Everyone has their own methods for managing time and fighting procrastination. For me, one key habit is avoiding the snooze button altogether when my alarm goes off. Here’s why.
I naturally wake up around 3 am, but my set wake-up time is 4 am. Each year, I create new systems for time management using tools like Notion, Google Calendar, and recently, Notion Calendar. I’ll dive into how I use these apps in another post.
I have a friend who wakes up without an alarm, trusting his internal clock. I’m not quite there yet, even though I do wake up at 3 am naturally. To ensure I don’t oversleep, I set my alarm for 4 am and place my phone away from my bed.
The alarm app on my phone is my wake-up call. A small but significant detail is the title of my 4 am alarm: Proverbs 24:33-34. If you’re familiar with this scripture, you’ll understand why it’s a powerful motivator to avoid hitting the snooze button.
Proverbs 24:33-34 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.
This method might not work for everyone, but I encourage you to try it for 21 days if you’re looking for a way to reliably wake up in the morning. It could make a significant difference in your daily routine.