To those night owls who can make it to 2 AM without so much as a yawn, here are a few reasons why you may consider switching from the dark side, to the sunny side. Morning people were a mystery to me until I under went schedule changes that opened my eyes to the marvel of an early riser. Mornings are incredible opportunities for us to discover ourselves and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
1. The morning is quiet.
Everything seems still except for the sound of birds fluttering through the trees as they sing out to each other. The sun drips in through your windows like molasses and everything looks beautiful and golden coated in the gentle light.
2. Breakfast is easily one of the best meals of the day.
You can have pretty much anything and dub it breakfast, although there's really nothing wrong with the classics: cinnamon rolls, eggs, bacon, muffins, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, granola, fruit up the wazoo or even crepes!
3. Productivity Boost!
If you’re a morning person, suddenly the day becomes so much longer and infinitely more productive. You wake up at 7 AM which creates this huge block of space where you can cross tasks off your to do list before the clock strikes noon.
4. Or, take the more relaxed road and use that time in the morning to do absolutely nothing.
Just soak in the beauty of the day. Take your time leisurely getting ready to hit the bricks, eat a giant breakfast, read another chapter of that book you can't put down, or play some music while you sip coffee. Simply, relax.
5. COFFEE.
You could argue that coffee can be consumed at all hours of the day. As a fellow caffeine addict, I can attest that I am rarely without a mug in my hand throughout the day. But there’s something about the morning that just makes coffee taste better. You have time to truly enjoy it. Plus, no one judges you for drinking 3 consecutive cups of coffee before the sun has fully risen.
6. Using the morning to work out is a great way to start your day.
Before you groan internally at the thought of exerting energy before 10 AM, keep in mind that yoga can be a fabulous way to energize your brain and body without working up a huge sweat. Some people enjoy a run or prefer to hit the gym but there's nothing wrong with just gentle stretching to keep you feeling loose all day long. Trust me on this one, a little movement in the morning will enlighten you.
7. To me, the mornings are beautiful because the day is full of potential.
I wake up and every morning, the day is anew and I think, I can do anything today! By the time the sun rolls down behind the hills in the evening, I am tired and find the hecticness of the day’s activities has put a strain on my mind. However, the mornings are a neutral promise that the rest of the day can be whatever you choose.
