It’s great to be a night owl, but sometimes it's not the healthiest lifestyle. This may be because kids have grown up, making once-quiet nights chaotic. Or it could be because work hours have become more demanding, meaning leaving at 5:00 is no longer an option.
But change is possible with a little dedication and a positive frame of mind. So pull out that dreaded alarm clock and get ready to become a morning person. You can -- and will -- learn to love mornings.
Baby Steps to Enjoying Mornings
Every big change starts with baby steps. In this respect, the first step is simple: learn to see early morning hours differently. After all, you can’t make lasting change without mental preparation.
Creating a firm plan starts with knowing why you want to get up earlier. If there's a reason to get up, we’re more inclined to do so. However, if you approach this situation haphazardly, you're setting yourself up for a rude awakening (no pun intended).
To do this, you’ll need a notebook and a little creativity. Grab a pen and start to ask yourself meaningful questions. Begin with analyzing why you want to train yourself to be a morning person. Is your goal to exercise before work? Do you want to have time to make a decent breakfast? Do you want to get to the office earlier? These are all valid reasons to change your schedule.