Every morning as the week wears on, I find myself wishing I could spring out of bed with the energy to sing and dance good morning to the world like Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray.  Unfortunately, that almost never happens.  More often than not, I find myself feeling sluggish and take up to half an hour to wake up completely.  It’s a constant uphill battle that I’m sure many of us face.  The only ways I’ve been able to combat this lethargy, so far, have been sensory shock via a hot shower or simply the fear of being tardy for something important.

What do you do when you just can’t seem to summon the willpower to drag yourself out of bed in the morning?  Ideally, we’d all just get more sleep, but sometimes life gets in the way and eight hours a night isn’t an option.  I’d love to hear your thoughts and tips!