Becoming an Early Riser 012
Well, my 5:30 a.m. rise time has gone by the wayside! Oh, I woke up this morning at 5:30; could have gotten up as I ''felt" rested but decided to roll over and give myself more sleep time. I'd gone to bed late, as I've done for the last two weeks since my daughter returned home. I don't know why her presence is a factor, but it is. I'll have to explore that but for now, suffice it to say, my routine is wavering. Oh the desire is still there, but I rationalize and make excuses for sleeping in. It's a darn shame to because now I have a headache. That happens to me sometimes when I let myself go back to sleep. It's hardly worth it.
I've noticed that when I'm making plans, like I did with a friend for this weekend, I don't dread it when they want to do something early because I know I will have been awake and ready to socialize by the time they want to go anywhere. In fact, yesterday I was slated to help a neighbor with computer issues at noon. I found myself pacing the floor. The timing cut right into my day, as it was truly mid-day for me as I'd been awake since 6:30. That is such a strange feeling for me, and I like it. I feel ready to meet the world these days, when it is time to do so, because I've had my time alone to do what I want, mostly piddle, but still...time for me.
Another thing I notice, is when I rise early after a good night's rest, and for me that's 6-7 1/2 hours, I have tons more energy during the day. These last two weeks, even though I've risen fairly early...between 6 - 7:30...it's been wavering because I've been going to bed after 11 p.m., sometimes as late as 12:30 or so. Not good, not good at all when my body seems to have adjusted to rising with the sunrise, which in summer is around 6:30 a.m.
Also, I notice that by 10 p.m. I am dog tired...just barely able to get through brushing my teeth and washing my face. I fall fast asleep quickly and for all I know, sleep hard. Which is good, I suppose.
So, my advice to anyone out there trying the same thing...stick to a routine. Don't let family or friends, or your own inner voice trying rationalize a good reason to stay up or stay in bed, deter you.
I now believe if I can power through, not succumb to my own habits, and I genuinely believe I will not, that I can maintain being an early riser.
I've noticed that when I'm making plans, like I did with a friend for this weekend, I don't dread it when they want to do something early because I know I will have been awake and ready to socialize by the time they want to go anywhere. In fact, yesterday I was slated to help a neighbor with computer issues at noon. I found myself pacing the floor. The timing cut right into my day, as it was truly mid-day for me as I'd been awake since 6:30. That is such a strange feeling for me, and I like it. I feel ready to meet the world these days, when it is time to do so, because I've had my time alone to do what I want, mostly piddle, but still...time for me.
Another thing I notice, is when I rise early after a good night's rest, and for me that's 6-7 1/2 hours, I have tons more energy during the day. These last two weeks, even though I've risen fairly early...between 6 - 7:30...it's been wavering because I've been going to bed after 11 p.m., sometimes as late as 12:30 or so. Not good, not good at all when my body seems to have adjusted to rising with the sunrise, which in summer is around 6:30 a.m.
Also, I notice that by 10 p.m. I am dog tired...just barely able to get through brushing my teeth and washing my face. I fall fast asleep quickly and for all I know, sleep hard. Which is good, I suppose.
So, my advice to anyone out there trying the same thing...stick to a routine. Don't let family or friends, or your own inner voice trying rationalize a good reason to stay up or stay in bed, deter you.
I now believe if I can power through, not succumb to my own habits, and I genuinely believe I will not, that I can maintain being an early riser.
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