Getting out of bed
What are some things or ways that help you get out of bed in the morning? I usually won't get out of bed until I have to, like for classes. Sometimes it's an 8 am and sometimes it's not till 1 pm. I've tried so many different things like giving myself plenty of time, coffee in bed, coffee out of bed, thinking of one positive thing about the day, setting one simple goal for the day, and even one benefit to getting up. Nothing seems to help me. I get plenty of sleep, sometimes almost too much, and no matter what I just have no motivation to get out of bed in the morning until I absolutely have to. Positive thinking never helps becaue there are no positive thoughts going on in my head right now.
Mostly insomnia, but also not wanting to be trapped in my thoughts. If I just lay there I'll think about everything and end up worse than before. I have to get up and find something else to do or I'll drive myself nuts.
Thanks for posting this! I've had the same exact problem for months now. Unless my class is early, I'll stay in bed. Another difficulty is getting up early. I know eventually I'll have to get up at 5:30 or even 5 for my work because the field im going into starts very early. But I'm nervous about this. Good to know that it's not only me haha, it's a real struggle. wish it wasnt. Hope you find a way that helps you!
@Serg77 My profession starts early as well. You're definitely not alone with this. I lack all motivation to get out of bed in the morning as well
@diligentTriangle96 I like to promise myself that if I get out of bed and get ready for the day (get dressed, brush my teeth, etc), I'll let myself get back into bed. But once I'm out of bed, I don't feel as strong of an urge to get back in. In short, it's really just tricking myself, but it does the job!