Top Health Benefits to Waking Up Early

Most of us agree that waking up early is not fun. At the same time, the general consensus is that it's probably the best way to start the day and be productive. 

What if there were some bona fide physical and mental health reasons to wake up early, though?

We're going to explore some real benefits of waking up early today, giving you some inspiration to set your alarm to go off a little bit sooner. Hopefully, the information below will get you on track to be a little happier, healthier, and more productive. 

1. Alignment with Circadian Rhythm 

Our bodies, whether we like it or not, are programmed to turn up when it's light and turn down when it's dark. That's a simplified explanation of course, but it's true that our bodies have biological clocks that operate based on the time of day. 

We're wired to go to sleep when it gets dark and wake up when it becomes light. Improving sleep habits and honoring that system will help you feel a lot more energized and well-rested.   When you go against that cycle, you'll start to notice imbalances in stress, energy, anxiety, hunger, and sleep. 

Having a better sleeping schedule and waking up early can help you avoid those negative symptoms.

2. Reduces Stress

A regular morning routine that includes waking up early, not only gives you more time to prepare for the day ahead, it adds structure to the rest of your day and reduces stress.  If you start the morning off getting up late and rushing, it could cause a consistent level of stress and anxiety.

Waking up a little early might be tough at first, but you'll be swapping health issues for a little more time to let your coffee cool off while you watch the sunrise. 

3. More Time to Exercise

Time to exercise can be difficult to find throughout the day. That's especially true when you're only free after work, when your biological clock is telling you that it's time to sleep. 

Starting your morning early might be the best time to get a good workout in. The health benefits of exercise are overwhelming as well, so getting up a little early could be the key to opening up that space for yourself to exercise. 

4. More Time to Eat a Healthy Breakfast

A good breakfast provides you with the nutrients you need to work throughout the day and reduces the feelings of sleepiness or grogginess.  

Incorporating breakfast into your early morning will improve your mood, productivity, and energy levels significantly over time. 

5. Get Better Sleep 

When you wake up earlier, you're likely to adjust and start going to bed closer to the time that your body asks you to. When you do that, you're more likely to get a deeper sleep and wake up less frequently throughout the night. 

Deeper and more restful sleep helps to avoid chronic health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression. In addition a good sleep will improve your skin, give you more energy, help with concentration, and will have a positive impact on your memory. 

6. More Time to Groom Yourself

"Grooming" yourself sounds a little strange, but that's what we're doing when we're brushing our teeth and putting on makeup. 

When we have the time to make ourselves look good in the morning, we feel a lot better. That positive self-image is a major contributor to your overall health and well-being too. 

7. Beat Rush Hour and Reduce Stress

The stress that you get from rush hour can put a significant strain on your heart. Maybe you're always worried you'll be late, or you might just hate being jammed into a space with hundreds of other cars. 

Regardless, the stress of rush hour takes a toll. Getting up early and making it out the door a little sooner can eliminate that stressor from your life. 

8. More Time for Relationships

Making time for your partner in a busy life is important. The morning might be your only time to connect. 

If that's the case, a morning routine that starts a little earlier will give you more time together. That's something that could be the difference between a happy relationship and one that's always at odds. 

9. No Negative Effects

We could go on and on about the benefits of waking up early. It's important to note, though, that there are no downsides to waking up early. 

It offers you dozens of opportunities to improve your health and wellness. Further, it gives you time to do the work or tend to relationships that you were neglecting before. 

So, there's no good reason not to get up early most days. It can be tough, but it's worth it. 

Want to Learn More about Waking Up Early?

Waking up early creates a direct improvement to a number of areas in life. Health insights like that can change your entire mood and perspective. We're here to help you with more tricks and tips like the ones above. 

Explore our site for more ideas on how to improve your health, be active, and succeed in your life.
 

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