the morning than the pale face cavalry men. Drink as much water as you can before going to sleep. That way nature will call early in the morning and you will have to get out of bed.
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4/21/2008 10:23:33 AM
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Ellen says:
4/21/2008 3:57:11 PM
I have to admit I thought this was going to be the magic key to opening up ways for me to transform into the early riser I want so desperately to be. Lord knows, I don't judge and COMPLETELY feel you on this one! I still hit that snooze button about 20 times every morning then kick myself when I realize that I could have packed a lunch had I only got my butt up at least 30 mins earlier. oh well!
James says:
4/21/2008 5:21:04 PM
Just discovered your website... hope you come back to blogging, could use some more tips.

-James
www.thepoliticus.org
Irene Rose says:
4/22/2008 4:38:34 AM
stress can be such a killer that at times you know are headed to physical diseaster, but your body is too lethargic to react to the emergency situation.
Cooler says:
4/22/2008 9:14:38 AM
Thanks for the post. Very interesting idea.
Joe Takkle says:
4/22/2008 11:33:37 AM
Wake up earlier, still get home later. We either need more hours in the day, or a longer weekend.
Olivier - MotivAider says:
4/23/2008 5:43:03 AM
I have the same problem. I was able to get up 1.5 hours before my kids, but then I slipped and am not able to get back.
Very strange actually. I was very motivated but now I keep making all kinds of excuses.
Mrs Bissell says:
4/23/2008 1:52:25 PM
LOL, I love your entry line for this post.

There are some great ideas here which I will recommend to my boyfriend. I dont have problems there, but he cant sleep and cant wake up on time - not a good combination.

Direct Home Find says:
4/25/2008 4:02:45 PM
I am so glad it is summer right now and I can get an extra hour of sleep before going to work. For me, getting up at 7 AM is too early. That is the hardship of being a poor working student.
gcmartijn says:
4/27/2008 6:06:07 AM
I have a lamp that is turning on automatic very slow.
Its a new product and helps very well
Alicia Keys tickets says:
4/27/2008 6:30:21 AM
I am hear first time.Dont give it up.
psiman says:
4/27/2008 10:50:16 AM
I think to get up early, you have to control when you go to sleep at night. If you are too busy to go to bed early, perhaps getting up earlier and going to bed earlier will help.
Michelle Watson says:
4/28/2008 12:13:12 AM
Before that was also my problem to wake up early and the reason was because of my type of work that became my habit to sleep late. I thought i had already an insomnia which is hard to sleep on night. he.. what i did is to take the advice of my friend and these are drink a milk, take some herbal vitamins supplements which takes as my source of energy, and take a shower before i sleep it is good to feel fresh and cool. And now am back to normal again. he.. Best regards.
natural colon cleanse says:
4/28/2008 6:40:51 AM
Hey,

Problem lies at 'making up the mind'... yeah truly. Most unorganized schedule makes us to go late to bed and obviously gettin up late.
It is reminder article to read every night before going to bed.

thanx
kredi karti says:
4/28/2008 11:30:17 AM
lolx. wonderful tips thanx
Water Damage says:
4/28/2008 3:14:34 PM
I am currently in the process of changing my schedule to being an early riser and earlier go to bedder. It's hard when you prefer to be up late blogging and so forth but needs to be done so I can get back on schedule.
Cala Ratjada says:
4/28/2008 3:37:12 PM
thanks a lot for your helpful tipps!
hijinks says:
4/29/2008 2:50:20 AM
I've been trying to get my pathetic self up earlier for awhile with not a lot of success. This blog looks like it will certainly help!
Modular Buildings says:
4/29/2008 3:18:16 PM
I really enjoy the mornings. I like the cool crisp air, drinking warm coffee, I really like breakfast. Seeing the morning dew on the grass brings joy to me. However, I am always staying up late! I really like the mornings but for some reason I feel like I am a night person. Time for a transition.
Technology Blog says:
4/29/2008 8:24:02 PM
I go to college, so its very important for me to get up early and do some reading. Well I use my phone and alarm to help me with this. First set phone to give a wake up call at 6:00 and then set alarm at 6:01 and keep it far away. So even if you don't wake up at 6, the irritating alarm will at 6:01.
Bapes says:
4/29/2008 9:35:52 PM
Good to see you back and good blog. First time here so thanks. I know what it is like trying to get up early. I hate mornings more of a night person. Will be back again. Thanks for the read!
gcpr says:
4/29/2008 9:51:37 PM
great tips.
thank you. hope i can manage to wake up early from now.
Den says:
4/30/2008 2:30:32 PM
I alwways considered myself an early riser. But since I started the university life, staying late became common for me. I can still wake up easily in the morning, but only for a reason.
Insomnia says:
4/30/2008 7:45:01 PM
I hear you on this. My work always has me working tons of overtime so I'm usually up late which makes it very hard to be an early riser.
AllWeddings says:
5/1/2008 12:13:08 PM
I find it very hard to get out of bed early. Usually I have to get up earlier than my girlfriend and I don't know why but if she gets up before me I have no problem to climb out of bed. Can't explain that one :D
event gewinnspiel says:
5/1/2008 1:53:32 PM
In my point of view, early rising is really a good practice. Cause in the morning the environment is silent and you will get fresh air. So, it keeps the brain cool, fresh. Also if anybody have practice with exercise then it is also a good practice for our health.

Kaile says:
5/1/2008 10:18:07 PM
You can always make a blog called "How To Stay Up Late" for those nights you are working late. :o)
Webhostingpad Coupon says:
5/2/2008 11:13:10 PM
I have to agree with you that sometime is not work, anyway try your best to select those are effective ways which suit you.
go kart race parts says:
5/3/2008 7:17:05 AM
And sometimes you have no choice. Right now Im going to school, so some mornings I gotta be up at 5 just to make it on time. What sucks is that I dont get home from work till about 11:30 :( Hooray for summer break!
Skyscan Atomic Clock says:
5/3/2008 12:26:41 PM
I have found over my life that I change to accommodate what is happening in my life. If I am on a day schedule and can go to bed at at reasonable hour I will be an early riser. If I work at night my time is adjusted but I still get up early for work and do the same routine just at a different time.

Nick Caverson
ntfs datenrettung says:
5/3/2008 1:17:58 PM
Yes, wake up at morning is a good practice. It make our day good. There is a sentence,

"Early to Bed..Early to rise,
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise"
Stockton Real Estate says:
5/3/2008 3:07:41 PM
"Early to Bed..Early to rise,
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise"

I have heard this somewhere else also.. I dont remember exactly where. Is it famous
used boat motors says:
5/4/2008 9:27:34 AM
Sleep is so nice, which makes waking up early sooo hard. But, I do seem to be more productive in the morning
filme says:
5/5/2008 2:12:55 AM
Why is it that we never want to sleep early at night, yet in the morning we never want to wake up? Oh the irony..
Accredited Degrees says:
5/5/2008 7:47:34 AM
Waking up early is not for all people I'm convinced. I get 8 hours of sleep and I still find it a struggle in the mornings.
vinyl lettering says:
5/5/2008 4:02:01 PM
I need to find a way to start waking up early....I need more time to get the things in my day accomplished. I'll definitely be tuning in to read more.
Filme downloaden says:
5/5/2008 4:08:38 PM
waking up early every day is getting harder and harder for me
geekgurl says:
5/5/2008 7:34:36 PM
Better start posting back. without your tips i'm about to fail my semester and lose my weekend job lol !!! Joking. Good to have you posting back.
Abhishek says:
5/6/2008 4:00:18 AM
Seems you are Again awaking late!!
no matter Task is always important!!
Fotobuch says:
5/6/2008 5:18:24 AM
yes "Stockton Real Estate " This is a quote which is very famous in subcontinent Its really very good habit to rise early in the morning. And i am used to rise early ion the morning and i do most of my critical mathematical problem as i am a student of MBA :D
moneysmart says:
5/6/2008 8:06:14 AM
Great tips, keep it coming! Only one problem, stayed up over 2 hours later then my bed time to read this...
Debt Consolidation UK says:
5/6/2008 8:37:37 AM
It's not so much being an early riser that is a problem for me, I would just love to be able to get more than 3 or 4 hours of sleep every night. Hopefully I can build a tighter work schedule that will allow me more rest in the near future and then I can enjoy waking early feeling like a human rather than a zombie as I do now.
Penn Fishing Reels says:
5/6/2008 4:13:35 PM
It all comes back to you though so don't fret. Once you get yourself in that pattern of rising early, you'll find yourself waking before the alarm clock ever goes off. But you gotta get your sleep.
Attorneys Catalog says:
5/7/2008 5:51:08 AM
For me ditching the alarm clock was the best thing I have ever done.

I don't get why so many people deliberately deprive themselves of the required amount of sleep.
debster says:
5/7/2008 8:11:51 AM
I realised - finally - that if I just go to bed early I will wake up early I know it sounds like such a stupid thing but it is amazing to wake up feeling rested at 6am
Slendesta says:
5/7/2008 7:08:47 PM
I'm convinced that the best sleep you get all night is after the sun rises. I think your body switches from melatonin to seratonin then and it increases the dream activity or something like this. Might explain why afternoon naps are so refreshing too

Meditation says:
5/7/2008 8:44:49 PM
Waking up early is a struggle! I find meditation can be very helpful to start the day (though that's not always easy either).

Perhaps you should try meditation before you go to bed to create a more effective sleeping experience. It usually helps me sleep more soundly and encourages vivid dreams.

Keep up the good work!
moneycrunch says:
5/8/2008 4:29:48 AM
When is there more coming? I'm having a hard time staying awake and some more post would really help

SLC Caterer says:
5/8/2008 10:23:08 AM
aww.. there hasn't been an update in awhile. Please more?
alleks says:
5/8/2008 12:56:40 PM
Ok, I know this is not healthy, but why don't you stay awake an entire night? In the next day, surely you'll fall asleep early so that you can wake up early. :D
curtains says:
5/8/2008 12:58:12 PM
Lol, thats a good advice indeed. Im browsing for more, but this one will work for me definitely.
Hellas says:
5/9/2008 5:30:07 AM
Can I translate some of stuff from this site and use it on my page about dreams? I will give you credits?
Virginia DUI says:
5/9/2008 10:15:08 AM
There is nothing better than a good sleep in till noon. Then you're tired for the rest of the day though.
Breast Pump says:
5/9/2008 10:26:47 AM
I honestly need to get more sleep, rather than less. I probably only get 5-6 hours a night. I don't think thats healthy.
Emily says:
5/9/2008 2:12:00 PM
The other day my girlfriend called me up to hang out. I told her I had to get to bed early because of work. She answered that she had to get up at noon. I was jealous.
Alex Brown says:
5/10/2008 1:28:45 AM
Thanks for the links very informative.
Late risers are always in search of excuses :D

But early rising is really a good practice because in the morning the environment is good and you will get fresh air. So you will be fresh all day.
Sell My Home says:
5/10/2008 3:36:57 AM
Thanks for wonderful tips,
Antique Radios For Sale says:
5/10/2008 2:44:29 PM
Every now and then you have to take a break from getting up early and just sleep in!
Chelle says:
5/13/2008 3:36:59 PM
I think your site is a good idea! What happened to you? Why is this the last post and from February? Have you been sleeping since then?
home based travel agent says:
5/13/2008 5:50:58 PM
Waking up early is one of the hardest things to do! Our bodies want natural, not an alarm clock.
self-help ebooks says:
5/13/2008 5:51:47 PM
I used to be an early riser. Then working from home, you find it even more difficult to get up early !!
Fresno Outcall says:
5/14/2008 1:58:37 AM
I think waking up early can be a wonderful way to start the day! I'm sure you'll get back on track soon...
anti spam appliance says:
5/16/2008 12:21:05 AM
early wake up is very bad experience but my busy schedule and my health conscious nature force me to get up early in the morning. But i must say it's really tough...........
windows server monitor says:
5/16/2008 12:22:57 AM
I really like to get up early in the morning. Because i don't want to miss to see the rising sun that brings new hopes every new day.............
element skate boards says:
5/16/2008 7:35:17 AM
Thats a great tip. Now actually putting it use.... :D
Web Mumble says:
5/16/2008 5:32:00 PM
I have the same problem. I'll be an early riser for weeks, and then I'll have a week where work keeps me up late. Throws off the whole schedule.
White Noise says:
5/17/2008 5:13:57 AM
Ever tried polyphasic sleep?
Alex Tiller says:
5/19/2008 12:58:56 PM
As a farm boy, I would like to submit tip’s 46.
#46, Get a rooster. –Its just like in the cartoons

Alex Tiller
http://blog.alextiller.com
Trojan Condoms says:
5/20/2008 7:08:43 AM
Generally speaking I think you are dead on. There are many rewards to be reaped from getting up early. If you are involved in any variety of sales or business, you can get the top people on the phone early am. These are the same people that will have a secretary screen all calls 2 hours later. Also, the fact that you plan on getting up early keeps you smart in other areas like not drinking too much and not drinking caffeine. I am slowly getting there but not an early bird just yet, at least not all of the time! Great Site!
flip flops says:
5/20/2008 2:06:12 PM
Since I dont work from 9 to 5, my sleep patterns have changed. I cant get up before 10 and cant go to sleep before 2am. It works good for me, but when I have some errands early in the morning...not good.
Clarocet says:
5/20/2008 2:33:03 PM
Alex is totally right about the rooster thing! I was recently down in the Caribbean and some of the islands are still a bit underdeveloped. After a long night of Pina Coladas and good music, i went to bed hoping that I would wake up for an early appointment at 7:30am.

Not to worry, at about 6:00 AM I heard a rooster (for the first time in about 15 years!) and sure enough, I woke up like a champ! Evidentally, it's ok to have roosters down in Barbados, even if you live right next to a hotel. Hey whatever, it worked!

Thanks.
free blogs says:
5/21/2008 2:54:12 AM
To wake up at 6am, I have to sleep at 9 or 10pm the night before.
Ugs says:
5/21/2008 5:41:41 AM
Thanks ... hahahhaha I before 8 i can't wake up...But i will try..
zo hai says:
5/22/2008 4:23:18 AM
=) Don't worry. All these needs practice. Once you set the routine in place and then your biological clock as well then surely you can do it. Don't give up.
Watch Movies Online says:
5/22/2008 6:52:33 AM
its difficult to practice all these things but.. practice makes a man perfect
NetAP says:
5/22/2008 8:34:03 AM
It's a long time then you didn't wake up early.
Adam says:
5/22/2008 9:51:12 AM
Everyone goes by his or her own schedule. I think what's more important is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting enough sleep each day. There's no point waking up early if you have only slept couple hours.
Dean says:
5/22/2008 3:32:39 PM
Waking up early is good, though at times harder than others. I get an extra 30% done each day with an extra 1 or 2 hrs in the morning, no one around, at work, no noise etc. Allows you to concentrate and get stuff done.
Fat Loss Blogger says:
5/22/2008 3:40:48 PM
Still alive?
Thomas says:
5/23/2008 1:18:07 AM
You know what, it is great of you to actually post to some other blog with completely contradictory opinions. I myself don't believe in walking up early as I am nocturnal. I work till 3 AM, my mornings are mostly sleepy. The reason I like working in the night is the amount of freedom it gives me in comparison to working in the mornings. So as you said, walking up early does not apply to everyone. Parents who force their kids to walk up early considering the health benefits.. think twice! you might just be making your kid's life miserable.
Kristian Liebrand says:
5/23/2008 2:49:19 AM
It’s been beautiful out, even though only 100 miles to the North they had almost 2 feet of snow fall a couple days ago, we’re now almost bare of snow. Its good to be in the midst of snow.
Wine Buckets says:
5/23/2008 10:28:19 AM
Take some of your advice and wake up early then post. We love the content.
Insomnia says:
5/23/2008 5:41:26 PM
That is waaaay to early for me. I don't think I could do it.
bissell little green machine says:
5/24/2008 8:37:38 AM
I find it much easier to wake up later and go to sleep later. Seeing sun rises is just not healthy for me.

Vera Bradley says:
5/24/2008 10:14:23 AM
it really hard to wake up especially a bunch of work make you work overtime
well, just keep working on it!
Freeroll says:
5/24/2008 8:26:52 PM
I tried to wake up early every morning but same as you I have to work late night then only to find myself waking up late..
travel octopus says:
5/25/2008 1:32:39 AM
that is way way too early.
i cant ever wake up early.
i just cant.
waking up for work is such a drag for me
especially wheni get out of work late...
Cheap Apple iPod Nano says:
5/25/2008 7:00:28 AM
It's Good tips.
travel agent business online says:
5/25/2008 2:40:47 PM
I agree! It can be very harmful if you don't like it and fight it. Might as well get up later then.
Eric says:
5/25/2008 6:07:24 PM
I agree, most of the time it gets the best of me :(
Marc Klein says:
5/26/2008 5:24:32 AM
The tips mentioned for getting up early seems to be very useful for me. I have to get up early to reach my workplace and I believe now my problem will be solved.
Shaggy Bag says:
5/26/2008 10:11:09 AM
I have to work now at 9 AM, which has given me plenty of time to sleep.
Shaggy Bag says:
5/26/2008 10:11:44 AM
I have to work now at 9 AM, which has given me plenty of time to sleep.
hypothèque says:
5/26/2008 12:22:53 PM
"Nothing is impossible." When he does realize the necessity and the importance of getting up earlier in the morning, he will succeed in waking up early. Me, I am an example.

Scott Partridge says:
5/27/2008 11:25:43 AM
I totally understand. I run my own Real Estate Company and it can get pretty busy. I think one thing that can really help you to sleep early is organizing your schedule. Even if your not done with a certain project you can always wake up early the next day and finish it up..you will be more refreshed and ready to work..
Reverse Mergers says:
5/27/2008 2:05:18 PM
Yes, but do not forget that every hour you sleep before midnight is like two hours you can sleep after midnight. To go to the bed early is maybe not trendy, but it is very healthy and useful!
mike says:
5/28/2008 12:04:27 AM
My parents call me a owl, im just not a morning type of person. im the worst at waking up in the morning early
Patrick says:
5/29/2008 11:04:56 PM
Yeah, work schedule really can get in the way of you getting up early. Work AND family stuff, from household chores to playing with your kids and what else is there. It's a conspiracy, I tell you.

Jenny Walker says:
5/30/2008 12:40:19 AM
Yes, I have been a night owl for quite some time but always seem to manage my full 8 hours of rest a night which ensures I can stay up late the next night too! =0)
tk says:
5/30/2008 10:53:08 AM
hope you get back into action soon, i've enjoyed your posts

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how to earn online says:
5/31/2008 8:27:46 AM
To get up early all I do is turn on music really loudly at a set time. You'd be surprised how fast you can get up when something really heavy comes onto your I pod speakers...
This Week On says:
6/1/2008 6:36:46 PM
Waking up is just such a challenge!
Care Bear Kids says:
6/1/2008 6:37:22 PM
I wish this site was updated...I enjoy reading the past posts though.
cellulite removal says:
6/1/2008 9:33:15 PM
I try to get the best of both worlds, so I normally stay up real late (past Midnight) and also get up early, usually around 5:30 a.m.--this REALLY doesn't work too well, even though I wish it did. Most of the time I just go through the day like a zombie, and fall asleep at my desk at work.
Real Estate Websites says:
6/1/2008 9:42:34 PM
Wow..thanks for the tip. I get up from my alarm in the morning.
Bet365 Gambling Information says:
6/2/2008 2:09:36 AM
I know this very well.Because I am the sufferer.
kredite says:
6/2/2008 10:42:43 AM
I can say one thing - for me it's never working...
psi guy says:
6/3/2008 11:42:05 AM
I have trouble with it myself-the mind is willing but flesh is weak.
Fresno Jobs says:
6/3/2008 6:20:30 PM
You're right to point out that waking up early could be harmful. Too many people miss this point.
Healthy Family of Joyz says:
6/3/2008 7:46:30 PM
let me share this to you all, me what I've make is that i take a shower first before i sleep along with 1 glass of milk. It was good to make you fresh before you take your sleep and it also help to you to wake up early.
Pain relief says:
6/4/2008 1:49:18 AM
Given that I have a 6 months year old boy in my house I don’t have any choice on getting up early! Managing work and childcare is very hard and does impact on your sleep time.
Polina says:
6/5/2008 8:35:00 AM
Having a child of 5 means you must wake up at 7 to see the child to kindergarten, whether you like it or no. I feel I am not a person to rise early, I am naturally an "owl", but sometimes I just have no choice. Once you've got accustomed to early risings, it is no more a problem. The problem is to get accustomed
Vlad Reznik says:
6/5/2008 11:59:46 AM
Shame about the struggles, I've always wanted to be able to get up early but just can never seem to do it consistantly. Keep up the good work, cool idea for a site.
online gewinnspiel says:
6/5/2008 12:36:38 PM
HA HA HA..its really a nice appreciating.
Money bags says:
6/5/2008 1:19:03 PM
It seems that you need to take some of your own advice and start waking up earlier. We miss your posts and want more content.
ping bags on sale says:
6/6/2008 9:21:15 AM
I hate waking up early. But, gotta do it for my baby boy, who really doesnt let you sleep in. I miss sleeping in :(
Cheap Mortgages says:
6/7/2008 3:36:19 AM
When i was 10 years younger, 39 now..i could wake up with no alarm and with only as little 1 hour of sleep..Now i can't do that anymore.
Spanish Call Center Services says:
6/9/2008 10:09:26 AM
I was wondering where you've been. You should start waking up earlier!
Lisa says:
6/9/2008 4:12:29 PM
I am a night person myself, but I do try to get up be at least 8am every morning, unless I have to be up earlier for something.
Kristian Liebrand says:
6/10/2008 2:20:51 AM
I had to work late on pretty much every day over last couple of months and this completely screwed up my wake up schedule. And since I was mostly writing my posts early in the morning, this schedule change has put my blogging on hold for a while.
Melvin says:
6/10/2008 3:54:59 AM
actually you are right about waking up early... sometimes even though you think that mind matters, the body just can't...
cosmetic dental work says:
6/10/2008 7:11:09 AM
I used to be great at getting up early, but lately I met someone new and I have been staying up late. So yeah, it doesn't always work.
Cheap Vegas Wedding says:
6/10/2008 11:56:36 PM
Yes, getting up early can be a pain. I think sleeping in is under-rated. In Vegas, we sleep in all the time.
Tupperwar says:
6/11/2008 12:46:32 AM
Where can I get the previous tips?
Non Slip Stair Treads says:
6/11/2008 8:50:57 AM
Getting up early is probably the hardest thing I have to do. In the mornings every time I wake up early, my head hurts and my stomach usually hurts. When this happens I jsut go back to bed cause I just do not want to be up early. Thank you for the tips to make it easier on me though.
Utah Home Health Care says:
6/11/2008 12:12:37 PM
Every now and then you have to take a break from getting up early and just sleep in!
Jo Anne Trigo says:
6/11/2008 12:23:40 PM
Thats right!! Just take a day off out of the week and sleep in. Turn off your cell and home phones to have complete quiet..
A. Lee says:
6/11/2008 1:33:57 PM
This morning 4.45 am I was on the phone, talking to the other end of the world. Truth is: I don't do this very often.

Having tried both being a 'early riser' and being a 'late night worker', I found that whatever routine you choose, simply stick to it and it will work.

I believe the body needs the routine, .. and somewhere in there at 6-8 hr sleep.
self help growth says:
6/11/2008 4:33:48 PM
Yep, sometimes it is way too hard.
Routine would be the key.
music for kids says:
6/11/2008 7:05:26 PM
I have to agree with A. Lee on this one. It's really all about habit. If you can't get to sleep when you want to at night, start going to bed and getting up when you want to...force yourself for awhile. You may be tired during the day for awhile. You may lay in bed awake at night for awhile...but your body will catch up eventually.
inspection says:
6/11/2008 11:11:36 PM
I agree.But the fact is most of the times it works very nice.Thanks.
furniture store says:
6/12/2008 4:06:47 AM
hehe..
ur tips are all funny!
i've put ur site on my fav list..
hey, dont be too hard on urself aite.
Gas Savers says:
6/12/2008 10:14:26 AM
I hope you can get back on track with waking up early soon! Good luck...
Joe Bartender says:
6/12/2008 10:54:28 AM
I think getting up early is overrated. I work late, but make sure I get up early enough so I can get a little daylight in. Great tips, though.
Esquivel says:
6/12/2008 4:38:20 PM
I agree. Getting up early is for the birds! LOL

It works in theory, but what good is theory anyway?
furniture store says:
6/13/2008 12:22:50 AM
Haha.. I totally agree with you, I have dogs which gave birth to puppies not long ago and I always need to wake up earlier than my working hours time to feed the puppies. They're cute too, so do love dogs for non-dog lovers haha
furniture store says:
6/13/2008 12:25:16 AM
Haha.. I totally agree with you, I have dogs which gave birth to puppies not long ago and I always need to wake up earlier than my working hours time to feed the puppies. They're cute too, so do love dogs for non-dog lovers haha

PS : Sorry, think I posted my comment in the wrong post? o.O hope you don't mind deleting the wrong comment thanks
furniture store says:
6/13/2008 12:28:06 AM
Oh lol setting alarm for bedtime is something I wouldn't think of, good idea

furniture store says:
6/13/2008 12:33:22 AM
Haha.. Everyone have a reason to not wake up early :P But will only wake up early for a reason such as going out for a date, going exercising etc etc
Breast Pump Bra says:
6/13/2008 7:35:24 AM
There's nothing better than a good sleep in.
custom on hold messages says:
6/13/2008 4:00:07 PM
hey mr furniture store, why dont u leech some more links ya n00b? =p
Kredite ohne Schufa says:
6/13/2008 10:29:59 PM
You should remember that early to bed and early to rise,makes a man perfect healthy,wealthy and wise.

ally says:
6/14/2008 10:44:10 AM
Waking up early is definitely hard to get used to. I'm a night owl myself, but waking up early gives me a nice warm feeling inside. If I sleep too late, I feel like the entire day is wasted and it leaves me feeling terrible about myself.
bathroom fan says:
6/14/2008 7:43:03 PM
Waking up early is an ideal for me. Still cant figure out how to actually do it. Must be my genes ;)
Patrick Everett says:
6/16/2008 1:43:03 AM
This site hasn't been updated for months. Maybe Tip #46 should be: Stop blogging and start sleeping. Hey, that sounds like a pretty good advice to me!
New Jersey Real Estate says:
6/16/2008 10:30:18 AM
Thats true. Sometimes it just doesn't work but then it feels so nice to sleep in.
phycial fitness says:
6/16/2008 5:57:11 PM
I think that waking up early is definitely a good thing. We like to say to also have a jog or do some cardio like sparring in the air for 1 to 2 minutes at a time and multiple times throughout a half hour period or so.

Kim
Super Mario Games says:
6/16/2008 6:17:07 PM
Maybe you should try taking a short nap in the afternoon to keep going after getting up early when you had a late night the night before.
Larry says:
6/16/2008 10:11:23 PM
I think you are looking at this the wrong way. It is always early in the morning somewhere

I used to sleep till 9am, but now I get up at 0500 every morning and I love it.
Chicago Homes says:
6/17/2008 7:56:15 AM
Sometimes it feels just so good to sleep in. I used to be able to sleep in till 12 but I can't anymore.
free MP3 music download says:
6/17/2008 8:52:47 PM
Sleep is critical for health. But getting up early is critical for productivity. I think a balance is called for.
Expedition Camper says:
6/18/2008 1:24:42 PM
Sleeping in is seriously the best feeling in the world. Everybody at least once a week should sleep in and catch up on sleep.
Happy Quotes says:
6/19/2008 1:37:29 AM
Some time in life, when you have a baby, he or she will become your automatic alarm.
SEO Rockstar says:
6/19/2008 10:05:32 AM
I hate waking up early, but all my life i was up at 8-9AM on the east coast. I moved to the west coast after age 30 and now i wake up at 7AM which my body initially interpreted at 10AM....

why not! move to california from michigan and see how it works out.
haha
Guitar Tech says:
6/19/2008 10:06:55 AM
In the music industry its work till its done, party till you drop, wake up and work again till its done. the time of day is only relevant to the time of the gig and the load out
Whale Girl says:
6/19/2008 2:02:05 PM
I'm trying to get up earlier, but face the same problem that everyone in my family does: A love of sleep. My latest cure is coffee, but I know that's the wrong way to go about it. Another way is to keep traveling East to new timezones. You'll gain an hour everyday!
sallu says:
6/19/2008 3:03:30 PM
the best way which i follow is tell myself three times to wake up at this particular time and IT DOES WORK...

try it

before going to bed (if your name is XYZ) then say this three times...

XYX...wake up XYZ at this this time..

belive me..it works for my daily!!!
Personalized Birthday Party Invitations says:
6/19/2008 3:11:10 PM
I use the same technique as Sallu. Before I go to sleep, I close my eyes and tell myself to wake up at a certain time. It works! I don't even have to set an alarm anymore.
Abdominoplasty New Jersey says:
6/19/2008 9:43:52 PM
Well, sometimes it is better to sleep in.
make money online says:
6/20/2008 7:06:00 AM
Gettin late into bed n if yer sleeping in the late evening are some problems to getting up early. Schedule the works with check list, you may see the sunrise.
Utah personal Injury Lawyer says:
6/20/2008 9:07:40 AM
One of the few reasons I like waking up early is because it is my time to for just me. I live with 6 other girls in a college apartment and so it can be nice to be able to get up and have the apartment all to my self for an hour before anyone else is even stirring. I will admit though college life is another reason why getting up early seems impossible.
my barack obama says:
6/20/2008 12:48:14 PM
is it better to stay up later or get up early??
Mani says:
6/20/2008 2:24:29 PM
thanks for that link.. I just got to show it to my wife so she stops nagging me to get up early thinking that it is good for everyone!
Jonathan says:
6/20/2008 5:28:48 PM
I wish I could be more of an early riser. Unfortunately I am a night owl by nature, I just don't like going to bed ;-) Regardless it is one of my goals to improve my sleep patterns. That and go for a bike ride every morning before work.
Koozie Guy says:
6/22/2008 9:23:07 PM
If I am on a day schedule and can go to bed at at reasonable hour I will be an early riser. If I work at night my time is adjusted but I still get up early for work and do the same routine just at a different time.Anyways...great post...i loved it!!
Koozie Guy says:
6/22/2008 9:24:37 PM
If I am on a day schedule and can go to bed at at reasonable hour I will be an early riser. If I work at night my time is adjusted but I still get up early for work and do the same routine just at a different time.Anyways...great post...i loved it!!
Rashid says:
6/23/2008 1:31:56 AM
Best way he or she will become your automatic alarm. :D
leroy john jenkins says:
6/23/2008 9:29:31 AM
trust me, emptying several beer glasses aint good for a early wake up :P
jock says:
6/23/2008 4:14:51 PM
Does not matter what |I do I can NEVER EVER get up early in the morning although i can get up early in the afternoon (IE after only 6 hours sleep)
Jordan says:
6/24/2008 2:47:30 AM
I am a night owl by nature, I just don't like going to bed ;-) Regardless it is one of my goals to improve my sleep patterns. That and go for a bike ride every morning before work.
Ganga chillout downbeat denmark says:
6/24/2008 4:26:44 AM
I think it makes your lifespan shorter if you every day has to wake up earlier than your body wants.My advise is this: "Dont do it unless you really have to".
yuvraj singh says:
6/24/2008 4:51:05 AM
i love to wake up earlier, coz it gives me lot more time to study, exercise and for cricket..hahahah
Ronaldo says:
6/24/2008 4:54:10 AM
Did you remember this one "Early to bed and early to rise, make me healthy,wealthy and wise". It's perfect and true. So try to wake up in the morning..
Mazda Durham says:
6/24/2008 5:19:26 AM
i always thought waking early is good. makes me feel that at least not most of the day has been wasted to sleep, but rather do something productive

Destined says:
6/24/2008 6:47:26 AM
Although it's really difficult for night owl like me to actually sort the sleeping pattern, and start waking up reasonably early I can honestly say it's worth the effort in the end.
Snorkeling Gear says:
6/24/2008 8:47:20 AM
I don't sleep in too much, 8:40 is the latest almost everyday but even then I have a hard time waking up. I do stay up late and probably need to cut that out. Oh well thanks for these tips, I would like more.
Cassiano Travareli says:
6/24/2008 1:48:30 PM
This is very interesting!
sydney accommodation says:
6/24/2008 10:24:52 PM
great tips, I usually sleep around midnight and wake up around 6am..don't know why.. its always 6am

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