Be First by Being First

Upgrading your office desktop virtualization, outsourced IT services, and other cloud services will boost productivity, but to truly make the most of every minute, you need to find ways to upgrade your personal habits. Becoming an early riser is one way to get ahead in work and in life, as early birds often realize opportunities that slugabeds miss.

Research shows that early risers are at less risk of depression, eat more healthfully, and are more proactive than people who sleep late. If you’d like to make a positive change, shunning your snooze button may be the right answer. It's an example of a high impact, low effort change that you can make to improve your life. Here’s a few ways you can become an early bird:

• Do it in increments – Trying to go from a 10 a.m. wake-up time to a 5 a.m. wake-up time will likely end up with you having an 11 a.m. wake-up time. Your body needs time to adjust. Over the course of several weeks, wake up 15 minutes earlier every few days until you reach your ideal wake-up time.
• Exercise – Hit the gym after waking up. The workout will get your blood flowing and make getting up in the morning easier over time.
• Avoid rationalizations – Don’t talk yourself out of getting up early. Set a goal and stick to it.
• Practice good sleep hygiene – Don’t work or watch television in bed. Also, make sure your bedroom is dark and cool at night, as this fosters good sleep.

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