The Story Fuelling a Change: How I began Getting up at 4:00 am

To me, it means being awake during that part of the day when there are no distractions. It means starting my day well in advance from the rest who are still snuggling under covers to dream. And in the evening, use the time to foster hobbies rather than working late – or to get to sleep early while others are eating out, partying or watching TV.

1. Fuelling the excitement:I began thinking about one thing I’d do after getting up the next morning, and it thrilled me. The thought to sit in meditation and attain an elevated stage of soul while everyone else slept was exciting enough to keep me on my toes. The benefit didn’t stop there. I began taking out time for my other dearest hobby – writing. Getting up early gave me more time to write, and fire up the new projects that I had taken.
2. Bed jumping:  Yes, I literally jump out of bed. With enthusiasm. I jump, stretch my body and welcome the day. It pumps me, makes me ready to tackle the day with open arms and the passion of a driven maniac. It works. Every time.
3. Kept the alarm clock at a distance where I had to get up to put it off: Sometimes I had the moment of a weak will power when I hit the snooze button & went off to sleep again. So, I began to adopt this technique, and needless to say – it worked. So now at that point when the alarm buzzes off, I remind myself about my exciting thing. If I don’t jump out of bed due to laziness on a day, I at least stretch my arms wide and greet the day. It pumps me up and puts me back on the routine.

Seven years have passed, and till now I enjoy every moment of getting up early and being in peace. I’ve changed my career, settled at a different (and a very lovely) place and altered my lifestyle but what has remained same is the urge to gain more out of the mornings that others simply waste!

2013-03-26 06:50:50

Source: http://offbeatspirituality.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-story-fuelling-change-how-i-began.html