You've probably heard that there are two types of people: those who are full of energy already in the morning and those who can only really function in the later hours. The experts tackled the question of which of the groups was happier, and also determined whether getting up early in the morning had health benefits. And their conclusions are surprising: people who wake up earlier have a lower risk of depression, according to research.
If in early hours you just have a hard time functioning and wonder over your coffee how it is possible that your colleagues are full startup, you are not the only one. Many people fall under the so-called evening types, which are the most productive in the afternoon, evening or even at night. Morning guys on the other hand, the most launched and energetic in the morning and early morning, and waking up in the early hours is not a problem for them.
Research shows that it is not only up to us habits and lifestyle, but also from ours genetic makeup. Nevertheless, experts advise you to give it a try wake up earlier– with this you will be for your own health did a lot.
Waking up early - what does the research say?
The latest research from a scientific journal JAMA Psychiatry she showed that she was risk of depression smaller in people who get up in early hours. Just waking up an hour earlier should reduce the chance of this disease by as much 23%, and should also have positive effects on general mental health.
One of the main reasons for such conclusions lies in the method functioning of our company. It is designed for morning types of people: official or school day for most of them, it starts in the early hours. If we start the day early, we also have more time for ourselves errands and interests: if we don't finish our work until late in the evening, we don't have time left for them a lot of time. Many institutions and shops that's when they already close their doors, and in the evening we also do more work sports activities, let's go to trip etc. Therefore, evening types of people are forced to live in inconsistencies between your biological and social clock.
Another theory is related to light: namely, they are more exposed those who start their day early in the morning, which is supposed to lift theirs happiness level and thus reduced the risk of depression.
How to get used to waking up early?
Yes, maybe the fact that you only get energy in the evening does have an effect genetics. And yet, you can still wake up early get used to it and thus after a certain time you reduce yours fatigue and irritability at the beginning of the day.
This is the easiest way for you to do it gradually: first set the alarm clock to 15 minutes earlier as usual, and then this time every few days increase. You can also increase your motivation with award: treat yourself when you wake up a quiet walk, time for yourself with a cup of coffee and listening to music, slow and calm grooming in front of the mirror etc. Also, make sure you enjoy yourself as much as possible morning sunlight, as it is very beneficial for your health and well-being.
It will be easier to wake up even if you go to bed earlier. We recommend that you also change your bedtime gradually: go to bed first 15 minutes earlier as usual, in a few days half an hour earlier, etc. Also, be careful not to consume too much per day caffeine and that by drinking coffee or energy drinks at 3 p.m finish - this way you will fall asleep much easier. Also, don't overdo it dinner: your meal should be easy and healthy.
