What do I do awake at 6 am? The sun is coming up and its light is spilling onto my kitchen table. I open the windows and a cool, gentle bree...
Getting up early is something I've been enjoying recently. I always liked staying in bed longer, but now I'm a mom, and this time alone in the early hours of the morning is sacred, and I thoroughly enjoy it.
It has its benefits
“God helps those who get up early” goes the saying. The truth is that, in addition, we help ourselves. Unless tiredness overwhelms you or you have gone to bed very late, if you get up early in the morning you will notice great benefits.
According to Christopher Randler, and as published in the Harvard Business Review, waking up early in the morning helps the brain function better. These people tend to be more proactive and tend to have higher skills and critical thinking.
Better opportunities
The expert claims in his research that early risers will have better job performance, more interpersonal qualities, and that they can more easily solve problems. In addition, they can anticipate such inconveniences more quickly.
Therefore, science claims that people who get up early are more likely to be successful than people who get out of bed late. The alarm clock will then have to be set earlier.
It costs, but the reward is greater
Maybe it will happen to you like me. As the years go by I find it less difficult to get up early, and I enjoy it more. And now that I am a mother, I am taking advantage of it more than ever.
The house in silence
This is the number one reason I jump out of bed at 6am. My children are asleep, and I have several hours to enjoy the peace before diving into their energetic games.
It is the moment where I plan the day and where my ideas are clear. That moment alone, where the house is quiet, gives me all the good energy I need for the rest of the day.
Breakfast without outbursts
Spreading the cheese and jam smoothly is fabulous. The table all to myself, and everything strategically prepared to enjoy a full breakfast. When I wake up late, however, there is no time for much more than a couple of sips between one thing and another.
If you are one of those who like to have a good breakfast, this can be a good motivation to wake up earlier.
Greater concentration and proactivity
As the aforementioned study says, people who wake up earlier have the path to success assured. Proactivity and concentration improve, making it easier for early risers to reach their goals.
More energy
To feel energized in the morning, you need to have a good night's sleep. And this happens when we fall into a deep sleep, without intermittent awakenings.
The experts say it is not only the number of hours of sleep but the quality. Deep sleep is the stage that needs to be completed to feel refreshed in the morning. And this brings physical benefits such as cell regeneration, increased blood flow to the muscles, and strengthening the immune system, among other things.
Better rest at night
If you wake up early you can surely fall asleep earlier also at night, and this may augur a better night's sleep. On the other hand, having a sleep routine will help you rest better.
By the time your body gets used to waking up early in the morning, it may already hit that rhythm every day. Yes, also Saturdays and Sundays. It happens to me that even though I want to get up late on weekends, I wake up before 8 am My body already knows it.
Lower risk of mental problems
According to Harvard University, people who sleep little or badly are more likely to suffer psychological and mental problems, as well as to fall into depression.
Therefore, those who wake up early and have a good night's sleep are at lower risk for mental health problems.
Strategies for getting up early
If you are one of those who have trouble getting up early in the morning, but now that you know its benefits you want to try it, there are certain tricks that can help you.
Go to bed early
It is one of the best tactics to be able to wake up early. Well, you will have had many hours of rest.
Don't bring mobile devices to bed
Turn off cell phones, television, or any other device. Better, take a book.
Set the alarm clock twice
If necessary, set two alarms, or set your alarm clock to go off earlier.
Set the alarm clock away
This will force you to get out of bed to turn it off, and by the time you get back to bed you'll probably have woken up.
Dine like a beggar
As the saying goes. Well, by having a light dinner, your body will improve digestion and allow you to have a restful sleep.
Wake up to music
The alarm clock does not have to be strident. Play your favorite music and it will motivate you to wake up better and in a good mood.
Make it habit
If your body soon gets used to waking up early, you will see that it will be much easier. and you may not even need an alarm clock anymore.
If you still want to keep sleeping late, read again the benefits of getting up early, and walk towards success!
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