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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at FIU chapter.

The term “Early bird gets the worm” is quite factual. Being able to get up and get your day started will help you accomplish a lot more than you think. It’s not easy being a morning person but its manageable and something everyone should strive for. Making the effort to become a morning person is never easy but there are some tricks to help you on your journey.  

Never underestimate the power of a glass of water in the morning. Drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning helps to rehydrate the body, hence the feeling of being more awake and less groggy. It’s recommended to drink two glasses of room-temperature water. The next trick I have is a simple one, stretch. It’s something that seems so simple but it’s often overlooked by others. Developing a morning stretch routine will help the muscles in your body loosen while increasing blood flow. Not only is this beneficial for the body but the mind as well. It gives you some quiet time to connect with yourself before getting the day started. Another tip that seems to help many people is to make your bed as soon as you wake up. Making your bed as soon as you wake up can help to create an outer order that then manifests into inner calm. This can make a person feel accomplished and help set the tone for the rest of the day. Also, this simple task can encourage the individual to want to complete the rest of their responsibilities for the day.

                                                                            

Emily Veith

Being a morning person is not easy but can slowly be achieved over time. It helps to find ways to make getting up a breeze and not a chore. Reaping the benefits of becoming a morning person is something that people find very rewarding.

Sarah is currently a student at Florida International University studying Public Relations and Communication. She has a passion for writing and has a blog of her own. You can find her with her family and friends, her dog or on a plane for her next travel adventure.