5:05 the Mirror Hour which can Change your Life
“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” This is an age-old saying we have heard since our childhood. Even then, in this millennial era, we only remember this saying but have not put it to application and reaped its benefits. The result of which is we wake up lethargic, our days are less productive, we tend to feel a roller coaster of emotions throughout the day and much more. This habit not just impacts physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. When we imbibe the habit we notice improvement in our physical, emotions and mental health, and when we let it go we see deterioration of the mind, body and emotions. We usually come up with plenty of reasons to be not able to create the habit of waking up early in the brahmamuhurta. To overpower these excuses, read below the powerful benefits of waking up early.
Boosts immunity
It’s our body’s immune system which protects us and keeps us healthy and dis-‘ease’ free. The immune system contains several cells which are circulating in the blood. Waking up early improves the quality and longevity of these blood cells. Thus enhancing the immune response, the capability to fight the battle, hence boosting the overall body’s immunity.
Nervous system activation
Our nervous system, the brain and nerves, works round the clock. So, there are peaks and lows in its performance, especially the voluntary actions, those which we intentionally choose to do and are not automatically controlled by our brain. Waking up early in the morning and moving one's body actively sends signals to the brain and nerves, activating it. This makes us more in charge and in control of our body and our conscious actions.
Improves sleep quality
Waking up early makes one go to bed early. Our quality of sleep is determined by the levels of a sleep hormone called melatonin. This hormone is at its peak during the night when it’s dark, thus making us sleep peacefully during the night. The best quality of sleep is during the night time as melatonin levels are high and reduces post 4am. So, waking up early consistently improves the sleep quality and prevents any kind of sleeping disorders.
Reduces stress levels
Cortisol is a stress hormone, higher levels of it indicate increase in stress. Within 45 to 60 minutes of waking up, this hormone is at its peak and then gradually declines during the day. If one wakes up late and begins doing daily chores immediately, these levels remain high throughout the day. So, one must wake up early and take out at least 30-45 minutes for oneself indulging in a workout, reading, yoga, hobby, building a healthy morning routine. This makes us remain calm and stress free during the course of the day. Waking up early can be the most effective and least expensive method to manage stress.
Healthy skin
Skin being the largest organ of the body has the ability to indicate anything wrong happening in the internal organs. For example, when one’s digestion goes for a toss, breakouts and blemishes occur on the face. Waking up early, sleeping on time and clocking sufficient hours of sound sleep keeps all the internal organs functioning optimally. Thus, one can wake up each morning to a fresh, glowing face without any blemishes, dark circles, under eye puffiness.
More time on hand
One of the most commonest heard excuse is: I don’t have time or I will do it when I get time. It’s time to bid adieu to this excuse by waking up early. One gets an additional 270+ hours every year by waking up at 5 am. In this time you can workout, read a book, build a hobby, do healing, or join us to build a morning routine which only 4% of people have.
Read through this list again and let this become a positive motivator and reminder for you, to begin nurturing the habit of waking up early; as early as 5 am each day. Once awake, cultivate a powerful morning routine which makes you maximize your day by naturally putting your best foot forward,
A wise man once said: ‘The best way to win yourself is by waking up early.’ So, let’s not wait any further from having a winning day, begin from this day onwards.