ARE YOU AN EARLY BIRD?

Today’s youth faces drastic health problems as a result of leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Staying up late in the night, constantly texting and talking over the phone, eating junk and many such similar things have proven to be the cause of various illnesses. It is said that the traditional lifestyle of ‘early to bed and early to rise’ is extremely beneficial to your health. Here are five benefits of sleeping early and waking up early.

Enhances mental health

It is said that your first waking hour affects the rest of your day. Hence, an early riser will often have good days. Experiencing the serenity of a pleasant morning aids in attaining stable mental health. Early mornings are very peaceful to wake up to.

Better sleep

Sleeping early will improve your quality of sleep. A mere five hours of early sleep is equivalent to as many as nine hours of untimely sleep. Going to bed early and waking up early helps set your body’s internal clock. Optimally following a sleep routine is important.

Efficient exercising

Waking up in the morning to exercise is extremely beneficial for your health as it facilitates losing or maintaining weight. It makes you feel fresh and keeps you upbeat for the rest of the day.

Increases your productivity

A study conducted at Harvard University states that sleeping on time and waking up early helps you get more work done. It makes you more punctual, improves your concentration and aids in effective functioning resulting in increased productivity.

Aids in following a healthier diet

A healthy lifestyle also encourages a person to eat healthy. It makes you more conscious of your diet, pushes you to consume health food and avoid junk. Waking up early also means one needs to eat breakfast which provides the body with nutrients that are essential for its smooth functioning throughout the day. Breakfast gives you energy to stay active for a longer time and keeps fatigue at bay.