If you wake up early every morning and can’t understand the reason behind it, your body is trying to tell you something. Let us know what these signs are.
What is your natural ‘body clock’?
You may think that waking up suddenly at 3:47 in the morning is a coincidence, but often it is due to a certain cycle of the body. Our body has a regular biological clock that runs 24 hours a day. Which is called circadian rhythm.
This chakra controls everything from hormone secretion to body temperature. This chakra is in a very sensitive state between 2 and 5 in the morning. At this time, a hormone called cortisol starts increasing gradually. So you can wake up naturally around sunrise. But if you are under too much stress, this hormone wakes you up suddenly instead of gently, and this restlessness makes you wake up prematurely.
Stress is the biggest enemy of sleep.
Chronic stress not only ruins your mood but also changes your sleep structure. Without properly going through the different stages of sleep, the body remains on high alert. As a result, sleep becomes incomplete instead of restful and long. Particularly during REM sleep, the brain is most active. This is the time when memories, emotions, and incomplete thought processes occur. Therefore, stressed people wake up from REM stage and remember that moment clearly.
What does your sleep time say?
If you wake up between 3 and 5 a.m. every day, it may be a sign of your chronotype. That means your natural sleep-wake time. Some people wake up with the sunrise, while others remain more active by staying up late at night. Today’s 9 to 5 lifestyle often fails to keep pace with this biological clock, which is called social jetlag. Especially for night owls, waking up early can be stressful and unsettling.
What can you do about it?
The good news is that you are not completely helpless. If you wake up early every day, try these tips:
Keep a diary or app to track your sleep patterns.
Reduce screen time at night to avoid disrupting your body clock.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed.
Keep stress under control throughout the day.
If possible, create a routine that suits your chronotype.