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“ Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy , wealthy and wise ”
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WHY THEY DO IT ?
Because the Wake up an hour early to live an hour more . They believe the mornings hold the key to taking control of schedules and these are the people who really understand the importance of time . This is the only reason they get up early . Once they are up early , they have a few extra hours to contemplate before the day begins .
WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT ? GET A HEAD START
When you wake up at 5am , you start your day earlier than 99.9 % of the world — hence giving you a head start in your day . This creates a feel-good factor and creates a host of positive effects . After all , a good start is half the battle won . It will motivate you to stay ahead so you can maintain or even widen the lead .
YOU ’ RE MORE PRODUCTIVE
When it ’ s early in the morning , it ’ s hard to be interrupted because most people just don ’ t like getting up early . No one is going to call you or message you , there aren ’ t any meetings , and there aren ’ t e-mails flowing in an out . It ’ s just pure your time . Because there is less interruption in the morning , you ’ re automatically more productive . You can now focus on the priorities that really move the needle before all the chaos of a normal workday come at you .
TIME TO EXERCISE Staying healthy is one of the most effective things you can do not only to help your personal life , but your work life as well . You feel more energetic , confident and mentally prepared . That means to more efficient work .
HOW YOU SHOULD DO IT ?
Conditioning yourself to rise early isn ’ t easy . If you try to go from waking up at 8 a . m to 5 a . m , you ’ re almost guaranteed to fail . Instead , try implementing the following tactics gradually and you ’ ll get there . Here ’ s what you need to do :
• Starting tomorrow , wake up each morning at least two hours before your regular time i . e . 5 a . m ., and invest the first golden hour in yourself , and in your mind . If you exercise physically each morning , do these before you begin to exercise mentally ?
• Before you turn on the television , radio , or read the newspaper , take 30-60 minutes and read something motivational , inspirational or educational . Be sure that the first thing you put into your mind in the morning is positive , healthy and consis-
WINSPIRE : Empowering youth | January , 2017