Article: Disable the button if your clock has the capability. Habitually hitting snooze will create a habit that can be very difficult to break. Set your alarm somewhere across the room, out of your immediate reach, so that you have to physically get out of bed to turn it off. Even if you don’t feel like it, give it a try. Leap out of bed enthusiastically and spread your arms wide as if to say, “I am so ready for today! Bring it on!” It sounds silly, but it really does work (even if it just makes you giggle). When we wake up in the morning, we experience a feeling of brain sluggishness before our brains return to full functionality. During sleep we breathe very slowly, resulting in a lower amount of oxygen hitting our system than what our fully awake bodies are used to running on. Getting our brains back up to full speed depends on the time it takes for the body to inhale enough oxygen to get all of our processes going. Taking some big, deep breaths will get oxygen flowing faster, allowing your brain to fully wake up and reboot before you fall back asleep! Whether you throw open your curtains to let the sunlight in or turn on artificial indoor lighting, bright lights will instantly make you feel more awake. Doing this consistently can also help you to reset your internal clock to accept your new earlier wake up time. When you wake up, you are dehydrated from not drinking any water all night long. Dehydration can make you feel very tired. As soon as you wake up, drink a tall glass of water. You’ll rehydrate your body and feel instantly more awake. When we are trying to establish a new habit, rewarding successes along the way can really help make that habit stick. Every time you successfully wake up early, reward yourself! It doesn’t have to be a big deal, but do choose something that is genuinely rewarding to you, whether that’s coffee, your favorite breakfast, or putting on your favorite music.
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Avoid hitting the snooze button. Jump out of bed – literally! Take strong deep breaths immediately upon waking. Expose yourself to bright light immediately. Drink a large glass of water. Reward yourself.
Article: One of the first methods to managing and decreasing hunger during work hours is making sure that you eat regular and consistent meals. Skipping meals or waiting too long between meals may increase your hunger.  Studies have shown that regular and consistent meal consumption in addition to a small snack daily lead to decreased hunger throughout the day. It's important to eat a minimum of 3 meals daily. However, depending on your schedule and office hours, you may need to eat more meals or include a few snacks during the day. Do not skip meals and do not leave more than 4-5 hours of time in between meals without having a planned snack. One of the best foods to fight hunger during your work day is protein. Always include a source of protein at each meal and snack.  Many studies have showed that higher protein diets and higher protein meals keep you feeling more satisfied during your actual meal and for many hours after you're done eating.  Including a source of protein at each meal and snack can help spread out this hunger-fighting nutrient throughout your entire day. Plan to include 1 or 2 servings (about 3-4 oz) of protein at each meal. If you're concerned about calories or watching your waistline, go for leaner sources of protein which are naturally lower in calories and fat. Try: poultry, eggs, low-fat dairy, lean beef, seafood or legumes. Another important nutrient that can help keep hunger at bay while you're at the office is fiber. Make each of your meals full of fiber to help manage your appetite.  Studies have shown that those people with higher fiber diets are more satisfied during the day and tend to eat less overall.  Fiber provides physical bulk to meals and takes longer to digest. Women should aim for 25 grams of fiber daily and men should plan on getting about 38 grams daily.  Include one or two high fiber foods at each meal and snack. This will help you meet your daily goal but also keep this filling nutrient spread out during the day. Foods that are high in fiber include: fruits, vegetables, starchy vegetables and whole grains. Meals and snacks that are high in protein and fiber include: Greek yogurt with nuts and fruit, whole grain wrap filled with lean deli meat and cheese with a small fruit salad, a large spinach salad with raw vegetables and grilled salmon or whole wheat pasta tossed with grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. Another neat trick to manage hunger throughout the day is by drinking enough water. If you typically feel hungry frequently or have difficulty managing your appetite, water may be the answer.  If you're not getting enough fluids daily or are even just mildly dehydrated, your brain and body may interpret "thirst" as feelings of hunger. You may feel hungry and feel like you need to snack or eat more, when you just need more fluids.  To ensure you're not making this mistake, make sure you're drinking adequate fluids each day. Aim for at least 8 glasses, but even up to 13 glasses daily.  Also stick to calorie-free, decaf beverages. These are the best. Try: water, flavored water, sparkling water, decaf coffee and tea.
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Eat 3-6 meals daily. Always eat protein. Make your meals high fiber. Drink a lot of water.