8 Secrets to waking up early | Yoga way
I guess this is something that’s getting difficult as days pass by. Hmmm…. Makes me wonder, Did we have this problem when we were kids ?. I don't think so !!! Was there ever a day when you missed school just because you woke up late?. I don't think so. Right ?
Then, What happened to you now?. If it’s not the fire of life & freedom that’s pushing you to work & serve beyond your limits, pushing your body & mind to extreme leading to exhaustion & the only way to rejuvenate is sleeping your way to happiness then that’s a good sign.
But, If you’re having trouble waking up just because you're lazy then here are 10 things that you’re doing wrong when you’re awake & what needs to be done to break this pattern
1.Sleep on time : You will never ever ever be able to wake up early if you don't sleep early. There is no big secret to this ! Don't come up with reasons to nurture your ego in the name of responsibility and family.
For, In the end none of these matters. All that matters is how disciplined you wish to be to maintain the sanity of your mental health in the long run. Nothing, Nothing is more satisfying,rejuvenating & healing than a good night's sleep. Shut of the lights & go to sleep (without your phone) at 9.30pm.
2.Early dinner : 6pm - 7pm is the ideal time for dinner, not 9.30 pm or 10.30 pm. You need to give at least a 3 hours gap before you go to sleep after your last meal if you wish to wake up with a new wave of energy in you the following morning. No !!! You won't feel hungry early in the morning the following day. In Fact, you’ll have more energy than before.
I’ve been doing this for years now. My morning intense yoga practice routine lasts for 2.5hrs & I’ve never felt any sort of tiredness or fatigue ever !!!
3.Workout an hour everyday : This indeed is a game changer to reset your biological clock and to get into a beast mode of work life balance. All your systems, Physical & mental will start obeying your command and dare not disturb you when it’s time to rest. Just 1 hours of planning to workout at least 5-6 days a week increases your waking up time by 95% when you maintain the consistency. Don't believe me ?. Give it a try yourself !
4. Twenty minutes of silence : We get so busy and occupied in the hustle and bustle of everyday life we never take a break to contemplate where we are & how we are feeling. We keep moving farther away from ourselves and ultimately feel lost.
You may not have an hour to practice meditation everyday but you can cut down on your phone usage. I am sure you’ll find that you need 20 minutes to feel alive every single day !!!. Remember one thing, No one can help you in life except yourself !
5.Eat healthy : Cheat day is absolute “NONSENSE” !!!. Discipline isn't a rule imposed upon you, It is the way you've chosen to live to stand apart from the crowd. You can actually cut down on the number of hours of sleep and yet feel rested and rejuvenated if you are ruthless as to what goes into your system.
Forget seeking respect from others. First, Respect your inner system and eat to please the divine seated in you. Food is the best self made medicine. If you do not have this approach towards food and are happy with what’s on your plate you’ll never be happy even if you go to MARS.
6.Gratitude : Happiness, We've been seeking this in all the wrong places over the years.Only when you thank yourself for who you truly are and accept everything around you and show your gratitude, everytime you close your eyes you indeed will be one with the creation. No gratitude = incompleteness. If you’re someone who’s been feeling incomplete inspite of workout & meditation, Then this is what you are lacking in.
Just surrender and let the magic unfold.
7.Throw that phone away : If you’re spending more than 40-50 minutes a day on your phone scrolling and getting to know what is happening in the other person's life, then I’d say it's high time to start thinking about where your life is headed towards.
Phone has become the reality of everyday life and when you are addicted to this habit, The young eyes that are watching you will blindly imitate the same. This indeed is worse than drug addiction. If you don't know where to draw the line. Forget Yoga, Even God can't help you.
If the first & last act of your before you go to bed is scrolling through the new feed on social media. Forget away waking up early, You’ll never ever be able to die peacefully a few years down the line.
8.Soulful conversations : We talk, All throughout the day to countless people & have useless & baseless conversations about things that mean nothing to us. Instead of gaining clarity you’ll be plunged into an ocean of confusion and chaos.
Satsang - The most commonly used word in yoga, It means being in the company of those who’ll light up your inner fire and make you feel alive. If you are not surrounding yourself with them you’ll never feel connected to yourself and it doesn't matter even if you sleep for 12 years, You’ll never experience contentment in its purest form.
If this helps you gain even 5% clarity and makes you think about where you stand now & you make up your mind to change yourself, I’m gonna be the happiest person ever !
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