Become an early riser

Getting up before my kids (at, like, 6am or earlier) is one of my secrets for a smooth day. Somehow, everything is easier after I've had a shower, a cup of coffee, and 15 minutes with the newspaper. Easier said than done, however, when I go to bed late the night before. I tend to sabotage myself by pushing my bedtime just a few minutes later...just a few more...till it's midnight and I've already set myself up for a grumpy next day.

Boing Boing-er Cory, the king of early-morning productivity (I've seen him in action), recently pointed to a simple how-to for becoming an early riser. It's worth trying, even if you only manage 15 or 20 minutes of alone time in the morning. I can't tell you how much those moments of silence help calm the internal chaos.

Comments

[momma2mingbu]

Huh...we really need someone to tell us that it's a good idea to go to bed when we are sleepy?

[Mark]

Hey, momma2mingbu, you sound a little cranky. Maybe a good night's sleep would help. ;)