Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

How do you convince yourself to get out of bed in the morning?

36 Answers
Last Updated: 06/23/2020 at 9:45am
1 Tip to Feel Better
United States
Moderated by

Polly Letsch, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I provide non-judgmental, person-centered, objective therapeutic treatment for individuals of all ages to improve social, emotional, mental and other areas of functioning.

Top Rated Answers
StraightForwardOwl7
May 15th, 2015 8:20pm
I read a very good article about it. The same question was put forward to a father. A devotee asked him, how do you manage to get up so early. Everyday at 4 am with such dipping temperature. I just couldnt get out of my bed. The father replied, i find it equally hard to get out of the bed. I find my bed more cosy, my room more warm. But i also know, that if i dont get up now, i would feel pathetic later and i would still have to go through the same struggle. So the best thung is to just get out of the bed just when i get the impulse to. If i act on my imoulse within the first 5 second, i find my day goes well. I wake up with a sense of achievement. Slowly, it because a habit and a part of muscle memory. It comes with constant and dedicated efforts, but it is magically empowering.
faintlyglowing
June 5th, 2015 10:43am
I tell myself: everyday is a new day to go through. On this day, I will learn new things. On this day, I might find new friends! See new sights and I ingrain into myself that with each day, there is still hope.
optimumlife
November 9th, 2015 8:39pm
I convince myself to get out of bed in the morning by realizing that I can make a dent in my own pain by not wallowing in it. Staying in bed all day is no way to make any difference in my suffering, it only allows me to fester in it. By getting out of bed in the morning, I give myself the chance to do something that could make me feel completely better.
SupportiveSockMonkey
June 4th, 2018 8:36am
Giving yourself some motivation to get out of bed is a good idea, this could be going to work, walking the dog, eating. Even the smallest goal to reach is important to gaining motivation.
MichelleLynn64
May 15th, 2015 1:54am
When I wake up I normally want to stay in bed and sleep more but I realize I can not exactly help people if I stay in bed all day. I get out of bed by realizing that if I do I may be able to make a good impact on someones life.
Anonymous
June 17th, 2015 6:41am
You convince yourself by wondering that it could be the day you finally get help, it could be the day that you meet your idols, or that it could be the day were you finally realize that you are a fantastic person and you deserve so much more then you do.
hellopomegranate4772
April 28th, 2015 11:12pm
I know what it's like to want to sleep in forever and never get out of bed, because then nothing bad will happen to you. For me, try to think about the positives of the coming day, not the negatives. I don't convince myself to get out of bed. I just do it, I don't think about it.
coolcalmcollected23
October 18th, 2016 7:00pm
Honestly breakfast gets me out of bed - I'm starving! More so it's having a morning ritual of breakfast, coffee, and meditation that is important to me.
HopeBehindtheVeil23
August 15th, 2016 2:59am
By having a plan chalked out before I go to bed - so that when I wake up, I know what needs to be done and why it needs to be done. I don't aim for a huge list but a simple thing like "yeah this is a way for me to make a productive contribution to my life, to my will to live and attempt to be happy" is enough. I usually listen to a motivational song on my phone in case I am feeling extra low in terms of facing the day.
PoliteOcean
September 7th, 2015 9:54pm
Not everyone is the same, there is no one answer fits all. If you are having difficulty facing the day, you need to dig deep and find your purpose to do so. Whatever that may be. Family, friends, hobbies. But if you are still having difficulty, it is time to reach out and find other trained professional help.
taylaaaxo
March 25th, 2015 3:50am
I think about the positive aspects in my life no matter how small they may be. I try to remind myself of how I truly feel after a day cooped up in my room, which usually isn't all that great. I tell myself that I am worthy of living each day to the fullest of my ability. I also find it helps if I take baby steps sometimes. Like just having a quick breakfast and a shower at the least, and then take it from there.
Smilewhenitrains87
May 22nd, 2015 4:56am
Coffee usually helps. The best part of waking up. Is Folgers in your Cup. How's that for product placement?
Hellodarling
June 23rd, 2015 12:13am
I try to set up something that I am excited about for the morning. Maybe that's a new book or show, or something yummy for breakfast. Maybe you have something that you are excited to do during the day (Go to that one store, meet with a friend, do a fun activity). Give yourself a reason to want to get out of bed.
azimech
April 19th, 2016 11:30am
keep tell my brain that i have something to do in the new day, i have new journey to go, new things to learn and so much things to done
Anonymous
June 23rd, 2020 9:45am
In order to first get motivation to get out of bed, you need to have slept a good minimum of six and a half to seven hours. If you're sleepy in the morning, it's harder to make yourself get up. Next, if you sleep somewhere where there's a window, open the curtains to get some natural light in. The natural light forces you to wake up at some point. If all else fails, I love this app called Alarmy. The ringing gets gradually louder and louder, and the alarm doesn't stop until you log onto the app. You can also choose some exercises like shaking your phone 30 times to make the alarm stop, which really helps get you awake.
afutyel
December 2nd, 2019 3:27pm
I tell myself to count up to five, and to get out of my bed when i'm done. and... then i just do it! This is because your brain is wired to overthink and procrastinate, so if you do not give it the time to do so, you'll get up more easily. This method can also work for other tasks / jobs, of course. I use it for studying, working, going out, etc. Other than this, I promise myself some kind of reward after I do what I have to, like going to school or to an appointment, or even just getting up. It'll be easier to get up if you know a delicious breakfast is waiting for you, for example :)
VersatileNia
June 11th, 2019 4:26pm
many things actually can convince me to get out of bed in the morning, but its not always been that way. i used to have so much trouble just getting out of bed, but i realized that you’re hobbies and doing what you love can really help you! if you ever have trouble getting out of bed because you might be lazy or you had a bad day yesterday, or whatever it may be! think of it this way “today, is going to be a great day! im going to do my hobbies and do what i love!” you can convince yourself to get out of bed in the morning simply by thinking positively and thinking that you will have a great time and a great day! if it doesnt turn out as good as you hoped, never lose hope! theres always tomorrow.
MorganKlaif
November 19th, 2018 6:16pm
Sometimes it can be hard to get out of bed whether it's due to being tired or just plain feelings of being lazy. There are two reasons I always use to convince myself to get out. First and the most important reason is that I can make an impact in someone else's life if I get out. Either at work or just doing my own activities, being able to be present in someone else's routine can be beneficial. While this is also important, the second reason is of course my personal health. Staying in bed all day is not healthy and being able to have strong mental and physical health requires active movement daily.
Anonymous
July 3rd, 2018 12:28am
It can be hard to get out of bed in the morning if you are not feeling good about yourself or your situation. Are you experiencing something that you would like to talk about?
zenob3433
June 20th, 2018 10:12pm
Give yourself a goal the night before. It can something as simple as going for walk or running an errand. Also plan that goal with a friend. Example, promise a friend you will go walking with them. Now you are obligated to get up early. You dont want to let your friend down.
Anonymous
April 30th, 2015 3:35pm
Yesterday may have been difficult, but if I don't get out of bed and try again today, how will I know what the day may bring? I just try to remind myself that everyday is different, and that I cannot know for certain what the next day will be like
IAmTheOneRealZ
October 10th, 2016 8:32pm
I think of all the friends that i will see. Of all the new people that i will meet. All the new and old things that i will get to do once again. The things that i like to do, like playing games, helping others and more. And then i stand up from the bed only to see what this new day beholds.
rtkyfm
August 15th, 2016 12:02pm
Think about what do you want to do today. Listen to the music, have a great breakfast, maybe take shower. Think only about good things.
cordial2394
May 1st, 2015 6:35am
For me nothing worked until I got serious and decided I had to figure out why I was getting out of bed. For me, I'm a religious person and that's important to me, so 1. no matter what else is true I'm not doing any good while I'm asleep (since my tendency is to oversleep beyond what is healthy) 2. Its important for me to be there for friends and family. I've worked hard to grown my support network, and its great having all these friends now, but they in turn deserve support from me, and I can't give that if I'm sleeping. 3. Even though my depression would tell me that life gets monotonous, I believe it is up to me to find the little pieces that make it interesting again, and as I've searched and looked for them I've found them.. but its taken a long time. But anyway.. my #3 is Life is interesting and worth living..
BCWC
August 1st, 2016 7:21am
I have a life and can not waste my time. Now i will get up of this bed and i will have breakfast. Then i will do my rituels
Anonymous
March 22nd, 2016 6:39am
I know that if I stay in bed, I'll have nothing to do. I have to atleast get my phone on the other siice of the room.
Delicateangel48
January 19th, 2016 12:47am
Think every day is a new day full of light and hope. Wake up and put positive thoughts in your head.
Anonymous
January 12th, 2016 2:50pm
Easy: I put my alarm clock on the other side of the room, and the sound it makes is so annoying that i MUST get out of bed.
Wolverineclaw
December 28th, 2015 8:17am
Certain motivational factors including obligation, sense of responsibility and a realization of consequences... + an ear piercing alarm... :d
nbueche23
November 3rd, 2015 5:58pm
Look towards the sunshine! Take a step outside and breathe in the cool morning air. Plan something for yourself that helps you look forward to getting out of the bed in the morning. The morning is a wonderful time to be aware of our presence here on earth and to meditate. And remember--it's one step at a time. Rome wasn't built in a day. You get better one step at a time--and that first step can come from the step you make out of bed in the morning.