Finally, the cold, wet winter is over, but every morning still feels like a battle to leave the cozy warmth of your bed. Even when you're about to be late, you can't resist thinking, "Just one more minute!"

Why is it so hard to wake up on time? Beyond late nights and poor sleep quality, there are deeper reasons that make getting up a struggle. The alarm clock often feels like a blaring siren dragging you out of bed. To become a morning person, you don't need to start your day with a willpower battle. SPARKFUL, in partnership with Taiwan's independent game development team "Red Candle Games", introduces the story-driven alarm clock "Book Morning!" to help you wake up effortlessly!

What's the First Thing You Do When You Wake Up?

Have you ever noticed what you do first thing in the morning? According to "The Golden Hour After Waking Up," "The kind of morning you have sets the tone for your day." Your first thought or action upon waking can influence how your day goes. These repeated habits might even affect how you feel about waking up.

No one likes oversleeping or starting the day with negative emotions. To make the most of your golden morning hour, consider whether you have any of these three waking habits or emotions and how they might be shaping your life.

1. Checking Your Phone for Emails and Social Media

If you immediately check emails or scroll through social media upon waking, your brain isn't fully awake and ready to handle the flood of information, leading to anxiety and confusion. This can make it hard to focus on what you need to do next.

The urge to check messages and social media reveals our desire to connect with the world and avoid feeling left out. However, replying to messages right away can result in more emails and messages, dividing your time and attention unintentionally.

Take back your precious morning time! Slow down on responding to others and first listen to your own needs. Care for yourself, regain your focus, and find peace, free from the fear of missing out.

2. Sleeping Until the Last Possible Minute

If you often sleep until the last minute, your mornings might always be rushed. The ideal of leisurely enjoying coffee and a delicious breakfast only happens in dreams. You're likely to forget things and rush around your house to gather everything. Commuting becomes stressful as you worry about being late and frequently check your phone for messages from your boss or clients.

Waking up early doesn’t mean “losing 5 minutes of sleep” but rather “gaining more time” to plan your day and face its challenges calmly. This way, you can regain control over your life.

3. Feeling Despair Because It’s Only Tuesday

After surviving Monday Blues, waking up and realizing it's only Tuesday can be disheartening. Facing another mundane day can make you wish it were already the weekend.

When there's nothing to look forward to, staying in bed seems the best option. But remember those times you were so excited about a trip or a date that you woke up before the alarm?

While you can't have a trip or a date every day, try creating something to look forward to the next morning, like a special breakfast or a new outfit. This anticipation can act as an "internal alarm clock," energizing you to wake up and face the day with enthusiasm.

Let Curiosity Wake You Up, and Use Stories to Strengthen Your Inner Drive

To wake up on time, you might have tried setting multiple alarms or asking your roommate to wake you up. However, these methods might not be sustainable and could lead to morning grumpiness.

If you recognize these three waking habits in yourself and don't know how to change, try something more fun! The story-driven alarm clock app "Book Morning!" combines sleep management with bedtime stories. As an assistant to astronomer Dr. Wakey, you unlock the day’s story chapter by waking up on time, starting your day with a good read!

3 Highlights to Transform Your Wake-Up Routine and Make Early Rising a Breeze

1. Three Story Types to Spark Your Imagination

Remember falling asleep to bedtime stories as a kid? Bedtime stories aren't just for children. In our fast-paced society, adults need stories even more. Stories are ancient magic that helps us escape from the anxiety of reality.

"Book Morning!" features three types of stories created by the writers of SPARKFUL's "Walkr" and Red Candle's "Devotion." The genres include war, light mystery, and healing sci-fi. Users can choose their favorite type. Each day, you unlock a new chapter, and your curiosity about the story fuels your motivation to wake up.

Kickstart your morning with a story, immersing yourself in the plot and waking up your imagination and brain!

2. Immersive Reading Experience

Each story in "Book Morning!" is paired with beautiful illustrations and realistic sound effects that you can enjoy with headphones. This interactive reading experience makes "morning reading" richer, like entering a virtual space where you fully engage with the plot and characters, making your morning alarm a gateway to a new reading adventure.

With illustrations and sound effects, even those without a reading habit can easily get into the story. "Book Morning!" acts as a portable bookshelf, allowing you to keep your reading habit no matter where you are.

3. Continuous Companionship and Instant Rewards

Mornings that require willpower battles need companions to help you build habits! As Dr. Wakey’s assistant, you play a key role in proving the "cosmic story wave." Dr. Wakey eagerly awaits your timely wake-up to unlock the day's story chapter, completing important research together. Dr. Wakey’s encouragement makes you feel valued and needed, motivating you to keep your wake-up commitment!

"Book Morning!" displays consecutive wake-up days, turning "waking up on time" into a tangible achievement that shows your progress. Additionally, it clearly presents your story reading progress, unlocking new characters as the plot unfolds, adding a gamified element to your reading experience.

How has your week been? If you think it could be better, start by waking up on time! "Book Morning!" aims to change your perception of waking up and helps you joyfully develop the habit of early rising. This will adjust your schedule, improve sleep management, and lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life! Start your morning reading journey with Dr. Kiki today Book Morning!