Does The Early Bird Get The Worm?

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Some people have the motivation to wake up early and check off a few tasks from their to-do list, while others consider their mornings to be slower. Another common phenomenon for many college students is for their mornings to begin sometime around 2 p.m. While these are common occurrences, some may signal health issues in teenagers. Waking up in the afternoon can indicate trouble sleeping or insomnia throughout the night. 

Benefits of Being an Early Riser 

Waking up early looks different for everyone. For some, this may be waking up at 5 a.m. before sunrise or 1 p.m. just an hour before their usual wake-up time. Waking up early has a lot of benefits as it works alongside your circadian rhythm and the sleeping cycle. The benefits of waking up early can relate to personal, physical and mental health goals. The possibilities are endless and include time for yourself, more time to exercise, avoiding rushes, increased productivity, more sleep and even as far as looking better.

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Spending Time With Yourself

Waking up earlier in the day essentially makes it seem like there are more hours in the day. When this is the case, you have time to get to know yourself. This could happen over a cup of coffee or while doing some yoga.

More Time To Exercise

Everyone’s go-to excuse for not getting a workout in during the day is because there simply is not enough time. We all lead busy lives and committing to an hour at the gym is not possible for some. Doing a workout in the morning is the perfect jump start to the morning that can be achieved by being an early riser.

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Avoid Rushes and Increased Productivity

Sometimes life feels like it is on autopilot. We are moving a million miles a minute and rushing from one mundane task to another. When we wake up early, we can go through the motions of the day much more calmly. We can even avoid heavy traffic by being early.

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It Makes You Hotter

It’s true what they say, we all need our beauty sleep! Having a routine sleep cycle can give you more energy and reduce dark circles under your eyes. Routine is key when it comes to leveling up to the hottest version of you. The best way to cultivate a good routine starts with sleep cycles.

Cultivating Your Early Bird Routine

Waking up early is a choice, but it can also be a small process to develop this small choice into a habit. The only way you will see change and the benefits is by making it a routine habit. Here are some VALLEY tips for your perfect early morning:

  • Set a consistent wake-up time. 
  • Go to sleep at a reasonable time that will still get you your necessary hours of sleep. 
  • Nourish your body. Eat well and stay hydrated throughout the day. 
  • Stop caffeine intake after 5 p.m.

Let @VALLEYmag on Instagram know if you are an early bird or a night owl!

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