Comments on: Why Waking Up Early Can Be So Hard

By: Trey Meier

Trey Meier — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:18:30 +0000

I have found that it doesn't get any easier to wake up early in the morning, that I still feel groggy and walk into walls even after having done it consistently for a week. But it does get easier to get out of bed in the morning, even though I'm still useless for a little while. Has anyone else experienced this? Even though you are waking up early consistently you aren't always waking up refreshed and ready to go? Great post Dave! The sacrifice late at night is my biggest struggle (#3), but I eventually realized that I don't do anything productive late at night anyway. Trey Meier's last blog post..Cooking = Scary Stuff

By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:19 +0000

@Brett –
Right. Consistency is especially important when you’re an early, early riser – you’ve got to get into that groove – you let up, you lose

@Michael –
Pfft. Say what you want! As I said, early rising isn’t ideal or everyone. It depends on your schedule, your goals, your circumstances … and since you seem to be getting everything done, you’re golden, right?

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:05:17 +0000

I have no problem with my routine, I like it just fine. Sometimes I’m up early, sometimes not. I just don’t sweat it. I probably shouldn’t be saying that here!

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By: Brett Legree

Brett Legree — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:52:01 +0000

The main thing for me was always ‘consistency’. I had to want it badly enough, to be able to get up at 4 am on Saturday and Sunday even though I ‘didn’t have to’.

Once I got into the habit of getting up same time all the time, things got much easier. I’d rather be consistent, and then (if needed) have a short nap later in the day (weekends) or with the kids after supper (weekdays) – that way, I get “me time” every day.

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By: Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:45:52 +0000

My wife ROCKS.

And she’s right.

And she can chime in anytime :-p

Give her a hollaback, everyone.

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:49:34 +0000

@Mark R. Reif – Mark, have you tried asking her about it? Speaking as the wife of an early riser, sometimes we late-stayers *like* having that last couple of hours of the day to ourselves. Especially if your wife is the least bit introverted, this time could be exactly what she needs to unwind from a long day at the office/home/with the kids/with work. There’s a good chance that when you announce your bedtime, she’s thinking, “finally” and not “aww, man”.

Talk to her about it and see how she feels – maybe it’s just a matter of staying up til 9:30 or 10:00 and shifting that early rising an hour in her favor to get that “we” time. Only the two of you can make that call, but you do have to make it together by asking her. (Giving her a little extra snuggle time and showing genuine interest in her day before you go to bed is also a big help.)

@Dave – Hope I’m not overstepping blogosphere ettiquette by handing out unasked-for advice in *your* blog. Also, see you when you get home from the gym.

By: Mark R. Reif at Reif Group Mediations

Mark R. Reif at Reif Group Mediations — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:56:48 +0000

Dave – Your logical thinking is impressive – so here is a problem I need to solve to make it easier to become a consistant early riser. My wife is in no way interested in becoming an early riser, and really doesn’t have a need to. Therefore, when I announce I’m going to bed at 9 PM, it’s not that she complains. It just that I feel guilty leaving her all by herself for the last two to three hours of her day. Again, she’s OK with my going to bed “early” but I’m the one that feels like I’m not spending the time with her I should. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Mark Reif

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:56:10 +0000

@whizkaran: You’re not alone: you sound just like my hubby!

@ Dave: Wow, does this ever address my post this morning! Thanks! My main problems are staying up too late for various reasons and then not sleeping well (I’m okay to fall asleep but not to stay asleep). The first one will be fixed when I start working more productively during the day. The second will be fixed when I learn how to sleep like the dead.

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By: whizkaran

whizkaran — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:21:57 +0000

Let me begin with saying that i find your blog really interesting and follow you on twitter regularly.
Now here is my reason for not waking up early. I always end up sleeping late. And why do i sleep late ? Its because of my job,which i almost hate. When i am back at home around 9PM from office, i feel as if i have wasted a day,havent learned anything fruitful. So i end up reading,surfing , blogging (i do have active interest in internet marketing) late till 1 or 2 AM. Its only when i feel satisfied that i have added something to my intellect and knowledge base i feel content and m off to sleep

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By: Andrea_R

Andrea_R — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:43:58 +0000

Re: #5 – my head won’t shut up. Sometimes writing a list helps.

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