Become a Morning Person in 4 Easy Steps

Have you found yourself thinking how in the world you can become a morning person? You’ve come to the right place! NBC News recently published an article on how to become a morning person. I have posted the main points in this blog post. 

TAKE MELATONIN TWO HOURS BEFORE BED.

Melatonin isn’t a sedative but a hormone that the body naturally secretes to signal that it’s nighttime. Taking it two hours before bedtime can “help synch up your circadian clock and this bedtime you want to have,” Augelli tells me.

ELIMINATE “BLUE LIGHT” BEFORE BED.

Looking at a smartphone or computer in the evening means we’re inundated with sleep-inhibiting “blue light” before bed. And bad news: Night owls are even more sensitive to this stimulating blue light, since it’s encouraging our natural tendencies.

STICK TO A REGULAR SCHEDULE.

This one’s the real rub. On weekends, I am desperate to sleep in or take a nap. As a working mom, it’s one of my few moments of real rest. That’s hard to give up.

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