Never Let the Sun Catch You Sleeping: Why and How to Become an Early Riser

I know we've all heard this quote by Ben Franklin:

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. 

Today's blog post is based on an article from "The Art of Manliness".

If you read the biographies of history’s greatest men, you’ll find that most were early risers. They used each morning to write, read, ponder, and plan for their day.

But why should you wake up early?

Benefits of Waking Up Early

• Increased productivity.
• Increased creativity.
• Decreased stress.
• Increased fitness. 

OK, but how do we go about waking up early?

How to Become an Early Riser

• Go to bed earlier.
• Start off small.
• Keep your alarm clock far away from your bed. (And why you shouldn't use your smart phone as an alarm clock)
• Have a routine established.
• Invigorate with cold water.
• Make a good breakfast.

Be sure to check out the article for more information on how and why to be an early riser.

AoM Challenge: For the next month, try waking up an hour earlier than you usually do. I’d love to hear what you’re doing with your extra time in the morning, so shoot me an email and give me a report.

Interesting days

Today - Find A Rainbow Day, Chocolate Mousse Day, Tweed Day, Hospital Admitting Clerks Day and World Party Day

Tomorrow - Walk Around Things Day, World Rat Day, Cordon Bleu Day, D.A.R.E. Day and Vitamin C Day

Next Monday - Experience Week, Sibling Day, Golfer’s Day and International Safety Pin Day

May 3 - School Nurse Day, Two Different Colored Shoes Day, Garden Meditation Day, Lumpy Rug Day and Paranormal Day