Get Up And Do Something: 5 ways to become a morning person

Get Up And Do Something Get up and Do Something is a program of the Delaware Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition. Your source for optimal health.

5 ways to become a morning person Oct 13th 2012, 11:39 Ever wonder why you're able to stay up until 2 am, while your best friend can's make it until 10 p.m.? It has everything to do with your internal clock, says Dr. Tracey Marks, an Atlanta-based psychiatrist and author of Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified. "Most people's internal clock has 24 hrs, but if it's a little longer, then you will be pulled in the direction of not feeling tired until later and later each evening." Don't fret night owl—it is possible to train yourself to be more alert in the mornings than in the evenings. Here's how. 1. Slash an Hour From Your Day If you want to wake up earlier, trim down those evening obligations, says Marks. We know what you're thinking: How can I not overextend myself? "We typically overestimate how much available time we have and take on projects that we have no business committing to," says Marks. "For the sake of decompressing your day, assume you have one less hour in the evenings (to be set aside for a wind down period) and say no to things that infringe on that time." Sorry, Saturday Night Live.

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