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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