We all know that there are people who have difficulties getting out of the bed in the morning. But, there are ways to combat this problem.

Make sure to wake up the same hour every day including weekends. It only means no sleeping in late on Saturdays and Sundays because that messes up our energy levels. Instead of waking up at noon on weekends, we should stick to the same hour as the rest of the week and then make up for lost sleep with a nap.

Forget that the snooze button exists. The extra nine, 18, or 27 minutes snooze won’t offer deep, restful sleep. You’re better off setting your alarm for the time you want to wake up. Allowing yourself to sleep until then will help you feel less tired once you do step out of bed. In fact, studies have shown in the past that the few minutes of sleep we get in between the first time the alarm rings and the time we actually get out of bed do nothing in terms of making us feel more rested.

Try to drink a glass of water first things first. This will help stay hydrated and boost metabolism, which means we should feel more alert right after gulping the water down. Waking up with music instead of a regular (and annoying) alarm clock is also a great idea, because that should bring us instantly into a better mood.

Eat a protein-rich breakfast. If you eat a carb-heavy breakfast like pancakes or a muffin, you’ll end up feeling sluggish, since your body has to work hard to break them down. Reach for a protein-rich breakfast instead. Yogurt, eggs, smoothies, or milk with a high-protein cereal are excellent choices. Protein will make you feel full and give you sustained energy until lunch.

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