How to Fight, Sleep Inertia, in the Morning. Sleep inertia, that irresistible desire to go back to bed in the morning, is something that many people deal with. . Here are seven ways to fight the mental morning grogginess and get your day started. . 1. No matter how sleepy you may be, resist the urge to hit the snooze button on your alarm. . Drifting back to sleep after snoozing your alarm starts another sleep cycle, which confuses your brain and causes mental sluggishness. . 2. It is best to wait until around 9:30-11:30 AM to have your morning cup of coffee. . Our cortisol levels are lower by this time, meaning the caffeine boost will be most effective for our bodies at that point. . 3. Drink at least 12-20 ounces of water when you wake up, as our bodies are dehydrated after a full night of sleep. . Water, which makes up 73 percent of our brains, plays an important role in influencing our brain activity. . 4. Let light into your room when you wake up. It activates neural pathways in your brain and tells you to get moving. . 5. Don’t immediately reach for your phone when you wake up since it can lull you back to sleep. 6. Consider waking up and taking a cold shower. It increases blood flow, neurotransmitters and even respiration. . A cold shower can provide you with a burst of energy and greatly increase your mood. . 7. Get your circulation and brain going with some light exercise when you wake up.
