Learn how to create a morning ritual you want to wake up.
One question that you have probably been asked more than once, during your life is whether you are an early bird or a night owl? Interestingly, even though most people identify with one over the other, most people fall somewhere in between the two classifications. In other words, they are considered intermediates who don't particularly stay up too late but don't wake up too early either.
Shockingly, somewhere around 80% of people are considered intermediates, not early birds or night owls. Even though the vast majority of people are not early birds, studies show that early birds are more productive. In one American sleep study, the early risers tended to be more productive, have higher salaries, and have a better quality of life than those who sleep late. There are quite a few anecdotal stories that support this study as well. Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, and Tim Cook are just a few examples of people who wake up way early in the morning and have a lot of success in their life.
Waking up is hard. Unfortunately, waking up is much easier said than done. This is especially true considering that most studies suggest waking up before 7:00 AM to be the most influential. The reason that waking up is so difficult is that our brains aren't working properly yet at this time. In other words, you have a groggy feeling, which is often called sleep inertia. To be productive in the mornings and to actually wake up, you need to cut that sleep inertia so that you can go about your day. Still, sleep inertia isn't the easiest thing to stop in its tracks. One of the more successful techniques for waking up your brain and getting started with your day, no matter how early it is in the morning, is by using a morning ritual. A morning ritual is a routine you perform every morning to acclimate you to the day, wake up your brain, and cut through brain fog.
The trick about a morning routine is creating one that matches your needs and lifestyle perfectly. Many people will take on the morning ritual of someone else, only to find that it does not work in their life. Luckily, creating the perfect morning ritual is not that difficult. Even though you will likely need a bit of guidance, creating a killer morning routine is relatively easy if you know how to go about making it. That is why we have created a guide for crafting the perfect morning ritual based on your life. With this guide, you can create a morning routine that enhances your productivity, energy, and happiness throughout the day.