So you’ve hit snooze for the third time. Your eyes are half-open, your alarm is still yelling, and you’re wondering if "morning people" are even real or just a myth like traffic-free roads on a Wednesday morning, (you read that right, Wednesdays are the new Mondays).
Here’s the truth: while your natural body clock (chronotype, if you want to sound smart) is partly decided by your DNA, you can train yourself to become a morning person. And no, you don’t need to do yoga at sunrise or start drinking bulletproof coffee.
If you’re tired of chaotic mornings and want to feel fresh instead of frazzled, here’s how to become a morning person, the Malaysian way.
Why Bother Becoming a Morning Person?
Because rushing out the door with your shirt half-tucked and no time for breakfast is not the vibe.
When you start your day early (and well-rested), you:
- Get time to actually enjoy your kopi
- Avoid the morning madness on the roads
- Feel less stressed and more in control
- Might finally catch that 7am gym class you keep cancelling
5 Realistic Tips on How to Become a Morning Person (Even If You’re Team Night Owl)
1. Kick Screens Out of the Bedroom
TikTok doesn’t care about your sleep schedule. That one-minute video will turn into one hour, and suddenly it’s 2am.
Hack it: Put your phone to bed before you. Charge it outside the bedroom or use 'Do Not Disturb' mode. If you need it as an alarm, dim the screen, and place it far from the bed so you have to physically get up to turn it off.
2. Lock In Your Wake-Up Time (Even on Sundays)
Consistency is your new best friend. Wake up at the same time every day, yes, even on weekends. It tells your body, “Hello, this is the new normal.”
Local tip: Swap your late night mamak for a morning kopi session with friends. You’ll still get the vibes, just with less oil and more sunshine.
3. Use a Smart Alarm, Because You Deserve Better Than BEEP BEEP BEEP
Traditional alarms feel like a personal attack. Try apps that wake you gently, based on your sleep cycle. Some even mimic sunrise so you feel like you're waking up on a beach in Langkawi (minus the sand).
4. Sleep When You’re Sleepy, Not Just When Netflix Ends
If your eyes are heavy at 10:42pm, don’t wait till 1am just to “finish one more episode”. That episode will still be there tomorrow. Sleep isn’t something you schedule, it’s something you surrender to.
Pro move: Keep your bedroom cool, dark and cosy.
5. Let the Light In - Natural or Not
Sunlight is your best natural alarm. It tells your brain, “Wake up lah!” If you’re up before the sun (hello, 6am gym warriors), use warm lighting or a sunrise lamp to gently nudge yourself into the day.
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