The night before, you can take a first step to make getting up in the morning easier. It's all about the right alarm/alarm clock sound. Above all, this one should not be associated with terror, since it is the first thing we encounter during the day. First choose a sound that you are comfortable with and then focus on the volume. A little extra tip: You might want to set your alarm clock a little further away so that you have to get up straight away to switch it off in the morning.

In the cold season in particular, many of us sleep with the windows closed. At night, the CO2 concentration increases and the air quality in the room deteriorates, causing a feeling of drowsiness and tiredness. In order to counteract this, it is worth opening the windows first thing in the morning to get fresh wind and fresh oxygen into the bedroom.

However, the open window in the morning not only brings fresh oxygen into the bedroom, but also natural light. This can make our getting up process a lot easier. Of course, the sun doesn't shine every morning, but it doesn't have to. Even small amounts of daylight cause our brain (more specifically our pineal gland) to inhibit the production of melatonin.

After we get out of bed and our windows are wide open, a next possible step would be to make the bed. Aside from perhaps preventing us from falling back into bed immediately or during the day, it's the first visible sense of accomplishment of the day. It may not be helpful for some, but it's worth trying this habit for yourself for a few days.

In order not to ponder the dreams experienced at night all day long, it helps to write down your own thoughts, to organize them and thus to process them. Keeping a diary allows you to start the day fresh and unencumbered.

An alternative to journaling is meditation. Mindfulness, the distance from everyday life, the peace and serenity within a meditation in the morning make it possible for your body to start the day positively and relaxed. The aim is not to swim in negative or stressed thoughts, such as upcoming tasks, immediately after getting up.

About two thirds of our body consists of water. So it's easy to understand that a large glass of water in the morning will bring you back to your normal, productive and alert state. We have no way of drinking water overnight - on the contrary: we tend to lose fluids during sleep, for example through sweating or breathing. So if you reach for a glass of water first thing in the morning, you'll get your body going and you'll also be able to meet the first sips of your daily requirement.

Another tip to wake up faster is some exercise. Don't worry - we don't ask you for a three-hour workout, just something to get your circulation going. Once we are out of bed, the danger of falling back is not so great. For example, a short walk, a light stretch, or a 10-minute yoga workout might wake you up. A positive side effect of the whole thing is that the movement in the morning has an additional positive effect on falling asleep in the evening

A healthy and delicious breakfast is a great way to have plenty of energy for the day ahead. This should ideally be high in carbohydrates, protein and fiber and contain at least one portion of fruit or vegetables.

If you take a shower in the morning (after the exercise session) anyway, you could try a contrast shower next time.