15 Reasons to Rise Early - Benefits Of Waking Up Early

Climbing out of bed each morning can occasionally be the most difficult task I face each day, namely because I am a complete night owl and let’s face it, morning air is cold. But despite this, I generally rise at 5 am (or maybe two snooze buttons later) and make it an early morning simply because I need to get to work. Recently I’ve been trying to make that 5 am rise and shine work better for me though as to get in a quick 20 minutes on the treadmill before starting my day.

Sounds like torture doesn’t it? Except this habit I’ve picked up of rising earlier has some surprising benefits you should definitely consider taking advantage of. At first I just chalked up to the extra energy and productiveness I was experiencing to the fact I was getting the blood pumping harder each morning, but I figured there was much more to it than that when I took some time off to nurse a twisted ankle. I still turned on my early alarm call so as to not ruin the habit I had picked up, but I was surprised to find me energy level still stayed consistently high through the morning hours. This is when I figured my early mornings have more of an influence on my day than I ever realized. Below I’ve outlined the many benefits you’ll begin to experience by setting that alarm earlier than planned, and taking advantage of it.

Benefits of Being an Early Riser

▶ Better Grades

▶Positive Outlook

▶Better Problem Solvers

▶More Energy

▶More Organized

▶More Time to Exercise

▶Better, Deeper Rest

▶Less Traffic/Easier Commutes

▶Uninterrupted Time to Work

▶More Family Time

▶Better Mental Health

▶Eat Healthier

▶Serenity

▶Time to Relax

▶First Choice of Breakfast Items at the Coffee House