Question For Today: Are You A Early Early Riser?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35608)
August 7, 2020 5:43pm CST
Do you need the assistance of an alarm clock or does your body arouse you each day? Many people regularly awake by 8:30 AM or even a bit earlier for jobs, breakfast or other daily routines. But what I'm talking about, are the people who are up by 5:30 or earlier, wide awake and ready to go!
There was a research study done at the University of Utah that found genetics to play a part in some who are early risers. It seems they had multiple relatives who woke up extremely early, too.
Actually, there are some advantages to "the early bird gets the worm" philosophy of early rising. The study speculates that these people might even be healthier than people who are night owls: Late bedtimes are associated with some negative health consequences, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
People who awake early also benefit from the rise and shine philosophy because they are looked upon as go-getters compared to others who wake up late being labeled lazy.
Of course, staying up for family obligations can be a real handicap if you are an early riser. Especially when your body says it's time to rise and shine at five or earlier each day. That can lead to some major sleep deprivation!
So, that leads me back to my original question. Are you one of those early, early risers? If your not would you want to be? If you are do you find it an advantage in life?
Source: The Atlantic
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I have always been a morning person.@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Cats know when it's time to eat! Were on their schedule not ours. Good your an early riser.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 They have food out, they just want me up!
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Ben Franklin would love that statement. He of the quote "early to bed, early to rise, makes one healthy, wealthy and wise."
Some other benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Productive, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Aug 20
I'm always up early in the morning, that's how my internal clock works and it always has. My disadvantage is, my husband is a night owl! He always stays up late.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Aug 20
@marlina It works out fine, Jay turns the TV down so I can sleep.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
I bet your a productive person too! More time to get things done.
Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
Do you also go to bed early?
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 yes you are right. And yes i also go to bed early
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Lucky you! I need my alarm clock to get me going 
I bet your a productive person too! More time to get things done.
Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
Do you also go to bed early?
I bet your a productive person too! More time to get things done.
Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
Do you also go to bed early?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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12 Aug 20
@Adie04 Wow, with all that activity you must have one large brain 
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@Adie04 (17360)
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11 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 oops, go to bed early is an exception 
Sometimes my brain gets active at night and I tend to do more work
Sometimes my brain gets active at night and I tend to do more work 1 person likes this
@sunil4ya (185)
• Bangalore, India
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 It is the early morning chill that I find very uncomfortable!
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Well, we need some night owls to balance out all those early risers, lol. Not everyone has the same sleep patterns or can adjust to waking so early...
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
13 Aug 20
I am an early riser, I to have cats that wake me up, because they want to eat.
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
14 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 Thanks, I didn't know that. Hut its good yo know.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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13 Aug 20
Those cats are as good as alarm clocks aren't they, lol. Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Aug 20
I get up at 4am for work. Does that count as an early riser? Most days I will wake up on my own just minutes before my alarm clock goes off.
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 I’m a night owl by nature. I’m most alert, productive and focused late at night, rather than early in the morning.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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14 Aug 20
@moffittjc Interesting how some people are just the opposite. One thing in common early mornings and late evenings are extremely quiet as the majority of people are asleep.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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13 Aug 20
Yes, I would say that qualifies you for the early riser club! Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
And less stress from having to rush off to work!
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Aug 20
Does 2:30 AM qualify? Yes, I'm an early riser. I don't need an alarm clock. I do find it advantageous to be up early. I get a lot more accomplished and I find my brain works better when working either here or on my book. My Fitbit calls me a lark.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 That's true. I don't believe in being late or leaving with just enough time to get where I'm going. I never know when I'm going to be delayed by trains or boats and on rare occasions, it can be both. Totally inconvenient. Too stressful to live like that. I prefer being early everywhere I go. No stress, and more time to socialize if that's the case, or more time to get work accomplished.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
You are the "Champ" of early risers 
And all of the benefits you mentioned have been cited by researchers.
Some other benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.
And all of the benefits you mentioned have been cited by researchers.
Some other benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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14 Aug 20
@just4him Yes definitely, although I have my moments for less important events for any kind of serious appointment I am always early.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
8 Aug 20
I have a tremendous problem trying to sleep and am usually up all night.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 I think it's age. The older I get the worse it gets.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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14 Aug 20
@LindaOHio I see. I seem to have trouble sleeping through the night. Probably an age related thing too.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Oh no, a night owl are you, but not by choice 
Wonder if it's insomnia or other health issues causing your trouble sleeping?
Wonder if it's insomnia or other health issues causing your trouble sleeping?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Maybe your able to function alright on little sleep. You've got the waking up early to face the day part down, lol.
Some other benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Productive, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.
Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
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@Bensen32 (27610)
• United States
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 Yes, I am most productive when I get up and start moving in the morning. I like to get a jump on the day most days.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
8 Aug 20
I have always needs the assistance of an alarm clock to wake me up otherwise I would have been fired from work!
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Yes, me too. That alarm clock definitely starts my day after I hit the snooze button once.1 person likes this
@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 haha I am guilty in charge for going so too! Lol
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
9 Aug 20
Yes am an early riser around 5.30 am or 6Am
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Many benefits to getting up early. Some other benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Productive, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.
People who are early risers often have a more positive attitude.
Do you find getting up early provides you with some of these benefits?
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@rebelann (112877)
• El Paso, Texas
9 Aug 20
Yes, they know exactly when I'm supposed to feed them @dgobucks226
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Pets know the benefits of rising early. Some food to eat. Smart aren't they 
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
8 Aug 20
It depends on when you sleep at night. In my case, I sleep at 6 AM and wake up by 1 or 2 PM.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
I see. So your morning is your sleep time. Well, you get your 7-8 hours of sleep which is healthy for the body. They say getting proper sleep gives you healthier skin
@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
8 Aug 20
No! Getting up early is for the birds, not me!
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
9 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 I go to sleep around 10:30 pm, but I read before sleeping, I never sleep more than 6, maximum 7 hours, surely my brother sleeps more hours than I do.
I do not know if staying up late in the evening brings bad habits, like munching late in the night, that is very bad for our body.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
It seems the early riser gene was passed down to you but not your brother. Well, you make a great point about waking up early and health benefits.
Early risers often go to sleep earlier too allowing them to get the 7-9 hours of sleep usually required of adults.
Waking early helps improve concentration. Brains tend to be most alert in the morning. If you’re able to focus without interruptions early in the day, you’ll get more done.
Do you find that to be true in your case?
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
8 Aug 20
I am not a morning person since I always sleep very late at night.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
Ah, you are a night owl. I wake at 8- 8:30 AM. Not real early but not late either.
Some benefits to waking up early: More Energy, More Productive, More Time To Exercise, Less Stress from not having to rush in the morning.
In case you want to change your sleep habits
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@freelancermariagrace (27970)
• Philippines
10 Aug 20
@dgobucks226 Yes, I am. I have been trying to change my old habits but I always fail
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
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9 Aug 20
I wonder if that mixes up your sleep pattern. I know when I do that I find myself really tired sometimes and in need of a nap. Does it affect you that way?
