If you get into the habit of waking up early, you'll be more productive, energetic, and grounded for the rest of your day. The result? You'll end up getting more things done sooner. And that means you can spend more time doing the things you love than the things you need to do. Here are 6 reasons to get up an hour earlier.
Fewer distractions
Think back to the last time you woke up early—whether you had insomnia or because you had somewhere to go. Do you remember how quiet it was in the house? Your partner and your children were probably still asleep. Even the dog probably snored. The phone was silent, the television was off, and there were fewer distractions. That is a perfect working environment.
Increased productivity
With fewer interruptions, you can focus on your work. Tasks that might take you an hour to complete when your kids are running around can take half that time. You don't just save time by waking up early. You gain quiet time. That makes the difference. Have you ever arrived at work before anyone else. Do you remember how productive you were? It's the same idea, just at home.
Time to train
Going to the gym is difficult after leaving the office. You're tired and hungry and the last thing on your mind is running on a treadmill or lifting weights. We understand it. And that is one of the great advantages of getting up early. You have time to train before your workday starts. You can go to the gym, run in your neighborhood or walk your dog. As a bonus, you'll feel energized for the rest of the day.
More energy
Do you remember the last time you slept and had to drag yourself out of bed? You felt tired despite having just slept for 10 hours. When you develop the early waking habit, it goes away. Sure, you'll feel groggy for the first few days as your brain tries to adjust to your new sleep pattern. That's natural. But as time goes by, you will experience it less and less. Once the habit really takes shape, you're ready to tackle the day.
Better perspective
This is one of the most surprising things about waking up earlier. You become more optimistic about things. That may have something to do with the fact that you get so much work done in the quiet hours of the morning. Of course you feel optimistic then! But it could also be due to less stress. Deadlines no longer seem like a black task. Because you get things done for the most part (usually), you can relax. You'll never hear an early bird say, "Getting up early is depressing." They tend to have a great outlook on life.
Time to review your goals
Hopefully you have goals. A lot of people don't. They have dreams like winning the lottery. They have ambitions like writing a novel. But goals that drive action and come up with deadlines are usually scarce. But you are different. If you are reading this article, you are interested in personal development. Goals are a natural part of that package.
The early morning hours are the perfect time to review your goals. You can evaluate your progress without worrying about interruptions. You can also brainstorm new goals and the steps you need to take to achieve them.
