The journey of turning from a night owl into a morning person.
I used to believe that you can’t just become a “morning person” if you aren’t wired that way. The truth is, you absolutely can. This thought is quite frankly an excuse we tell ourselves to keep our regular routine when we don’t want to shake things up.
You control what time you go to bed and wake up in the morning. Yes, it’s challenging to wake up early if it’s not typically your thing. I still struggle with this at times but the reward is worth it.
Benefits of waking up early:
- Peaceful – no distractions
- Clear mind to jumpstart your day & set an intention
- Increase productivity & focus
- Boost your energy
A few tips to join the early birds:
- Go to bed earlier! Understand the importance of sleep and how it impacts your day. I know I function best with a good nights rest so I target around 8 hours of sleep.
- Pick an energizing & different alarm tone! Your mind automatically tunes out the one you’ve been playing over and over. It typically associates a negative reaction to it.
- Take baby steps – No need to wake up a full hour earlier right away. Gradually increase the time earlier (i.e. 15 minutes each week) until you reach your desired wake up hour.
- Set goals of what you’d like to accomplish with your extra time – Meditation, reading, journaling, exercise, etc. This gives you something to look forward to!
- Start your day on a positive note! Don’t grab your phone to browse social media or flood your mind with news. Grab a cup of tea or coffee & refocus your energy.
- Get moving! I love turning on a playlist and running in the mornings. The early morning around the neighborhood is quiet and therapeutic! It increases my energy levels and makes me feel ready to conquer the day. Another bonus is you will find yourself with more free time in the evenings and a chance to relax.
Time to RISE & SHINE!
Running to the Stars 