To wake up when feeling tired, key strategies include:

• Avoid hitting the snooze button to prevent fragmented, low-quality sleep.
• Drink a glass of water immediately to rehydrate and refresh the body.
• Stretch or do light yoga to increase circulation and oxygen flow.
• Splash your face with cold water to signal your body to wake up.
• Expose yourself to natural sunlight early in the morning to halt melatonin production and improve alertness.
• Engage in light exercise or cardio, even a brief walk or jumping jacks, to raise energy levels.
• Eat a small, healthy breakfast to supply energy and stimulate your body.
• Keep your environment cool and take breaks to stay alert during tasks.
• Use music or social interaction to stimulate your senses and mind.

These methods are supported by recent health and medical advice as effective ways to battle morning fatigue and promote waking up feeling less tired.