Waking up at 5 am
More than one famous saying involves rising early. Several of them are true. I try to apply them regularly. I credit early rising to my sucess in writing, crafting, and more! Here are 6 reasons to wake up at 5am. 
Waking up early gives you more time to get things done
If you normally rise at 6am, waking at 5am instead will obviously give you an hour extra to get things done. This can let you accomplish more in your day. 
Get Healthy
You can use some of the time for health purposes. I wake at 5am, but I spend 10 minutes in my bed, praying, planning, and meditating. The day is fresh and new and there are lots to look forward to and worry about. 
Once I do get up, I have a little time to stretch. Sometimes I take this a bit further and go for a walk. Other’s run or visit the local gym. 
Get Wealthier
By getting up earlier and planning, my day is more successful. I can get more done. This doesn’t always mean I make more money, but if overtime is available on my job, I have a better chance of working at that if my morning was successful. 
Get Wiser
After my exercise I give some time to reading. For 2 years now, I’ve been learning a new language. By doing my study early, I feel I have a better chance of learning when the day and I are fresh and not stressed. 
The early morning hours feel crisper, fresher 
Seasons are very obviously affected by time. Getting up at 5am in the summer is easy. The sky is lightening, the sun is approaching. If I time my morning right, I can see the sun rise during my walk. 
Your Senses Will Thank You
Traffic is minimal. Noise is not so prolific. My neighborhood has been having street repairs completed, meaning loud machines from 7am forward. But at 5am, those machines are at rest, and I can sit in my yard and listen to the birds.  
Rise and Shine
Your body, mind, spirit and perhaps even your budget will thank you. 
​©Pamela Murrey 08/08/2022