Hey everyone ☀️

[GeekChic]

Lately I’ve been finding it hard to get up in the mornings, how do you guys wake up each day?

[leaningonjesus]

yes its a mighty struggle... i guess for me, its the fact of if i wanna keep my job and keep going, i must get up and do it all over each day. the mundane life, the depression, the kids to school, the same thing day in day out. the anxiety, the fear, the sadness. glimpses of contentment.

trying to focus on what does the lord have me to do each day? how can i live for Him today?

i guess all those things keep me going.

[b1b1b1]

I always had to set two alarm clocks.

[Hidden]

I generally wake gradually as the sun gradually brightens my bedroom..Additionally, I have a very assertive dog that pesters me till I'm up and moving

[Rosepetal60 in reply to Hidden]

I’d forgotten about opening the curtains. Thank you for the tip. You’ve got an intelligent dog there.

[Hidden in reply to Rosepetal60]

You're welcome.. My dog, I think is too smart for my own good.

[Bessietrip]

I force myself to have a shower and that sorts me out !

[Agora1]

GeekChic, I greet the morning with an "I'm Back" and a smile

and then I meditate and do my breathing before getting out of bed. xx

[Mamatired]

I’m struggling with this daily myself. I’ve been waiting till the last possible second to wake up. I’m not quite sure why I wake up each day other than because I have to and feel better when I’m productive

[car103]

I also face this issue. My heart pounds; I feel the anxiety; and I clock watch. I have a dog who needs a walk and I go to an exercise class every morning at 9:30am. They charge $15 for no shows. I must get up. Anxiety, in general, is a horrible feeling. And starting the day this way is really horrible. I don't have an answer but know you are not alone in your struggle.

[Rosepetal60 in reply to car103]

Every morning for the exercise class sounds like putting pressure on yourself unless of course you really like it. Just out of interest, Does it come to an end at some stage if you needed it to. 🙂

[car103 in reply to Rosepetal60]

So, I feel that the class motivates me to get out of bed, get dressed and start the day. Since I pay for it (or am charged a no show fee), that also gets me there. I have to sign up for the classes in advance which also means I can opt out when I want to. I had months in Depression where this was the only thing I did all day and I otherwise would not have been around people. I'm still struggling with that.

[Rosepetal60 in reply to car103]

Your reply explains it very well. Thank you. I’m Pleased it’s working for you. 🙂

[utep99]

Thankful to have another day on God's Earth. Sorry for being very honest here. I am terminally ill and hoping for a transplant. Every day God gives me is a blessing.

[Agora1 in reply to utep99]

I hear you utep. Each day is a blessing. xx

[Jay2O]

I usually awaken before the alarm goes off. I will make myself a bedside coffee and if I have time I will meditate. I try and think of all the things I am grateful for however small.

[Jane_5060]

I’ve had this problem since I was 25, 26. I agree with the others, so difficult to get up and when I do wake up I battle bad feelings right away. I try to set up everything the night before as much as possible. Can make it a little easier. And maybe give yourself a treat before you walk out the door, cookie/latte/Pepsi?😄😋.

[Broken1971]

I started showering before I go to bed. It gives me fewer responsibilities in the morning. Then I get my coffee and try to relax a bit and prepare for the rest of the day. I consider just getting up and out of bed at least one triumph for the day.

[Jane_5060 in reply to Broken1971]

Exactly- I think it can really help. For some, not all.