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ChefKnifeBotanist t1_j9cxcmt wrote

I had to work a job that started at 3:30 am every morning and the things that helped me were:

  1. I set my alarm to play a favorite song (it linked to my Spotify) instead of dread inspiring beep style alarms

  2. I kept headphones right next to the bed and put them on with a good morning playlist or a chatty YouTube video before I even rolled out of bed - a cold, dark and silent bedroom is very unmotivating to get up to.

  3. I had an "early morning only" reward on those days, it gave me something to look forward to. Example- I was losing weight and watching my sugar, but would treat myself to a sweeter coffee with flavor and half&half on early mornings. On other days of the week I always tried to be better and use skim milk and an alternative sweetener.

Hope this helps!

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marichial_berthier t1_j9e4qum wrote

I did this once, really made me hate that song

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incasesheisonheretoo t1_j9erg3e wrote

That’s all it did for me too lol. Quick way to hate your favorite song

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tomatoesandwitch t1_j9es377 wrote

My alarm is am instrumental version of a song I really like. I found that if the song has a gradual intro it's not annoying.

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