Despite going to boarding school for 7 years and having to wake up at 4/5 am almost every day, I have never considered myself a morning person. I’ve been trying really hard to go to bed by 10 or 11pm in order to wake up by 6 am, but that hasn’t been going really well, because my body still gets a spark of energy at 11:00pm and that’s when I want to get everything done. It’s like my peak hour. So why do I even want to become a morning person?
1. Work
The difference between working full time and being a full time college student is I can’t just miss work like I used to miss class for whatever reason. Also, I can’t just show up tired and fall asleep because I didn’t get enough sleep. I’ve to be on my A game all the time.
2. Discipline
I admire people who can go bed at a specific time every day because that requires a lot of self-discipline. I’ve been trying to be more consistent and self-disciplined and a good place to start would be my sleep schedule. People who are disciplined are also more likely to achieve their goals than those who just gowith the flow and I got lots of goals to achieve.
3. Self-Care
When I was in college I used to function on 3 or 4 hours of sleep. On a good day, I got 6 hours. I looked like crap, dark circles and all. I was over working my mind and body and didn’t give myself time to recuperate. I’m more self and beauty conscious now, hence treating myself like rhodium is a priority.
4. Workout
I used to be really good at working out in college but I don’t have that motivation anymore. When I get home after work, I just want to relax and have some peace and quiet. Working out before work makes it easier and I can start my day with a natural boost of energy.
5. Something Special
There’s something about waking up at 5 or 6 am and starting my day which I can’t explain. Also, I usually feel more accomplished when I start my day early. I really like the peace and quiet of the early mornings, which makes it easier for me to meditate. I’m trying to practice meditation and mindfulness.
Let me know if you have any tips for becoming a morning person.
*** If you start your day early, your body starts shutting down by 9 or 10 pm which helps you to go to bed early***.
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Alieh Kimbeng 