Keep Hitting Snooze? 15 Things To Make Getting Up On Dark Winter Mornings Easier | HuffPost Life

Little buys that might just help you to *finally* become a morning person.

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These little buys will make getting up more an easier task

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Let’s be honest, it’s not exactly nice waking up to mornings that are dull, dreary and seriously chilly.

When you’re snuggled up in bed feeling warm and cosy the idea of getting up can feel seriously unappealing – especially when it’s dark outside and your house feels hella chilly.

But, if you’ve got to get up for work, need to drop the kids to school (or both), you probs can’t afford to oversleep, regardless of how warm and cosy your bed may be. To help you to make getting up a little easier – even on these dark, cold mornings – we’ve rounded up a few buys that should help.

This chic bamboo clothes rack

Wanna make mornings easier? Use this bamboo clothing rail to plan out your outfit the night before, so that in the morning all you've gotta do is get dressed.

£43.99 (was £46.99) at Amazon

This sunrise alarm clock

Hate the sound of your blaring alarm? (Don't we all.) How about trying out a sunrise alarm clock that slowly wakes you up using a gradual sunrise simulation? For a less stressful wake up, this is definitely the one.

£99 (was £119) at Amazon

This rejuvenating facial mist

Spritz this Frankincense facial mist onto your face as soon as you wake up and it's sure to leave you feeling invigorated and ready to start your day.

£12.90 at Amazon

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This small but mighty heater

Pop this powerful fan heater by your bed and start your day with a warm air boost. Turn this on for a few minutes every morning and your room will soon heat up.

£22.99 at Amazon

This ultra-easy-to-use coffee machine

There's nothing quite like waking up to freshly brewed coffee, is there? This chic pod machine is ideal for making it quickly and easily – all you have to do is pop in a pod of your choice and press the button – and t tastes a hell of a lot better than the instant stuff.

This cute, cosy hooded dressing gown

There's nothing worse than getting out of a warm bed into a freezing room, which is why this super soft, fleecy hooded dressing gown could make getting up a hell of a lot more enjoyable.

£21.99 at Amazon

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This invigorating shower gel

Formulated with Geranium, Ylang Ylang and Rosemary Essential Oils, this stuff smells incredible. Sure to start your morning off right, it's the energy-boosting wash you need

£15.20 (was £19) at Amazon

This waterproof speaker

This rechargeable Bluetooth speaker can be popped on a shelf in your bathroom (or even taken in the shower with you), so you can play all your fave morning tunes while you get ready

£27.98 (was £33.98) at Amazon

This mini facial cleansing brush

For making sure that you look awake in the morning (even before you've had your coffee), this exfoliating facial brush works like a dream with any and all cleansers

£116 (was £149) at Amazon

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This handy focus journal

For getting your day off to a good start, this five minute journal works like a dream. Spend a few minutes filling it in and you should feel instantly feel calmer and more motivated for the day ahead.

£9.95 at Amazon

These fluffy sliders with arch support

If the idea of your feet touching the cold floor in the morning makes you feel queasy, these super soft, cosy sliders are sure to be a winner.

£19.49 (was £22.99) at Amazon

This breakfast sandwich maker

For easy peasy breakfasts, this compact sandwich maker is a godsend. All you've gotta do is chuck the ingredients in and it'll do the job.

£39.99 at Amazon

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This smoothie maker with on-the-go bottles

Not got time to eat before you head out? Knowing you can whip up a quick smoothie in a ready-to-go cup so you won't start the day hungry should help to motivate you

£24.99 (was £29.99) at Amazon

This cold brew coffee maker

Prefer to kick off your day with a cold coffee? Then this easy-to-use cold brew coffee maker is the one. You can prep your brew the day before and pop it in the fridge overnight, so that in the morning all you have to do is pour it into a cup.

£20.97 (was £29.99) at Amazon

This to-do list notepad

Before you head to bed again, take the time to fill this with your tasks for the next day. When you wake up in the morning you'll be able to see everything that you need to get done, and it won't seem so daunting

£5.99 at Amazon

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This travel coffee cup

And because we need our coffee to keep us going, treat yourself to this Chilly cup that's double-walled and vacuum insulated, keeping yours stays steaming hot for up to four hours.

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