I am by no means an early riser. Like, my dream job includes me getting to sleep in until 7:30 (and also maybe nap during the day). We also don't have kids yet, which means when I wake up is 100% in my control! But when my alarm goes off, all I want to do is lie in bed and relax. Yet somehow I decided I want to become an early riser, to have more time in the morning to get things done that I actually want to do. Therefore, cleaning should not be on the "early rise" list.
Granted, I don't have much "chill" time in my schedule, and it's usually at night (when I'm too tired to realize I'm "relaxing" by watching tv). If I'm going to keep waking up early, I'd like for it to be something I can look forward to. Right now, that basically just includes writing a blog post, but maybe once we get some exercise equipment it can include an hour on the elliptical or something. Not that I'd really look forward to the elliptical, but it's something.
Some ideas I've had for things to work on in the mornings include:
I like to work on habits and routines in the summer because I have more free time. I'm never at work late and everything can still get done, which frees up my mental energy to other things in my life.
I think tonight before bed I will create a plan for my "early rise" tomorrow morning. Early risers - do you wake up early 7 days a week? Or sleep in on weekends? I think I will need a break - at least on Saturdays - but we'll see.
Granted, I don't have much "chill" time in my schedule, and it's usually at night (when I'm too tired to realize I'm "relaxing" by watching tv). If I'm going to keep waking up early, I'd like for it to be something I can look forward to. Right now, that basically just includes writing a blog post, but maybe once we get some exercise equipment it can include an hour on the elliptical or something. Not that I'd really look forward to the elliptical, but it's something.
Some ideas I've had for things to work on in the mornings include:
- writing (not just on the blog, but maybe a book too?)
- exercise (see, I do need that elliptical!)
- meditation (I really need to chill)
- reading (who doesn't love books?)
- applying for jobs (until I find a new one)
I like to work on habits and routines in the summer because I have more free time. I'm never at work late and everything can still get done, which frees up my mental energy to other things in my life.
I think tonight before bed I will create a plan for my "early rise" tomorrow morning. Early risers - do you wake up early 7 days a week? Or sleep in on weekends? I think I will need a break - at least on Saturdays - but we'll see.
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