Beeep, beeep, beeeeep!! I am startled awake by the most obnoxious beeping sound ever, obviously my alarm clock; purposely meant to be loud & obnoxious to get my butt out of bed. As I reach for my phone, I glance out the window and see that it's still dark out. I look at the time: 4:30 am.
I think to myself, "why oh why do I have to get out of bed?". I could technically set my alarm for 45 minutes later and still have enough time to do the bare minimum before I have to leave for work. However, I should really work out, and the dog needs to be taken care of anyways, so I might as well take him with me on the workout. But, my bed is so comfy. There's a cool morning breeze coming in thru the window and I could easily fall back asleep. I glance at the dog on the floor beside me. My moving has woken him up, but he glances at me with a very sleepy look on his face that says, 'why the heck are we getting up now?' I close my eyes again, and with a deep breath, reach up for a nice stretch and know what I'm going to do. As I peel back the covers I know it's not what I want to be doing right now, rather what I need to be doing. I know that enjoying a half hour of silence before the rest of the world wakes up is exactly what I need to start off the day on the right foot. That after a quick run, and some yoga in the park while the sun comes up, that I will feel more refreshed than I feel at the current moment. I know that although I could have chosen to stay in bed, the first decision I make in the morning sets the tone for the day. Do I want to start my day doing what's most comfortable, not challenging and easier? Or do I want to start the day with a head start, challenging myself to go even harder than I did the day before? I'll choose the latter! Maybe not every day, but definitely today! We have all had days like this. There's also at least one day a week, that I do set the alarm and fall back asleep. Everyone needs a break now and then. For the most part however, I know that by getting out of bed I am doing myself more favors than not. So do yourself a favor tomorrow, and set your alarm a little bit earlier than usual. Get out of bed and go for that long run you've been putting off for so long. I can guarantee that you will feel better the entire day! A cup of hot coffee, or your sweetie making you breakfast... what helps you get out of bed early in the morning?
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