A morning person is someone who thrives early in the day, often bursting with energy and enthusiasm when dawn breaks. They are the ones who jump out of bed right when the alarm goes off and then follows a productive morning routine. In some cases- they don’t even need an alarm. They wake up with a bright cheery attitude and carry this positive momentum into their day.
An individual that is a morning person has consistent sleeping patterns- they will often go to bed earlier than night owls and then wake up with the sun.
Being a morning person often comes with benefits that one might not expect. Savvy early risers leverage their mornings for focused work, benefiting both mental clarity and productivity. Studies even link early rising with reduced stress levels and better mental health.
The morning person follows a routine daily that helps to keep them motivated and productive. There is a reason you hear about motivational gurus touting that you should get up at 5 am to be successful.
Society sometimes paints morning people as annoyingly chipper. There is a scene from the throwback movie-Office Space reminds that me of reactions people have sometimes to happy morning people. If you’ve never seen this movie- you should. There’s a lot of truth to it and it’s hilarious.
People can get annoyed because it’s difficult to understand how others can like the mornings if you prefer to stay up late and then get out of bed later.
Anyway, you’re reading this article- so perhaps you’re thinking of joining the morning brigade. Start by making small adjustments. Create a relaxing bedtime routine or enjoy a nice cup of tea as you plan your day the night before. Start small with the alarm and set the alarm 15 minutes earlier. Then work from there.
What’s life without a bit of comparison? Being a night owl comes with its own perks and quirks, but for morning people, early hours bring a unique satisfaction and productivity. The quiet hours of dawn offer a different kind of energy that no afternoon hustle can replicate.
Hearing from those who naturally wake early can be worthwhile to hear. If you work with or know a morning person, sit them down and ask for their story. Why do they like getting up in the morning? What difference has it made in their lives? Who knows..the information they share with you could change your life. Then- you’ll know exactly what a morning person is. 🙂