How To Wake Up EARLY & Be Efficient! - Part 1 || SugarMamma.TV

[@h.profile101]

All tips make a perfect sense to me ! 4 years ago I have tried to wakeup early around 5 am and be at the gym next to my work around 6 am finish at 7:30am have a shower and blowdry my hair and be at my desk at work by 8:30 am that was towards a goal that I set to my self and I didi it. It felt so good i still can remember how energetic i was during the day Keep the videos coming love them Wish you all the best Canna! Xx

[@Claudia-rl1kl]

I think this is such a great tip. There have been years in my life when I have done this and I have always found those few hours before everyone else is up peaceful and the most focused and productive hours in the day.

[@laiabranch5729]

Would love a vlog of your typical weekday and typical weekend day

[@SugarMamma]

I'll see what I can do! xCC

[@racelgrace]

+Sugar Mamma Yes please 💕❤️

[@ShoppingQueenArlene]

I'd love that too!! 👍 Very motivational!

[@ellainedontworry]

i love your channel it makes me so motivated. Thank you.

[@SugarMamma]

Oh, thank you! xCC

[@babytab1]

Thanks for sharing! I have been reading "The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)" and it has motivated me to start waking up earlier. It's a great book, I highly recommend it for those who are trying to motivate themselves to wake up earlier. Today I was out of bed by 6:00 am and went for a 3 mile run all before my kids woke up. It was so wonderful and like you said you get so much more done in the mornings!

[@ninaanwamane8967]

I really love this video :) I wake up at 4am everyday having slept by 10 and I love it. By the time most people have woken up I've been to the gym pre made lunch done some reading and managed to get most house work done. I think the best part though, is in summer when you get to watch the sunrise :)

[@SugarMamma]

+Nina Anwamane Wow, you are so dedicated, I am very impressed! xCC

[@ninaanwamane8967]

Thank you :) its amazing just how much waking up earlier can change yoir life x

[@LinhPodetti]

I started waking up at 4am the past month. Love it and totally agree.

[@kbear6863]

I find getting up early easy in the summer, however I find it absolutely impossible in the winter, I just feel tired all day everyday (I live in the UK it's dark till 8am right now, later if it's gloomy which it always is) so I've just recently bought an SAD lamp which imitates daylight. I can sit by it and get some early morning work done whilst feeling more awake!

[@pkeele]

Yes! I'm a mom to two girls (2 years and 1 yr) and I love/need to be up before them. I get me time, a workout, HOT coffee and set my mind for the day. I don't even miss the sleep but I do miss the productivity if I skip it. I aim for 5:30 am. TIP: my husband won't let himself workout at any other time than the morning so if he sleeps in he won't get a workout. He LOVES exercise so this external motivation/consequence helps keep him up early.

[@SugarMamma]

+Patricia Keele It sounds like you both have it worked out which is great... early mornings combined with exercise, what better way to start the day?! xCC

[@PiecesofLuxe]

Would you consider fliming a morning routine? Would love to see your productive mornings :) xx Brooke

[@SugarMamma]

+A little bit of everything with Brooke Hi there, I will see what I can manage. xCC

[@WellBehavedWallet]

Great topic - I find that the mornings are my most productive times, too. Sleeping with the curtains slightly open is a great suggestion. I also put my alarm on the other side of the room, so I have to get up to turn it off. In the end, my most powerful suggestion is having a clear vision of WHY I'm waking up so early... thanks for posting!

[@SugarMamma]

+Sustainable135 That is a great trick with the alarm and I love your suggestion as to WHY!!! Thank you! xCC

[@dianeb2349]

I get up very early too. And I totally agree. The early morning is so nice and quiet and peaceful. That's why I get up so early. I also don't have to rush to work but I can just take it easy. I just love your puppies 😍. I see they make a regular appearance in your videos. Dogs are so great. Always happy to see you and be around you. Thanks for the video Xo

[@SugarMamma]

Thank you Diane... I love my puppies so much and yes, they have a thing for the camera! xCC

[@AzariaBell24]

I'm definitely going to try channeling this into my own schedule! I find it so hard to do everything I want to do before a reasonable time of night. This is really inspiring! xx

[@WhitneyGilstrap]

I love this channel, I get so excited when you post a new video. Your tips and tricks are so awesome and helpful. I have such a hard time waking up in the morning but I always think of all the things I could get done!

[@SugarMamma]

Hi Whitney, thank you that means a lot to me! I hope this video can help get you waking up a little earlier each morning… if you try any of the tips please keep in touch with how you are going with them! xCC

[@AlizeeDefan]

I enjoyed your video. Firstly, this is NOT for everyone. Some people, like myself are nocturnal and have been that way all their lives. Secondly, not everyone in the world works days and has the luxury of waking up at the UnGodly hour of 5:00 am . Lots of us are bartenders, waitress's, DJ's band members, entertainers or anyone that works 2nd or 3rd shift jobs, like nurses, Doctors, CNA's etc. I've tried getting up early even when I have a night where I have the opportunity to go to bed early., MY clock still wakes up at my bartending time or 8:30-9:00 This is normal if you go bed at 2:00. So that is 6.5 hours of sleep and I feel great. If I force myself to go to bed early , say 10:00Pm and set the alarm for 6:00, thats 8 hours of sleep, but I feel like CRAP all day! I know you mean well, but you have no idea how the "other" people live. Plus you lose out on a lot of things, like Late nite TV, movies, a date with someone nice, going dancing till 1:00 etc I get what you mean but it does work or NEVER WILL work for me! SORRY! PS I also found, my quiet and peaceful time is midnight to 3 am. I have lots of energy and the phones are not ringing. I can go do recording in the basement or something ... Ok finished !! Id love some input on this from OTHER people that DON'T work 7-3 jobs. thanks and good luck, peace and love .

[@MsSamchester]

I think this is one of my favourite videos you've done. You seem a lot more relaxed and natural in this one and it was really useful too! Thank you x

[@valerielencrerose2470]

Hi Canna, I get up at 6:20 in the morning, get prepare before my kids wake up but I feel I have not enough time for myself, I did try to get up 15 mn earlier last week to meditate and make visualisation exercices, I really enjoyed it....but it lasted only a couple of days.....I do not get enough sleep because I love to "relax" watching internet in the evening, I have the feeling to spend way to much time there....I go to bed around 11:30, sometime 12:00 and it is hard to get up in the morning. I will follow your tips, I need to sleep more and to enjoy the morning time. I am excited to start today. I will let you know what it will change for me. Thanks have a great day.

[@SugarMamma]

+Valérie L'encre rose It does get easier over time, it is amazing how quickly your body will adapt. Perhaps you could try going to bed 15 minutes earlier each night as well... I find the internet is the worst thing to be on in the evening because time creeps away and before you know it, its after midnight and you're still wide awake. xCC

[@LainieS100]

I absolutely love my 9 - 5 schedule (bed by 9-ish and up at 5). The best part of the day is given to caring for myself when I am rested and energised. I don't fall immediately asleep at 9 - however all my electronic devises get turned off and I may read a paper book or magazine for a few minutes with a relaxing meditation CD playing very quietly. A bedside lamp with a dimmer switch provides a calm and serene ambiance.

[@SugarMamma]

Lainie Sinclair Oh I love this and completely envious too! I try my best to be in bed before 10pm but sometimes with work and little Rocco... my plans often get interrupted! xCC

[@hypnose4her]

Great tips- definitely something I want to start doing for this new year. I find the later I sleep in, the less productive and motivated I feel for the day!

[@SugarMamma]

Good luck, I find I am much more less productive if I wake up too late as well! xCC

[@KasSommers]

Thanks for this, Canna. I used to get up at 4:00 AM when I was an student and a single parent. Over the years I got out of the habit. Now I'm an empty-nester, I should try this again because I have so much I want to get done.

[@SugarMamma]

+Kas Sommers It certainly helps me a lot... I hope you can easily get back into the early routine! xCC

[@Sonjabukumirich]

I'm on day 3 of waking up at 5am. I love it. Everything in this video was perfect. Thank you x

[@SugarMamma]

Nice work Sonja! I hope you're enjoying the peaceful mornings! xCC

[@renaeoneill]

Your channel is so inspiring. Love what you offer and the tips & advice you give x

[@SugarMamma]

Thank you Renae! xCC

[@bluejay5531]

Hello! I agree about how beneficial this is, and it really does depend on habit. I tend to be more awake in the evenings naturally, if I do not "reign myself in" but when I do wake up early it totally changes my outlook on the day and life. At one point I was up every day at 5 AM, just like you and it was one of the best moments, I managed finally to have a steady meditation practice, to practice learning a new language and take some time reading...and it does have a domino effect on how active one is during the rest of the day thanks for sharing and ciao from Italy :-)

[@aubreykue]

I've been getting up at 5:30 every morning this week and I've been loving it! I've been doing a yoga session with online tutorials from thrivingplantbased.com for around an hour before school (I'm 16) and I've found that I've become so much more positive and clear-minded throughout the day. It's been really nice to get my workout in early in the morning so that I don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. I feel like I have so much more time to relax and it feels so freeing! I'm hoping I can keep up my routine for at least untill school gets out in the summer :)

[@SugarMamma]

That is so impressive! I will have to check out the yoga tutorials too... Thank you for sharing! xCC

[@aubreykue]

Sugar Mamma haha thanks!

[@NaturallyBrittany]

I SOOOO want to do this! Thanks for the tips. xoxo brittany

[@SugarMamma]

My pleasure Brittany! Let us know how you go with it... xCC

[@LuckieDragon11]

Your tips were perfect. I've been doing this for about 2 years now. It is the most peaceful part of my day, and I look forward to it every morning. I love to meditate, exercise, and do a few other things prior to starting my day and it has been one of the best lifestyle changes I've made. I love that you're sharing this with others; i feel it is truly one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Love and enjoy your channel! Happy New Year!

[@SugarMamma]

Lovely comment, thank you so much. Happy new year to you too. xCC

[@savedbygracethrufaith]

I could listen to your voice endlessly.

[@NinaMazeo]

I personally love the morning. The gentle sun, the silence, the amount of things you can get done before 10 am, I love it all. But it's difficult sometimes being a musician, we kind of have to work until the late hours of the nights. What helps me get back to being an early bird is having something to do really early for at least one or two full weeks. Something I have to do, something out side of my house and something that doesn't depend only on me. Last time it happened I was going to bed at 9 am and sleeping through 3 pm because of work, and I enrolled on a 11 day course, the classes started at 7 am sharp every day, if I was late I would loose the day. It was already paid for, I had to go and it was something I really wanted to do, plus I hate being late. First day was horrible. Second I nearly fainted in the middle of the afternoon. Third day my body started to adjust and by the 7th day I was waking up 15 minutes before the alarm went off. It can be really challenging, but our bodies adjust. It's amazing.

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

You seem like such a wonderful, down to earth person. I love your personality :) You bring something very special and unique to the world.

[@SugarMamma]

+dappled willow What a lovely and special comment... thank you! xCC

[@sarahjesse9265]

I need to start doing this! Honestly you have the most motivational and valuable channel because they do not teach any of this stuff in school and these are such useful life tools and since subscribing I have managed to save heaps of money (I was a spendaholic) and hopefully can continue to after making savings goals for 2016! Thank you for starting this channel it has been so beneficial to me. xx

[@SugarMamma]

+Sarah Jesse My absolute pleasure Sarah. Thank you for your kind words and encouraging feedback Sarah, it means a lot and really motivates me to keep on going! xCC

[@noddyfry]

Thankyou! I actually HAVE to get up at 5am currently and its a struggle, these tips should help :)

[@susanschafer1248]

I really enjoyed this video. I used to wake up before dawn and do yoga and meditate -- and it was really wonderful. I'm going to put some of your tips into practice and start waking up early again. I'm looking forward to more vids too. I just discovered your channel.

[@achille295]

Geez! Yesterday I went to bed past 5:00, when you had already woke up. Seriously need to fix my routine XD

[@nyellamehaidtli112]

I do this too! LOVE your videos. You re such an inspiration. Would love to see a video on your new office too :)

[@SugarMamma]

That's great Nyella... And when I've finished the office I could do a little tour for you. xCC

[@ThanksToFashion]

Another great video! I would love to see a morning and an evening routine video if possible. Thank youuuu, Xoxo

[@SugarMamma]

+thankstofashion I'll see what I can do for you. xCC

[@megangoggans1208]

Thank you for this video. It was encouraging to see that it doesn't come instantly like some books seem to let on. I have been working on getting a morning routine in place. It is amazing how we can have one when we were in school, but how in our adult life it can fall on the wayside. Thank you for your living example.

[@SugarMamma]

+Megan Noggins My pleasure Megan, As we get older, we tend to get slightly less sleep, and the quality of that sleep is poorer, with more awakenings throughout the night. Studies have shown that the more disrupted sleep the worse our memory. This is also a good reason why I retrained my body to wake up at 5am every morning... I am so much more alert and on the ball than if I woke up at 7am. The key is to get a good 8 hours uninterrupted self which is nearly impossible with children. xCC

[@nataliemchugh706]

Such a great idea. I have made grocery shopping before work at 6am a goal of mine and it makes me feel incredibly efficient for the day. Love your chanel.

[@SugarMamma]

Now that is a great idea, it would be wonderful and peaceful in the supermarket at that hour! I will try this... you'd also only buy the things you need and not be tempted by treats and snacks at such an early hour of the day! Thus, not spending money on things you don't need!!!! xCC

[@florence654]

Just set my alarm an hour earlier as I'm watching this! Love all your videos and advice Canna xx

[@SugarMamma]

That's fantastic Florence! xCC

[@StephenOshea]

your video is very motivating

[@KatHorrocks]

I do Hal Elrod's 'Miracle Morning' routine and it's amazing! I've not got as early as 5AM yet but I'm inching backwards. Currently at around 6, I think I'm gonna aim to get back to 5:30 this month - love the method of going 15 minutes earlier going to try that! I've always been a morning person so I just love making the most of the first few hours of the day when everyone's still asleep :)

[@SugarMamma]

+Kat Horrocks Nice work Kat. xCC

[@natashapoltorak7342]

What a fab video - I'm most productive in the morning so will give this a go in the next week or so!

[@SugarMamma]

+Natasha Poltorak Thank you! xCC

[@smittens6725]

I am definitely trying this. I'm the single mom of a 3 yr old and think this is a fantastic idea to bring some balance and peace into my life. Thanks, as always :) Happy New Year.

[@SugarMamma]

Thank you Stormy, happy new year to you too! xCC

[@elizabethlandazuri7824]

thank you soo much!!!!!!!!!!! i tried making a list and i started waking up early and my life is soo much relax and efficient thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love your channell you are amazing thank you again !!!!!!!

[@SugarMamma]

+Elizabeth Landazuri Oh that is so good to hear... thank you for the wonderful support. Love that you are now more relaxed and efficient... best feeling ever! xCC

[@MannyWC]

Thank you Canna for caring and sharing your amazing tips and tricks:). Do you mind sharing how you do your videos? What equipment you use?

[@SugarMamma]

+OWild1Child I use a Canon SLR and various soft box lights xCC

[@MannyWC]

Thank you Canna! Keep up the great work (with being a single mom too!) We are all watching and learning:)

[@Blackgirl1965]

Hi Canna, I would love to see your morning and evening routines. Love your vids, much love from the UK. Lisa X

[@savannahandstuff]

What time do you go to sleep? :)

[@LuckieDragon11]

+savannahandstuff For what its worth, I've been doing this for 2 years or so, and I prefer to go to bed around 10:00/10:30pm the latest. Any later makes it more challenging for me personally.

[@SugarMamma]

I try to be in bed by 9-9.30pm... xCC

[@Feefils321]

One tip is that if you want to change your sleeping habits, wake up at the same time (like if you want to always wake up at 6AM) even if you don't sleep at the ideal time of 9:30 or 10... This will seriously hardcore train you to wake up early I hope that made sense... It helped train my internal clock

[@SugarMamma]

That makes perfect sense. xCC

[@EvelynGB]

+Sugar Mamma I am in bed too by 9, I usually got to sleep soon after my son, we go to sleep when we need it and enjoy 8 hrs before getting up at 5. Great video Sugar Mamma.

[@XxsuzieblueXx]

Really enjoying your channel, you are very inspiring. I only found it a couple of weeks ago, I find it very calming just listening and they are such easy videos to sit back and chill out to - when I get a chance with two babies ! I look forward to seeing new posts - keep up the great work. Feeling motivated after this 😊

[@SugarMamma]

Oh Susan, thank you for such a lovely comment... Reading these keep me motivated to make more! xCC

[@suriyathiruppathi]

Your videos are great inspiration to me .. Glad that I found ur channel

[@saldabbagh]

This is your best video yet! Thank you so much! it is so helpful, everyone can benefit from your advice on this video :) xxx

[@SugarMamma]

+saldabbagh Oh thank you so much. xCC

[@marygarcia-l7t]

thanks Canna from Canada!

[@EvelynGB]

Waking up early changed me life. I get up at 5 am. I get so much done in the morning, more so than is I waited until after work when I am tired and mentally spent. I have a young son that I parent alone. The mornings are for me, then work, then the evenings are all for my son and I can devote that time completely to him.

[@SugarMamma]

It sounds like you have a pretty good system in tacked! I try and do exactly the same one! xCC

[@EvelynGB]

ya, was working fabulously until my lad recently started waking up at 5:30. LOL He started taking a nap at daycare and now is up past MY bedtime! :D Take care!

[@MrSilentSamurai]

Can you do a video on how you handle personal emails when you are so busy with work? Especially friends who want to chat online via email all the time (usually a whingefest). I'm struggling with this.

[@essiebejb]

love this, always wanted to be a morning person but I have an tendency to be the opposite. Shall try some of these tips and see how it goes

[@SugarMamma]

+essiebejb Yes, please do try and let me know how you go with it! xCC

[@ksulsar023]

Love all your tips and advise. Always very beneficial. :)

[@SugarMamma]

xCC

[@HA-qk3zc]

I need to try this. I always keep on changing my alarm depending upon wat time i am meant to start work.

[@missamazing89]

I am applying the early wake up routine as well! When my friends ask me why I do it, my usual answer is : " because it is the only time of the day when I can have 1,5 h to myself with nobody interrupting me". You get me :D

[@SugarMamma]

+magdalena kuf haha I totally get you! xCC

[@jessicacamacho8822]

Hi Canna, your videos are so informative and helpful so thank you for making them. I was wondering if you could please make a video giving advice on starting a business? Thank you so much if you do x

[@SugarMamma]

Hi Jessica, I will definitely look into this for you xCC

[@livelovedaydream]

i work 2nd shift so 5 would be tough but lately i have been going to bed right after work and getting up an hour earlier and have already noticed i feel better

[@SugarMamma]

That's great... It really does make a difference as long as you get enough sleep and don't exhaust yourself. xCC

[@niikkii260]

Morning routine would be great!!

[@sarahcopland2595]

I love this idea but I am a light sleeper and my partner is a night owl who can easily get up whereas it's a battle for me. I might need to invest in some noise cancelling headphones so I don't wake when he comes to bed! love your videos, always inspiring xx

[@SugarMamma]

Have you ever tried silicone ear plugs? I use noise cancelling headphones and they are great but might be a little hard to wear in bed. xCC

[@lesleysamad6351]

I was doing this before winter break, got a little out of habit. Going to again, it is so productive with 3 children life is so busy.

[@SugarMamma]

+Lesley Samad I could imagine! Hopefully you can have a few productive hours to yourself because the little people stir! xCC

[@livedbymm1605]

can you do your makeup routine? you look so fresh and glowy!

[@SugarMamma]

+Morgane Devliegher I don't think I am all that experienced with make up to do a video... I am wearing Ellis Faras foundation in this video. xCC

[@georgina6026]

I am absolutely inspired by all your videos! Would love any advice for young women just starting out? Am definitely considering finance as a second degree after discovering this channel! Thanks for all your effort!

[@SugarMamma]

+Georgie M Perhaps this would make a great topic for a video if you were interested? xCC

[@georgina6026]

+Sugar Mamma would love that!!! 😄😄

[@chun7270]

Thank you for another wonderful video. So motivational and I will definitely try getting up 15 min earlier until I can get up by 5 AM!! Could you please add what you wear on the info box? You are so stylish and elegant, so I am sure you get a lot of question on what you wear all the time??? :P xoxo ~Tammy

[@SugarMamma]

+workoutmama Hi there, I am wearing Scanlan & Theodore. xCC

[@SuperNathalies]

24-01-2016 in Holland the sun doesn't com up till 08:32. Good luck with that.

[@NATALIETVEnglish]

I'm definitely trying this as of tomorrow .. thanks so much for a great and unique subject ♥

[@SugarMamma]

Aww, my absolute pleasure! Good luck in the morning, feel free to keep us updated! xCC

[@AddieWagenknecht]

how do you manage to exercise in the morning with your son still asleep? I haven't managed to find a way to do that solo

[@AshleyAdeleCampbell]

I really enjoy your videos! How much time should you give yourself before you go to work? I'm a work at 7AM so waking up at 5AM doesn't really give me time for much.

[@RashawMedia]

Great content I'll give these tips a try & see how it works in my life thanks.

[@SugarMamma]

Thank you Rashaw... I hope they work for you! xCC

[@kiniasek]

Thats a perfect idea but I'm not sure if I can follow it. I'm at uni and l'm sharing room with my friend :(

[@superwomae]

Love your pups. They are soo cute 😘😘😘

[@SugarMamma]

+superwomae I know... I love them so so much. xCC

[@ameliaberry5828]

I spent this whole video wanting to touch your dog's ears. And great tips, thank you!

[@SugarMamma]

Hahaha, oops I hope it wasn't too distracting! xCC

[@ameliaberry5828]

Sugar Mamma Haha not at all! I just love dogs! I went and played with mine after :D xx

[@ulianajavna884]

Thank you.

[@ollielonzo]

+sugar Mamma, thank you for videos. I gain so much motivation from you. Anyway, maybe you have any advises for people like me who works graveyard/night shifts? This could be nutrition wise, health wise, etc. Thanks very much!

[@isabellasampson8304]

i love the idea of waking up early but its so hard to get into a routine with shift work! do you have any suggestions for people who might start work in the afternoon and finish late because its so irregular?

[@hazelip4470]

Loved this vid Canna! I think I could really benefit by doing this and getting some "me time" in before the kids wake. Can I ask where your white off shoulder top is from in your latest Sugar Hit email?

[@sohiglam]

please make a video on what I do in a day

[@lauraduggan33]

Think of a good breakfast your going to make when you get up & look forward to it!! 👍

[@SugarMamma]

+Laura Duggan That is such a great idea. Love it! xCC

[@Hodabadrii]

What time do you go to bed ?

[@sohiglam]

how do you organise your closet

[@SugarMamma]

I might do a video on this. xCC

[@MegHilbs]

ooo I need this way too much

[@tammimarie]

Does the sun really rise at 5am? In the us it's about 7:30 now, maybe 6:30 in summer but that's the earliest. I get up at 4:40 but I leave for work at 6

[@ninaanwamane8967]

Really? That's late. In the uk in summer it's around 4:30am

[@lesleysamad6351]

+Nina Anwamane yes, it's later here. When I lived in England it was so surprising how early the sunrise is.

[@gabsiwabsi]

Great tips!! I love your videos. Can I ask, how many hours of sleep do you try to get each night? Also, if you wake up at 5am every morning, what time do you go to bed?!! Thanks heaps! Xoxo

[@SugarMamma]

I try to go to bed between 9-10. I think it's always good to get 8hrs sleep but for a lot of us it can be a little impossible. xCC

[@gabsiwabsi]

+Sugar Mamma thanks for your response!! Xoxo

[@loranoodle]

I would love to become more productive - in particular get more exercise in - but what do you do with Rocco when you are exercising? My two and a half year old wouldn’t ever come with me for a run, he would fight the whole time, and if he knows I’m in the living room would just be dragging on my arm the entire time. How do you get it done?

[@SugarMamma]

Laura Nadel my gym has a kids club and Rocco loves it. But I also go to the gym at lunchtime in my work break. But when Rocco was a baby I used to go yoga with him and he was a weight which I would use in the exercise routine. You can find fun workouts online to work with kids...xCC

[@loranoodle]

Thanks for the details! I will have to look into local gyms that might have playgroups included. The kids always love the opportunity to play with one another

[@erikalindsay8333]

Can't remember if you've mentioned in previous video - but do you shower in the am or pm? I'm curious to give this whole "get up early" thing a try, but wondering which end of the day seems to make more sense for that?

[@cherylcakes]

I'm not naturally an early riser but have to for work. I find it beneficial to shower at night, as you have to get up even earlier to factor in time to wash/dry hair etc. You can still have a quick 2 min shower in the morning if you want one but if you wake up with clean hair and shaved legs etc it feels like a bit of a head start.

[@mariecarey3514]

I have been trying to do this, but still feel tired as the morning progresses, what is the best time to go to bed so I can rise at 5.00a.m. and not feel tired later. Thanks

[@chandaharkins4418]

Marie Carey do you already have knowledge of how many hours of sleep your body needs? if you do, you could just calculate the time that way. good luck!

[@jenna7417]

what time does Rocco wake up? does he sleep through every night? I still have issues with my 2yo Son sleeping through, I don't work, but like you am a single Mother and I start a fulltime course next month, I'm nervous about needing to start my own routine when he still wakes in the night or is up for the day if he wakes from 4am or any later.

[@SugarMamma]

+Jenna Rocco definitely does not sleep through and often ends up in my bed! So hard! I am realising that I am going to have to be a bit stricter with him now…xCC

[@90Asilalisa1311]

Such a great topic to share!! Just some constructive criticism try to avoid the word 'uhm' when you're presenting. It keeps the focus on your message rather than your speaking. But in general keep up the good work :D

[@SugarMamma]

+90Asilalisa1311 Oh I know, it's a bad habit of mine! xCC

[@lcamp30]

What time to you go to bed usually??

[@SugarMamma]

Around 9-10pm... I really try to get to bed early so I can have some 'me' time, tuning out to a book or doing a little light research on my iPad! xCC

[@sarahmeaghan4]

Do you have a rule for yourself about hitting the snooze button?

[@zeezeenu]

Waking up and going to bed early is such a struggle. I hate myself when I go to bed later, hence wake up later. However going to bed later is so much easier for me 🙁

[@SugarMamma]

+zeezeenu It's so easy to fall into a habit of going to bed late particularly if you start playing on your computer, internet etc... before you know it hours have passed and its midnight! xCC

[@fjsukje8]

You should let ur dog go loll

[@classysimplelife3849]

At what's time you go to bed? Best regards from Poland 😊

[@SugarMamma]

I try and be in bed between 9.30 and 10.30pm however with a toddler and work commitments it doesn't always work out that way! xCC

[@classysimplelife3849]

For few days I'm trying go to bed earlier and I'm waking up around 6.00 am. but I'll like wake up at 5.00 and start my day at 5.30 a special I need 30 min. wait after I took my thyroid gland medicament every morning. When I woke up at 6.00 and start my day at 6.30 I feet like I'm more productive and concentrate about my work and life. Thank you for your great advices - best regards from Poland - Anna :)

[@JazHiggins]

Doesn't it mean you will just be tired earlier at night? Therefore you will go to bed earlier at night and not really gain any extra hours in the day?

[@SugarMamma]

+Jaz Higgins I go to bed around 9.30-10pm... I am up roughly 17 hours each day... I think that's enough for me! I get more things done earlier in the day because I am fresh, motivated and there are less distraction compared to later in the day. xCC

[@beccamarie8649]

i used to love getting up early but now i work at a restaurant and usually dont get home until midnight :(( boo

[@CherIOrange]

What time do you go to sleep ? Lol 9 pm?!

[@SugarMamma]

+Cheri Gross I try and get to bed by 9-9.30pm... I am pretty wreaked by the end of the day but it a good way... well most of the time! xCC

[@Aggie_Fehr]

This doesn't work if you always wake up feeling like someone hit you during the night...I just never wake up feeling rested. ugh.

[@SugarMamma]

+Agatha Fehr I know that feeling all too well... I feel like Rocco sometimes sneaks in and thumps me in the night ;) However I do believe getting a solid 8 hours sleep when possible does make a huge difference as well as the routine of waking up at the same time each morning. xCC

[@edwardcm9175]

my biggest challenge about waking up early is going to sleep early.. the struggle is real.. haaa

[@SugarMamma]

Haha oh I am the opposite, I love getting to bed early when I can!!! xCC

[@edwardcm9175]

haa that's awesome, i have this weird insomnia thing where its impossible for me to go to sleep before 12 a.m. soo frustrating!! haha but i will follow all of your tips here! :)

[@SugarMamma]

Oh no, that must be horrible! xCC

[@edwardcm9175]

it is challenging, i'm just laying there blank face trying really hard to fall asleep lol... i can see the beauty sleep is certainly working out for you though : )

[@jilliannesmith80]

Sorry misspelled words on iPad typing.

[@rachelfossy]

cons of working nights. late nights = late mornings :(