Last week I did a really good job at waking up on time. I had prepared myself to take advantage of gaining an hour in the morning. I was hoping to get to bed on Sunday night before 10. That did not happen. For some reason it was one of those nights where I just layed there and couldn't fall asleep. The last time I remember looking at the clock it was just before 1.
Monday morning was the exact opposite of how I imagined it. Not only did I fail to get up early, I slept through my alarm and woke up even later than I usually do. I jumped in the shower and got out the door in a hurry, but I still missed my 7:30 meeting. I started the week off at a disadvantage. It always seems like when I sleep in once I have a hard time getting on schedule for the entire week.
The only thing worse than having a bad habit is failing to correct it every time you try. When you are trying to form a new habit what steps do you take in order to make sure you follow through? Even though I want to go to sleep earlier I can't force it to happen. I have tried to do things that are supposed to promote sleep, but it never seems to work. When I am consciously thinking about getting to sleep earlier it never seems to work out well.
I haven't completely given up on this week. I will try again tomorrow morning to wake up earlier. I am already looking forward to the weekend. Maybe I can relax and reset, then get things on track next week.
