Get up at 6am every day

Well…6:30 a.m.

Had a hard time falling asleep last night, which is not the norm for me. Still, I had enough time to take my dog for a short walk before work.

I did it! Got up before 6 a.m. today. :)

I’m actually excited about this goal now that it seems like something more achievable! I can do this! :)

I believe this makes more sense for me and will allow me to focus on being more consistent with my wake up time. Somehow 5 a.m. has been a bit of a stretch and honestly, didn’t seem very reasonable.

Well, I’ve gotten much better about getting to bed earlier (10:00) and I thought that would help me with this goal. However, I really feel that in order to successfully accomplish this goal I need to have at least one goal in mind to motivate me when I get up in the morning. Obviously, a goal like “go to work” is a given (and to be honest, not very inspiring). So focusing on WHY I’d like to get up early in the morning:

1) To spend time studying and understanding my relationship with God.
2) To exercise (I have a half marathon coming up that I need to better prepare for).
3) To bond with my dog (we can exercise together).
4) To feel organized and calm when I walk out the door, giving the rest of the day a great start.
5) To fit in a few smaller tasks (cleaning, special holiday cards) in the morning while I have more energy.

There, that should do it for now. Maybe I will post this by my bed…

Got up at 5:30 a.m.

Better, but not 5 a.m. Still, I went for a mile walk with my dog, came back and read the lesson. I didn’t feel as rushed, made it to work much earlier and am feeling more organized. Yea!

I’ll try for 5 a.m. again tomorrow. I’m definitely feeling more motivated.

Yesterday I woke about around 5:30 a.m. and took Iggy for a longer walk. Still not 5 a.m., but closer. Also, didn’t make time for the Bible lesson. :( On the other hand, getting up slightly earlier was a good start to the week.

Today I decided we both needed sleep more so we didn’t get up until about 6:15. Ugh. Even though we went to bed by 10 p.m.? What’s the problem? I’ve gotta get moving. I need a GOOD routine.

Got up earlier today and took Iggy for a short walk. Felt great and he was soooo excited. I think this is another reason for me to get up earlier in the mornings…get a jump start on the day and fit in our walk in case it rains in the afternoon (lately it has most days). Not at 5:00 a.m. yet, but getting closer.

I would love to have the extra time in the morning to read my daily Bible lesson and pray…to get the day off to a great start and not have to rush in the morning. I want to feel like the morning person I know I am by allowing myself time for preparation and organization of thought. In the past when I’ve allowed myself time for this, it’s made a huge difference in my day. So this, partnered with going to bed at 10:00 p.m. each night, are two areas where I will place more focus.

I’m a night person!! ;p