Sourav Ganguly, or Dada, as everyone calls the BCCI President, seems to be carrying on with his healthy ways even after hanging up his cricket boots. He recently referred to the practice of an early start to the day on some photos he posted on his social media page. This had us wondering about the same and today, we look at why it may benefit us to get into the habit of getting an early head-start every day.

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An early start to the day …so many thoughts

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Studies have shown that those who tend to wake up early generally have more energy throughout the day. It also signals that they have received seven to nine hours of sleep, which is the optimal amount that we need to function at our best.

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A fresh morning … look at ur goals

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An early start gives you time to fix a morning routine just for yourself to set the tone for the rest of the day. Be it meditation, exercise or looking at your goals, a morning routine gives you a clear head and a more peaceful mindset to carry on with your day.

Waking up early gives you time to do something else many of us skip — breakfast! This crucial habit fuels you up for the day ahead so you can stay nourished and perform at your peak.

Rising early gives you the time you need to plan your day ahead and organise it so you have an idea of exactly what you need to do. Planning your day makes it run much more smoothly and in a less chaotic way.

One of the advantages of getting an early start is that you will be much more productive throughout the day! Simply put, you can get a lot more done than you otherwise would have.

Beat the rest of the crowd by waking up early, and you can enjoy the peace that comes with rising earlier than everyone else. This way, you can even benefit from more time to yourself in an uninterrupted manner, before everybody else is also up.

Studies show that those who wake up earlier have a more positive outlook, as they tend to get enough rest, something that is very important to your health and performance!

Are you an early riser or a night owl? Which one do you aim to be? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

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