Getting Up Early

In the past, I was not a morning person. At all. I stayed up until 1 and slept until 10 am. Most of my morning was gone at that point. There was a lot I was missing out on just by not getting up earlier. I guess I’ve always been a night owl, and as a writer, I get some of my best ideas at night. Unfortunately, I end up going to sleep before I can implement them. So, being a night owl is really working for me, is it?

In any case, I learned that some of the most successful people are morning people. They go to be early so that they can get up at like 4 or 5 AM, which sounds crazy, but when you think about it, they’re doing that just so they have more of their day to begin whatever it is they need to do. It’s all part of their morning routine. That’s another thing. Some of the most successful people in the world have habits. Good habits too. Whether it’s waking up and going to exercise, or reading a book for an hour, they’re doing something that benefits them mentally and/or physically.

I thought about that and stopped waking up at 10. I started setting my alarm for 5 am. It’s how I get more time into my day. It’s also how I can practice keeping myself awake, because let me be honest, it’s hard to stay awake when you’re used to being asleep. I often found myself falling back asleep. Still, when I did succeed. I felt even better, because now I could be more productive.

What time do you get up? How has it affected your progress? Are you a night owl or an early bird? These questions are important to determining how you spend your days. Remember, a steady sleep schedule can go a long way.