Even morning people can feel groggy on Mondays. But if you're someone who OFTEN has trouble in the morning, this is for you . . . A new study at Baylor looked at the differences between "night owls" and "morning people" . . . and whether it's possible to BECOME a morning person.
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The researchers behind it say genetics do have a lot to do with it. Some of us are just pre-programmed to stay up later than others. But they found there are a few lifestyle choices that can make mornings even harder.
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They followed the sleep habits of 858 college students for a year.Â
Here are the top four things you should avoid if you want to be a morning person . . .
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1.  Put your phone down, and turn off the TV. Don't use any electronics too close to your bedtime. And definitely not while you're IN bed.
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2.  Only drink coffee in the A.M. Avoid caffeine for at least six hours before bed.
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3.  Don't take long naps. 30 minutes might be okay. But if you nap much longer than that, you're more likely to have trouble sleeping that night.
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4.  Don't exercise in the evening. Too much physical activity can keep you up. So morning or afternoon workouts are better.
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