The Benefits Of Rising Early For You And Your Business

We’ve all heard the phrase “the early bird gets the worm”. This saying implies that individuals who wake up earlier tend to perform better and get more work done, both personal and career-wise. Studies show that while being an “evening person” does have its advantages, those who wake up earlier tend to be more proactive with better problem-solving capabilities. So, what exactly are the benefits of rising early? Read on to find out.

Why does the early bird get the worm?

The World is Yours

Getting up early before anyone else means that you have no distractions. You can focus on your own personal needs before tackling the rest of the day. Some ‘you-time’ can work wonders as you clear your mind and plan the hours ahead. Failing to adhere to your needs can otherwise leave you stressed and frustrated. It’s easier to find the time and space for some much needed “me” time whilst the rest of the world is asleep.

Time to Train

The best way to eliminate morning grogginess is to get your blood pumping. Waking up early enough to get some exercise done is beneficial to both your health and emotional stability. An early jog can set your mind to success by feeling you’ve already accomplished something in just the first few hours of the day.  One shower later, and you’ll feel alive, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

The Most Important Meal of the Day

There’s a reason why breakfast is considered to be so important. If you’ve slept the recommended 8 hours, it means your body has been deprived of nutrition for a quite a few hours. Breakfast gives you the energy to perform during the first hours of the day. Rising early means you have more time to prepare and thoroughly enjoy a healthy breakfast. After all, rushing to work with a half-burnt toast in your mouth can hardly be considered a good breakfast.

A Step Ahead of the Game

While others are yawning and still getting their whereabouts, early birds are already fully awake and focused on the tasks at hand. Getting up early will give you an edge over your competitors and rivals. Numerous CEOs including Apple’s Tim Cook are well known for getting up early and sending emails at 4 in the morning, leading to the belief that there is a correlation between successful people and waking up early.

Tips to become an Early Riser

If you’re more of a night owl and find getting out of bed a big struggle, here are a few ways to help you transform into an early bird.

Gradual Time Shift

If you’re used to waking up late, it will feel impossible to abruptly start waking up at 5am. The key to getting there is to gradually set your alarm backwards. Your body will find it easier to cope and adapt to your new timings merely by waking up 15 minutes earlier each day.

Consistency is Key

To get your biological clock set to your desired timings, you need to be consistent in what time you wake up and go to sleep. Days of sleeping early and waking up early can be easily ruined with just one late night. An effective way to keep consistency is to establish a routine with morning and evening rituals before and after going to sleep.

Snooze is Your Enemy

As tempting as the snooze button may be early in the morning, when your alarm goes off you should immediately switch it off and stand up.  Once you’re actually on your feet, it’s unlikely that you will return back to bed, making it easier not to give into the temptation of those “five more minutes”.

As you can see, waking up earlier has a few secrets to success. Do you find waking up early beneficial or does staying up into the early hours of the morning suit you and your business better?

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