waking up early in the morning

Smartphones and tablets are good alarm clocks, but these apps make them great

There was a time when many items littered my nightstand. There was a lamp, a stack of books and comics I had every intention of reading, a point-and-shoot camera in case my dog climbed into the covers and did something adorable, and even a ...

You get a lot more done in the morning and waste a lot less time at night fretting about how much you have to do

I recently committed to waking up at 5:00 a.m. each day for a month. We read all of these articles about people claiming waking early is the best choice they have made. Naturally, I wanted to find out for myself. Special note: I've ...

It turns out that changing a routine, even a little, can change your perspective in a big way

How do you know when you’re ready for change?There is change that is out of your control. Something happens to you, without warning, and you just have to roll with it. There is the change that falls under the umbrella of self-improvement, ...

You don't have to be a morning person to start your day off right

Even if you’re not a “morning person,” there are still a number of things you can do to jumpstart your day. And that doesn’t mean go on a five-mile run or answer every email before you get into the office. Instead, use your ...

Are you forced to wake up early every morning? Here are strategies to make it work for you.

To accomplish a big goal, such as launching a new business, writing a novel, or starting an exercise regime, productivity experts will often suggest getting up early. You can get a lot done in a quiet house with no distractions or interruptions. ...