Benefits of Rising Early -- and How to Do It

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January 8, 2012

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The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.

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Benefits of Rising Early -- and How to Do It

"Recently, reader Rob asked me about my habit of waking at 4:30 a.m. each day, and asked me to write about the health benefits of rising early, which I thought was an excellent question. Unfortunately, there are none, that I know of. However, there are a ton of other great benefits. Now, let me first say that if you are a night owl, and that works for you, I think that's great. There's no reason to change, especially if you're happy with it. But for me, switching from being a night owl to an early riser (and yes, it is possible) has been a godsend. It has helped me in so many ways that I'd never go back." Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares just a few reasons for becoming an early riser, as well as tips on making the shift. { read more }