06/08/2014
"9 Reasons Why Morning People Are More Successful"
Life is meant to be lived… not slept through. Here are 9 reasons why you should get up with the sun::
1. You have more energy in the morning and a clearer mind:
Waking up early may not give you much more energy than waking up later, although even this may be the case depending on your sleeping habits, but what it will do is give you more time in the day when you feel energetic and motivated.
2. There is nothing worse than starting your day off in a hurry.
I hate rushing with a fiery passion. I think it is the most annoying feeling in the world. Having to rush your day at any point leaves you feeling flustered and beat.
3. Mornings are a great time to get personal things done – things you don’t need anyone else to help you with or to contribute to.
Write emails. Do some quick cleaning or organizing. Make your kids breakfast and lunch.
4. Crossing a few things off your list early in the day will give you a nice sense of accomplishment, fueling you for the remainder of the day while simultaneously giving you peace of mind.
Sometimes we have such slam-packed schedules that we aren’t sure how we’ll manage to fit it all in. Waking up early will, for one, give you a few extra hours if you need it (emergencies do happen).
5. Overall, it’s more efficient.
Your mind focuses more intently in the mornings and because most of the world is either still asleep or just stirring, there are fewer distractions.
6. Starting early usually means finishing early – happy hour anyone?
As adults, we have a lot of responsibilities. Too many even. There is always work to be done and always things that we would rather be doing instead. The key to a happy and productive life is time management.
7. You’ll get tired earlier and get to bed earlier, getting a better night’s sleep.
While the amount of hours you sleep may or may not affect your quality of sleep, as there are many factors to consider, what it will do is make getting a proper night’s sleep more likely. If you go to bed earlier you are more likely to get the needed hours.
8. You’ll literally experience a side of life you haven’t experienced before.
As human beings, we are creatures of habit. And as such, we like to follow routines that we have created for ourselves.
9. You get a couple of hours to be yourself. No masks. No gimmicks.
No trying to impress people you couldn’t care less about. Getting up earlier allows for more alone time – time that too few people give importance to.