Productive Mornings Are The Key To Success & Happiness (Part 1) -Waking Up Early

Waking up early is one of those terms that either sounds delightful to some or horrendous to others. Some view it pessimistically by envisioning the prospect with the image of dragging oneself out of the fluffy heaven they call a bed and force a gallon of coffee down their gullet to prevent them from going back to that bliss; sometimes known as "night-owls". Others relish the feeling of springing out of bed in the morning to greet the sun and get a head start on their day; referred to as "morning lark". I myself am a morning lark, and fortunately so is my wife. The benefits of waking up early greatly outweigh those of evening wanderers and is key to implementing success in your life.

Are you a Morning Person or an Evening Person?

Here are some of the Benefits of Rising Early:

1. Increase Your Academic Ability. Studies have shown that those who rise early have on average a full 1.0 higher GPA than night people. The idea is that you kick start your mind into starting with the sun rather than artificial light emanating from TV and laptops all night. You are also less distracted by heavy drinking and other factors detrimental to your academics.
   
2. Become Proactive. According to a study completed by Harvard Biologist Chistoph Randler morning risers are more proactive and optimistic in trying to change a situation to their advantage - a key component to success.
3. Improve Organisation. Use that extra quiet time you have in the morning. Plan what you need to do and when. It will save you flustering like an idiotic buffoon later in the day when you realise you are halfway way across town and you have a meeting in ten minutes.
4. Time To Exercise. Utterly Vital. So much so that it will get its own segment in Part 3.
5. More Effective Sleep. If you go to sleep with the sun (or close to it) and rise with the sun studies say you will have a more naturally occurring sleep as your sleep cycle is in sync with the Earth's Circadian Rhythm.
6. Be Happier and More Optimistic. Research has shown that morning larks are more happy with life than night owls. And not just in the mornings, but throughout their entire day. So if you are a night owl drowning in pessimism or depression why not give rising early a chance.
7. Quicker Travel Times. Going into work that hour early might just be the key to making you less stressed at work. No more arriving after having been stuck in traffic jams and bottlenecks. Travel early and the roads are clearer and so is your mind.
8. Most Importantly...More Time With Family. Getting that jump start on your work day may just be what you need to finish early and on time so you can come home and spend time with your family. Allowing you to unwind, relax and appreciate one of the most important aspects of life.