7 Creative Strategies for Waking Up Earlier Every Day

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By Shana Lebowitz

There are plenty of reasons to get up early.

You can work with fewer distractions from family and coworkers. You have time to exercise before appointments get in the way. And successful people, from Xerox CEO Ursula Burns to Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, wake up with (or before) the sun.

Unfortunately, it's not always so easy, especially if you've spent a lifetime hitting snooze and racing out the door while still putting your pants on.

We checked out the Quora thread, "How can I make a habit of waking up early in the morning?" and highlighted the simplest and most innovative responses.

Try them all and see which one works for you.

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