3 Reasons You May Want to Set Your Alarm Clock a Little Earlier Tomorrow Morning
Rise and shine!
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That's in terms of overall happiness, healthiness, and general life satisfaction according to a study at the University of Toronto.
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While any exercise you get is admirable, you're more likely to ditch your evening workout after a long day than if you get it in first thing in the morning when you're full of energy.
And a morning workout will also boost your mood and keep you energized throughout your day.
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Grabbing a muffin with your morning coffee on the go doesn't quite compare with the many benefits of a well-balanced breakfast. Or maybe you're one of the 31 million Americans who skip breakfast all together.
But even though you're not usually hungry, eating a good breakfast jump starts your metabolism and keeps your body working all day. So use part of that extra hour to whip up a delicious breakfast -- try some of these simple hacks to make it easy on yourself!
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Before your hectic daily life begins, using this extra time to meditate, make and review goals, consider what you're thankful for, journal or any other you-focused activity will start your day off right with an activity specifically scheduled to make you happy.
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According to the CDC, sleep deprivation (anything less than 7 hours for adults) is a public health concern due to its relation to increased instances of chronic diseases such as obesity, depression, and diabetes along with increased car crashes and other occupational errors.