Early to bed, Early to rise.

 Early to bed, Early to rise.

The great advantages of early rising is the good start it gives in our day's work. In the early morning the mind is fresh and there are few sounds so that work done at that time is generally well done. The early riser also finds time to take some exercise in the fresh morning air.

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Getting up early gives you a kick start for the day ahead. Besides allowing you more hours for your work, it also boosts your speed. Studies have suggested that when a person gets up early, he is more energetic and takes lesser time to do a task that would take more time otherwise. He is also more adept in taking better decisions, planning and achieving goals. Early risers often go to bed early. Getting up early is not something that should be followed irregularly but it needs to be established as a routine in your life. This translates into better sleep quality as your body’s internal clock adapts to your new sleep routine.

According to studies early risen often tend to go bed early, which means they are more likely to get the 7-9 hours recommended sleep for adults. Sleeping the full amount regularly is said to help lead towards a healthier body and mind,  which in turn has its own benefits, so it is easy to see why early risers may be less stressed and have more positivity in their lives. Regular sleep is important for your general health.  Not only does a full night sleep help to drop your blood pressure, helps your muscles to relax and repair, your breathing to slow and your body temperature to drop, but studies show that T-cells, which are the white blood cells that help to fight infection, tend to drop when you get a full night’s sleep. This is your immune system rebooting itself while you rest.

Inhale and exhale. This should be done as soon as you wake up, but the act of mindful breathing can be practiced at any time and anywhere. It's a way to "learn to stay present, participate in regulating our own nervous system, and eventually, develop new, more free and helpful ways of interacting."

Simply stop what you're doing, and take a few deep breaths. Pay close attention to your breathing and avoid thinking and avoid thinking about anything else. It may help to count your breaths, as this will help to retain your focus. This will interrupt the acceleration of your mind and also help you slip into a more peaceful state. Meditation is the primary tool for achieving a state of mindfulness. In the AM, try to find a quiet place where you can sit for a few moments without being disturbed. This could be somewhere at home in the morning, or possibly even while you're on the go. Close your eyes and try to focus on nothing but the present. After a few minutes, your mind should begin to slow down. It sounds simple, which it is, but this small act can truly have amazing effects on the brain.