10. Exercise
I love doing my cardio first thing in the morning…it’s a great way to start off my day and I’m waking up my mind & body in the process. Tons of studies say that cardio done first thing in the morning is more effective at charging up your metabolism than cardio done at any other time of the day!
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9. Finding Motivation on Facebook
I love getting on Facebook while I’m doing my warm-up on the treadmill. My bombshell sisters are all over the country and are up early as well. I love reading their motivational quotes or status updates about their goals. This keeps me motivated and energized just knowing that I’m not the only one up early working on my goals.
8. Great Networking Opportunities
At my gym there are tons of business owners who are working out at the same time I am. This gives me the opportunity to introduce myself and tell them about my business…. Zia Promotional Products!
7. Get a head start on work
It's a great time to deal with routine matters while you're alert and ready to get going; things such as checking emails and paying bills can be done first thing in the morning to get them out of the way.
6. Drink More Water
By 8am I’ve usually had at least 1 liter of water in my system! This sets me up for success for the rest of my day knowing that my cells are being hydrated with the good stuff.
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5. Mindful start of the day.
The first 15 minutes after you wake up set the mood and the pace for the whole day. And usually, if your day has a great start, the rest of day follows in a similarly happy pattern. Or at least you’re in a good mood and better able to deal well with setbacks or frustrations.
4 . More free time.
It is as simple as that – if you wake up 2-3 hours earlier, you get majority of the tasks on your to-do list done by noon. It means that you do not have to stay late after work to finish things. You can get home earlier and spend quality time with your family or just expand your free time!
3. Best time to get great ideas.
You rarely get brilliant ideas in the middle of a busy working day. Quite the opposite, psychological studies report that our creativity is the highest when our mind is relaxed and we are not forcing ourselves to come up with the right solutions. And I am not the only one. Many famous writers, designers, inventors and entrepreneurs find the early hours of the day the best time for hatching new ideas and unexpected solutions. This is absolutely true for me!!!
2. Breakfast & Coffee
Eating breakfast may get you on track to make healthy choices all day. When you eat breakfast, you tend to eat a healthier overall diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day, too. Set yourself up for success by eating breakfast!!!.
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1. Watch the Sunrise
Today is a new day. Forget about what happened yesterday, it’s all in the past. Today is a fresh start so enjoy it!
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| Sunrise over the Organ Mountains...so beautiful! |
What do you do when you wake up early...I would love to hear about it!
