Becoming a morning person

WHAT IS A MORNING PERSON ?

A morning person is usually the most energetic when they first wake up. They complete the majority of their tasks sooner in the day rather than deferring them until later.

Why should you become a morning person?

• You’re more inclined to exercise, especially before the day starts to get busy.
• You’re more likely to eat a healthy well-balanced breakfast because you have more time to prepare it.
• Allowing time for yourself before starting your day has been demonstrated in numerous studies to increase mental health and productivity.
• You are more likely to get more sleep as waking up early will encourage your body to go to sleep earlier.

Helpful tips to becoming a morning person:

• Start a night-time routine: Performing a night-time routine repeatedly before you go to bed every night helps to signal your brain that it is time to go to sleep. The best night-time routine should include acts that are calming and restful such as taking a bath or reading a book.
• Keep a consistent sleep schedule: this helps to make sure that you get the right amount of sleep hours that you need. Sleeping in on the weekend is shown to disrupt a person’s sleep schedules.
• Develop a morning routine: filling your morning routine with things that make you happy could make you motivated to get out of bed in the morning. An alarm clock that has a melodic sound makes it easier to wake up without feeling groggy.
• Exercise regularly: an exercise routine is proven to help with sleep. It may also help towards brining a sleep time to 30 minutes earlier.
• Using light strategically: Exposure to bright light early in the morning helps your body to wake up quicker. This acts opposite with light in the evening. Make sure that you are around dim light before you go to sleep (avoiding the TV or your phone). This helps your body to fall asleep quicker.