Five Awesome Reasons Why You Should Be Waking Up Early
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Before you make the assumption that I’ve been an early riser all my life, let me stop you there, as this was definitely not the case. In fact, I had spent most of my late teen years and early 20’s “thriving” by constantly burning the midnight oil. I was convinced that sleep was overrated, “I can sleep as much as I want when I’m dead“, I thought to myself. And as a result, I was getting by with as little as 3 to 4 hours of sleep every night.
Perhaps it’s the inevitable effects
of aging but these days, I can’t even fathom a night without 7 to 8
hours of uninterrupted sleep. Though the transformation from a night owl
to an early bird was hardly a walk in a park, knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t have it other way.
Whilst being an early riser may not be for everyone, through my own experience, I have found that the early bird does catch the worm. With that, here are five reasons why I personally believe it truly pays to be a morning person:
You’ll have a calm yet invigorating start to the day
By waking up at least 2 hours prior to getting out the door in the morning, you give yourself enough time to indulge in your morning rituals instead of having to rush through your morning.
Depending on your preference, you may use this ‘free’ time for a peaceful meditation session, plan for the day ahead, have an indulgent 20-minute bath or perhaps, if you wake up early enough, all of the above!
By setting aside ample time for the things that give you joy and serenity in the morning, you are bound to start the day fully recharged with a spring to your step and ready to take on the world by the time you walk out the door.
You’ll be able to catch one of nature’s greatest shows
One of my all-time favorite things to do is to watch the sunrise and the only way one can catch a glimpse of one of nature’s greatest feat is to wake up early enough to see it!
Each beautiful sunrise is different from the next but never fails to mesmerize. Whenever I watch the sunrises while breathing in the crisp morning air, I am once again reminded as to how truly beautiful the world is and how fortunate we all are to be living in it. It makes me sincerely grateful to be alive and instills a sense of gratitude as I go about my day.
You’ll have time for a proper breakfast
I love having an indulgent and healthy breakfast in the morning along with cups of my favorite elixir, coffee. Breakfast is also a time when I set aside time to chat with my loved ones and/or catch up on the latest news and happenings before I’m off to seize the day.
As cliché as it may sound, it’s been scientifically proven that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Hence, it is surprising that many still insist on skipping it, mainly because they have no time to eat in the morning! By making time for a proper, hearty breakfast, you provide your body (and your brain) with the nourishment that it needs to help you be on top of your game and keep you energized – at least until lunch time rolls around.
You’ll become more productive
Whenever I have some tasks that I was not able to complete during the work day, instead of opting to burn the midnight oil, I make a point to do them in the following morning instead. I’ve come to realize that I am much more productive and focused after a restful slumber than if I were to force myself to get it all done the night before.
If I am anticipating an insanely busy day ahead, I would use my morning to get a head start on the day’s tasks. This way, I am able to lessen the work load for the rest of the day and prevent myself from becoming too overwhelmed or burning out in the long run.
You’re likely to make time to work out
For most of us, by the time we step out of the office, the last thing we want to do is hit the gym or do ANY physical exercise. Personally, I much prefer to use my time in the evenings to relax. Whether it’s checking out a new restaurant, hanging out with friends or watching my favorite TV shows, I usually block my evenings for some downtime before hitting the hay.
Whilst being an early riser may not be for everyone, through my own experience, I have found that the early bird does catch the worm. With that, here are five reasons why I personally believe it truly pays to be a morning person:
You’ll have a calm yet invigorating start to the day
By waking up at least 2 hours prior to getting out the door in the morning, you give yourself enough time to indulge in your morning rituals instead of having to rush through your morning.
Depending on your preference, you may use this ‘free’ time for a peaceful meditation session, plan for the day ahead, have an indulgent 20-minute bath or perhaps, if you wake up early enough, all of the above!
By setting aside ample time for the things that give you joy and serenity in the morning, you are bound to start the day fully recharged with a spring to your step and ready to take on the world by the time you walk out the door.
You’ll be able to catch one of nature’s greatest shows
One of my all-time favorite things to do is to watch the sunrise and the only way one can catch a glimpse of one of nature’s greatest feat is to wake up early enough to see it!
Each beautiful sunrise is different from the next but never fails to mesmerize. Whenever I watch the sunrises while breathing in the crisp morning air, I am once again reminded as to how truly beautiful the world is and how fortunate we all are to be living in it. It makes me sincerely grateful to be alive and instills a sense of gratitude as I go about my day.
You’ll have time for a proper breakfast
I love having an indulgent and healthy breakfast in the morning along with cups of my favorite elixir, coffee. Breakfast is also a time when I set aside time to chat with my loved ones and/or catch up on the latest news and happenings before I’m off to seize the day.
As cliché as it may sound, it’s been scientifically proven that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Hence, it is surprising that many still insist on skipping it, mainly because they have no time to eat in the morning! By making time for a proper, hearty breakfast, you provide your body (and your brain) with the nourishment that it needs to help you be on top of your game and keep you energized – at least until lunch time rolls around.
You’ll become more productive
Whenever I have some tasks that I was not able to complete during the work day, instead of opting to burn the midnight oil, I make a point to do them in the following morning instead. I’ve come to realize that I am much more productive and focused after a restful slumber than if I were to force myself to get it all done the night before.
If I am anticipating an insanely busy day ahead, I would use my morning to get a head start on the day’s tasks. This way, I am able to lessen the work load for the rest of the day and prevent myself from becoming too overwhelmed or burning out in the long run.
You’re likely to make time to work out
For most of us, by the time we step out of the office, the last thing we want to do is hit the gym or do ANY physical exercise. Personally, I much prefer to use my time in the evenings to relax. Whether it’s checking out a new restaurant, hanging out with friends or watching my favorite TV shows, I usually block my evenings for some downtime before hitting the hay.
Knowing that I would make plenty of excuses to get out of working out
in the evenings, mornings make the perfect time to squeeze it in! So,
use this time for a refreshing run or a yoga class. As you may already know, when we exercise, we produce endorphins
aka our body’s “happy” hormones that make us feel more energized, lift
our mood and help us to tackle whatever challenges the day has in store
for us!
The reasons above are so true, there were times that my insomnia attacks so sometimes I sleep at 08:00 in the morning, which is something I'm trying to break and I believe I'm doing a great job lately. I try my best not to sleep very late cause the reasons above are my motivation to wake up early.
So there you, to those who love to sleep very late, I hope this encourages you to sleep early and wake up early to have a productive day ahead.
Looking for a great morning ritual that have plenty of benefits? Go on a meditation and yoga retreat where you’ll learn to instill great habits that will help you to make the most of each day!
Original Post: https://www.bookmeditationretreats.com/news/benefits-of-waking-up-early
The reasons above are so true, there were times that my insomnia attacks so sometimes I sleep at 08:00 in the morning, which is something I'm trying to break and I believe I'm doing a great job lately. I try my best not to sleep very late cause the reasons above are my motivation to wake up early.
So there you, to those who love to sleep very late, I hope this encourages you to sleep early and wake up early to have a productive day ahead.
Looking for a great morning ritual that have plenty of benefits? Go on a meditation and yoga retreat where you’ll learn to instill great habits that will help you to make the most of each day!
Original Post: https://www.bookmeditationretreats.com/news/benefits-of-waking-up-early
6 comments
I don't know but it's really quite challenging to be a morning person. Although I am trying to be one little by little. What I do is let the sunlight in and let it wake me up. I wish that my body clock could really change. Most of my ideas come around midnight onwards. That's when I become productive.
ReplyDeleteThere are two reasons that I can contribute.
ReplyDeleteOne is that in as far as productivity is concerned, yes, you will have more time. But here's the thing. People who wake up early will always know that there are so many things to do that can be accomplished before noon time.
Another reason is that in finishing more things before noon, the sense of fulfillment is greater, which in itself, is a motivation.
All of this that you wrote is absolutely true, but no matter how hard I try to get up earlier every morning, I just fail to do so. I think it's because of this hard winter that caused me to spend at least 8-9 hours in bed. I always run in the morning, skip my breakfast or forget to finish some really important things for the day.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I won't give up. Fingers crossed for me to get up earlier tomorrow. :)
Waking up early is a really fantastic way to start the day. When you wake up early you get an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the world bathed in a serene cocoon of peace, something which shatters when the world wakes up. And yes you are more productive and feel energetic too.
ReplyDeleteI am at times a morning person, and sometimes the opposite. I have a full-time job and it is only in the evening where can I find time to work on my blog. If I am going to choose between a morning person and the opposite, I would choose the first one. Waking up early in the morning makes me more organized.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, these are 5 awesome tips but the one that resonates most with me is the tip about productivity. Not everyone is a morning person, but for me I feel like waking up early gives me a head start on my day and a chance to really truly appreciate the entire day.
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