How to Make Early Mornings Less Painful (Stop Being Soft)
This is a subject I’ve been excited to cover - so let’s get into it.
Let’s, first, be completely honest… you don’t need another fluffy morning routine blog. You don’t need to meditate, journal, drink celery juice, or stare at a vision board while whispering affirmations to the universe.
You need to get out of bed.
That’s it.
The Problem Isn’t Mornings - It’s You
Every morning, millions of people lose the first battle of the day before they’ve even left the pillow. The alarm goes off, and instead of moving, they start negotiating.
- Five more minutes
- It’s cold outside
- I’ll train later
Here’s the truth: you’ll never feel like getting up early. Stop waiting for motivation. Stop waiting to “feel ready.” It’s not coming.
Case in Point: My Sunrise Hike
Last week, I got up at stupid o’clock to do a sunrise hike. It was pitch black, freezing, and my bed felt like heaven. My brain was screaming “stay in”. But the sun doesn’t wait for you to feel comfortable.
I could have stayed warm and lazy. But instead, I put my boots on and got moving. By the time I reached the summit, the sky exploded in colour… and I realised something.
The real rewards only come with discomfort.
The Real Morning Hack
Forget scented candles, productivity apps, or the “one weird trick” some influencer is selling you. Here’s how you win mornings:
- Put your alarm across the room - make yourself get up to turn it off.
- Don’t think - just stand up and move. The longer you think, the more excuses you’ll find.
- Do something physical immediately - shower, make coffee, or step outside.
You don’t need to “make mornings less painful.” You need to get used to doing hard things without complaining.
Why This Matters
The way you start the day sets the tone for everything else. If you start by losing the first battle, you’re already behind. But if you start by doing the hard thing (getting up when you said you would) you’ve already won.
Final Word
Early mornings aren’t supposed to be easy. That’s the point. They’re the first test of every day. Every day you pass that test, you get sharper, stronger, and more reliable.
You want early mornings to feel better? Stop being soft. Get up. Do the work.
BUDS BALM was built with this ethic in mind. It will support your movement… but first, you’ve got to actually move.