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How Getting Up Early Has 5 Advantages

This makes getting up early worth it

By J.R. HeimbignerPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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How Getting Up Early Has 5 Advantages
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Every morning, I get up about 5 a.m. This is mostly due to my personality. I don't usually sleep later. And I'm not constantly in need of a wake-up call. I enjoy waking up early in the peace and quiet of our home. Nothing makes me feel more at ease than a cup of coffee with our puppy at my side as I type.

However, I understand that 5 a.m. is an unrealistic time for many individuals. My wife, for example, would not get up at 5 a.m. because she would feel nauseous. And, while I wish it were easier for everyone to wake up early, I recognize that this is not the case.

Nonetheless, I've discovered that waking up in the morning has a number of significant advantages. These advantages can help you get through the rest of your day.

The Early Morning Quiet

No one else is awake when I get up early in the morning. It's just myself, my coffee, our loyal dog, and quiet. It's one of the highlights of my day. This is when I can hear my thoughts and write them down in my diary or on the computer screen.

The peaceful dawn soothes my spirit and helps me prepare for the day ahead. My children have awoken as a result of the current situation. It didn't end till the next night when I went to bed.

The first benefit is that you will have some alone time.

Awakening Spiritually

The early hours of the morning are ideal for entering the spiritual realm. This is an excellent time to study your Bible, pray, and reflect on the reality of your views if you are a believer.

After obtaining my coffee, this is one of the first things I do. It's when I sit down and study my Bible in order to get insight into how God wants me to live. It sets me up to live life differently when I start my day like this in the early hours.

The second benefit is how it aligns your spirit.

Pursue Your Goals

Writing is also a component of my early morning routine. The rest of my early mornings are spent writing. I can usually work on a book or write a few blog articles in my spare time. And this encourages me to pursue my ambitions of being a published novelist.

It's also an excellent time to set objectives, make a life plan, or establish a strategy for pursuing your aspirations. It also helps that there is no one else there to stop you. And sometimes the most innovative, thrilling thoughts about my aspirations occur to me first thing in the morning.

The third benefit is to use this time to pursue your passions, establish a side business, or do something you've always wanted to do.

Get Your Workout

This isn't something I do first thing in the morning. However, I know a lot of individuals that get up early to exercise. I used to do it before I had kids and a 9-to-5 job. But now is a fantastic time to do some exercise, and it appears to be quite healthy for you!

We know we've completed our workout when we get up in the morning. And when we do that, we have to expend a great amount of energy throughout the day. While I like to work out at night, mornings are a fantastic time to do it.

The fourth benefit helps complete an exercise that will boost your energy levels throughout the day.

Discover something new

Learning something new is another thing I enjoy doing in the morning. Either I'll read a book, enroll in an online course, or meet with a mentor. There are several methods for learning. And now is a wonderful moment to do it since our minds are open to new knowledge.

When we are able to learn something new after a good night's sleep, we can put it into practice the next day. And we'll most likely remember what we've learned and be able to apply it to our daily lives.

The fifth and final benefit reminds us to read, take a course, and meet with a mentor to learn something new.

In Conclusion

You can enjoy the beauty of the early morning no matter what you do with your morning, other from sitting in your living room gazing at walls. This is a time for spiritual enlightenment, soul renewal, or just getting things done that you want to get done.

It is the time of day when you can accomplish your objectives. Or simply get the rest you require while awake. This is the early morning's power.

And for you night owls, simply start your day with these advantages whenever it begins, and you will be able to enjoy the enchantment as well.

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About the Creator

J.R. Heimbigner

Author and creator, Husband and Father, Jesus Follower and Reader of Books

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