Just some food for thought. For me personally, will power has always been kinda a misnomer ( if not an euphemism) for failure. ie, if you don't have enough will power, what the hec's wrong with you? I don't get up in the a.m. and WILL myself to get up and take a shower. I chose to do so (or not!). Laying one's will power on them can be tricky. It can imply all kinds of negative connotations. Again, just a thought!
I am familiar with this. I need to do something I really love to do, to lure me from a warm and cosy bed. I get up for the things I HAVE to do, or the things I LOVE to do. I am fortunate that I am retired so I can choose. Gardening motivates me.I have been playing in the dirt since I was a child.I love it ! Spring has just sprung in NZ so I am moving earlier now, but I really do have to find a new hobby to motivate me for next winter tho.
I do spend time in the comfort and warmth of my winter bed, contemplating why I do beat myself up for not arising earlier. I have to stop feeling guilty about it. And the reason I feel guilty is because of other peoples expectations that I do , what they do. I should be able to dance to my own tune at this age and stage of life.
Guilt is probably my bigger problem.
Will power - it comes when YOU have a really good reason to move yourself.
Lol, lol....I needed a good laugh today, (been a very bad and emotional day) and you provided! I'm in the States (California). Autumn is. next week for us, and that's MY favorite time of year! And I think (I HOPE) I've finally reached the point in my life when I trust my own opinions better (or at least, not less!) than others! It's still kinda a work in progress! So keep on playing in the dirt and......you need no excuse to stay in a warm, cozy bed on any mornin' you choose! It's the little things in life!!😉