My sleep schedule is all over the place. On paper it looks like I sleep approximately 15 hours per night. That is not the case. I’m not sure that it’s physically possible for me to sleep 15 hours. It’s more like, I’m in my room by 11pm, but I continue to watch TV or movies, or read, or whatever, for like five more hours. At the moment, I’m waiting for grad school to start, but not having an activity to structure my schedule around isn’t the root of my problem. On a positive note, however, I have accrued a variety of delightful PJs to lounge around in.
Even during semesters where I had a heavy course load, back in the ol’ undergraduate days, even more so during my senior year of college, I’d stay up late doing either homework or watching my shows (Bad Girls Club de-stressed me, okay?). What I’m saying is that I’ve had a messed up sleep schedule forever. High school wasn’t much better, and I didn’t even have access to the internet back in the day like I do now (i.e. laptop).
I’ve shifted my entire sleeping schedule up by like six hours in the space of a month, and now I’m facing the cold hard reality that I’m screwed for the school year. It is not bueno. For a few days I was in successful in getting up earlier and earlier each day, but I quickly reverted back to my old pattern.
Also, I just hate getting up early. You all already know that I am not morning person at all. I even have dark curtains in my room to keep that accursed morning light out of my eyes.
As much as I dislike mornings though, I am aware the World can’t be going to bed at 4am because that is crazy talk.
1. This might just be me, but I feel like people go crazy when it’s dark. If we’re all going to bed at 4am…I don’t know, bad things would be happening.
2. It can’t be healthy to be living in the dark. Vitamin D deficiencies would be rampant. I’m probably forgetting my biochemistry here (who am I kidding? I forgot it all the moment I graduated), but I believe that you need actual sunlight for your body to produce Vitamin D.
3. More awful vampire inspired stories. ( Unless it’s a good story then I’m down, but the lack of sunlight will probably twist people’s brains.)
4. I could justify buying those shutters that block out 100% of sunlight.
5. Seeeeeequiiiiins! A bold new trend inspired by the runways of Paris and the need for visibility.
As much as I would love to be in sequins 24/7, I know there are actually people who like being up during the daylight hours. If you are one of those people, good for you, because that is a much more practical approach to life.
While I manage to adjust my sleeping schedule, it would be awesome if you could give me some ideas for, “Wake Up Drinks.” I don’t like coffee (I know, it’s weird), but I will try anything besides that. Go!
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Vanilla Chai Latte. Also, I bought a silly sleeping mask at the Gap for like 3 dollars thinking “I’ll never use this, EVER.” Well, I use it nightly and it seriously helps me sleep. I feel like just putting it on tells my body- its sleep time! And it keeps those nasty rays out in the morning. I wish we did live in a world that valued the nightlife more. Some people just weren’t meant to be up in the morning.
Count Sheep…
personally i like healthy sleep solutions…
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This is my biggest life struggle! I’ve said it before, but I wish that half the world operated at night and half during the daytime… That way there’s always something going on and the night owls like us can be more functional members of society!
Oooh I’m going to try all of these! I’ve actually been meaning to try Earl Grey for a while…because Sherlock Holmes drank it (yes?). Thanks for the tips!
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oo I know how you feel, I try I really do and then slip back into the old 2 – 3 am sleep time…even when I’ve been at work all day and been running on 5 hours sleep!
Earl Grey Tea is so good in the morning!
Yo tomo cafe con leche deslactosada con tostadas y jalea o mermelada de arandanos!
proba el mate con facturas o medialunas! http://www.flickr.com/photos/jp85/541156735/
Coco Chai Rooibos or Glitter and Gold from David’s Tea are brilliant. Coco Chai is caffeine free – it’s the spice that wakes me up. Glitter and Gold is a black tea, and it SHIMMERS! includes your love for sequins, but in the daylight. Reason to wake up
It’s not a drink, but apparently apples are just as effective as a cup of coffee at waking us up in the morning… nom
Yerba mate works like a charm for me. When I don’t feel like having that weird coffee taste in my mouth, I switch to this stuff. Sometimes it works even better than straight coffee.
It’s an acquired taste for sure, but once you get past it, it’s pretty rejuvenating. There are also sweetened versions with hints of different flavors (mint is my favorite), if you don’t like the taste of unsweetened liquid wood chips.
Hope this helps!
English breakfast tea is the answer. I can’t get through my day without it, let alone wake up!
I know how you feel too, i’ve never been on good terms with sleep and a lack of it means much craziness ^^