Sleeping in a bed would work for setting the time to day. Depending on the time it takes for you to type out the command, it may or may not be the quickest way.
To move a sleeping cat, I find that slipping both hands underneath and spreading them to keep the cat in as close to the same position as possible usually works....
I would definitely say take writing classes, because those will challenge you to improve your writing style. You can also listen to podcasts or read workbooks, which all have different...