Tip #15: Wake Up From The Inside

Alarms are “external irritants” that make you wake up. When the wake up alarm goes off, your mind wakes up but your internal organs keep “sleeping” for some more time.

How to Wake Up From The Inside

Put a glass of water near your alarm clock (make sure to put your alarm clock far enough from your bed) and drink the water first thing as you wake up.

Very likely you’ll want to visit the bathroom next, but even if you don’t—one glass of water is usually enough to awaken your body.

Why Water Beats Coffee

What many people do once they get up? They turn on their coffee maker and a few minutes later drink a cup of coffee. This has in general the same effect, though in this case it’s strengthened by coffee’s energizing properties.

Why is a glass of water a better trick for waking up from inside?

1. It’s immediate – You don’t have to wait as with coffee (you can fall asleep waiting!)
2. Water is healthier – No caffeine dependency, just pure hydration

Start your morning with water and feel the difference in how quickly your body wakes up.

Recommended Reading

1. Drinking Water in the Morning: Does It Have Benefits? — Healthline
2. Experts Say Drinking Water Right After You Wake Up Has Serious Benefits — Sleepopolis
3. The Benefits of Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning — Peloton