"I've always struggled to get out of bed. Life beyond the covers seemed dreadful because it was chilly, vertical, and full of minor inconveniences, such as no milk in the fridge and other people. Lying down, I could simply exist. My day couldn't get off to a bad start if I refused to start it. I couldn't wake up on the wrong side of the bed if I stayed snoozing."
"The trick is to count down out loud, quickly, and leap out of bed on one. No countdowns from 200, and you can't draw out the numbers slowly. My mornings have been transformed. After the short shock of getting out of bed so quickly, I can now make my coffee slowly I used to have to skip it altogether when I was in a rush."
A person habitually avoided getting out of bed because the world outside the covers felt cold, vertical, and full of small inconveniences like an empty fridge and other people. Remaining under the covers allowed passive existence and prevented bad starts. Various attempted tactics failed, including placing a phone across the room and enlisting flatmates. Possible causes included an ADHD diagnosis, familial waking methods, or perceived laziness. Adoption of a rapid 3-2-1 aloud countdown that ends with leaping out on 'one' created an immediate shock that made rising easier. The new routine enabled slower coffee, punctuality, and a calmer, more productive morning.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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