The Early Bird Catches the Worm

They say that the early bird catches the worm - but how does one actually become an early bird if waking up early doesn’t come naturally to you? 

While there are a number of reasons why you might struggle to get up in the morning, one of the most likely culprits is that you are working against your circadian rhythm rather than with it. 

Take a textbook night owl for example, who goes to bed late but sets their alarm for 6 am. What they might be surprised to find is that their biology is actually working against them, because their melatonin hasn’t yet and won’t wear off until a few more hours in - cue the extreme exhaustion and compulsion to throw our alarm clock across the room. Creating a consistent sleep schedule and giving yourself enough time for a full night’s rest is therefore hugely important in helping you to not only wake up early but feel recovered and refreshed when you do too. 

Another simple way to influence or reset your circadian rhythm is by using light to your advantage; making sure that it’s the first element you expose yourself to upon waking. Directly increasing our levels and circulation of cortisol, epinephrine and dopamine; immediately improving our overall energy, alertness, immune system functioning and even mood for the day ahead.

Last but not least, while it may sound intuitive, you’ll be far more likely to get up early if you have something to look forward to after getting straight out of bed.. Maybe it’s making your favourite breakfast, an amped-up workout or a morning stroll through your neighbourhood; creating these moments of joy will leave you feeling far less inclined to hit snooze. 

So, whether you're naturally an early bird or more of a night owl; getting up early really can be the key to your day’s success. And with a consistent routine and few helpful hacks, becoming a morning person has never been simpler!

Team Sudor