8 surprising benefits of getting up early

"The sun has not caught me in bed in fifty years”
President Thomas Jefferson.

"The early morning has gold in its mouth" Benjamin Franklin

Many successful people term their habit of waking up early as their secret to success. Successful investors also use early morning to know about news, which may affect their holdings. Moreover, it helps them analyze international events as well.

Rich and famous like Richard Branson, Donald Trump and many other billionaires start their day before the sun rises. There are numerous benefits of being an early morning person, some of which are:-

1.    Better Grades

A study at Texas University has shown that students who got up early in the morning had an average grade point average that is full point higher than that of evening types.

2.    Business success

Getting out of bed at an early hour can give a boost to your business career

“When it comes to business success, morning people hold the important cards," says Christoph Randler, a biology professor at the University of Education in Heidelberg, Germany. He told the Harvard Business Review of his research, some of which originally appeared in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. "[T]hey tend to get better grades in school, which gets them into better colleges, which then leads to better job opportunities."

This can have major impact on their earning in future as the market is getting competitive.

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3.    More proactive

 “Morning people (also) anticipate problems (well) and try to minimize them. They're proactive” says Randler.

 They are more proactive as compared to night owls.

4.    More will power

Studies have shown that will power is a finite source and it is highest in morning.  You can use it for important task because as you use up your will power on a certain task, the less you’ll have to go around for other tasks.

5.    Productivity

A new report published in the Wall Street Journal says that 4 a.m. may be the most productive time of the day. This information means that you can use early mornings to boost your productivity.

6.    Happier and more optimistic

Other studies have proved that morning people are happier, and are more optimistic.

7.    Regular exercise

Larks are more consistent with their exercise. Being proactive helps them, focus on activities which are beneficial in the long run.

8.    Good night sleep

More sunlight exposure helps you enjoy better quality sleep in night. A research showed that workers with windows received 173 percent more natural white light exposure during work hours and slept an average of 46 minutes more per night.

By getting up early you can receive more sunlight and can enhance your sleep quality.