In sync with circadian rhythmn !

This morning I got up late again , despite being reminded by my good neighbor to be on time for a breakfast gathering ! 

I feel like my natural rhythmn keeps me up late, so being an early riser is something I struggle with, more so after retirement !  

Did I set my alarm ?  Well,  I  can set my alarm for anytime  and then  still sleep right through it regardless of what time I go to bed!  I have been trying to force myself to become an early riser for some time  now to no avail. It makes me wonder how  I managed  to nurture the “ night owl “ habit so effectively  !  Can I undo this habit as well ? 

The benefits of early rising are many .There is a saying - Early to bed makes your body healthy and wise. Studies show that morning people earned significantly higher grades , are more likely to anticipate problems  and are proactive !  Studies also correlated early risers with traits like optimistic , stable and conscientious . But the same studies also associated night owls with greater levels of creativity and intelligience !  Unluckily , they are more likely to be pessimistic , depressed and possess neurotic behavior !

 

There is no reason not to undo my “ night owl “ habits . From now on  , other than getting the oft- suggested 7 to 9 hours sleep which syncs  the body clock with the natural circadian rhythmns , I will attempt to sleep early and waking early.  After all, it is  known to be more restorative  than to sleep while the sun’s is up ! And if I can get out of bed early to exercise more consistently , wouldn’t it be even better ? Besides fitness, I am bound to have better mood, focus  & energy levels  !