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HOW WAKING UP EARLY CAN BE THE KEY TO SUCCESS
There have been countless studies that show waking early can be a catapult to increased productivity, clarity and purpose. So we asked sleep expert Narwan Amini from Eachnight.com to reveal what the health benefits of waking early are... Is there a link between waking up early and success? People who rise early tend to be more alert and energised, meaning that they can concentrate better than others throughout the day. A study in 2010, by biologist Christoph Randler, found that morning people are more proactive, spend time identifying goals and how to reach them, and aim for career success. Early risers tend to have better problemsolving skills, resulting in better performance in education, and high-paying jobs.
Are there any specific health benefits to waking up early? Waking up early makes going to bed earlier easier, and regulates your circadian rhythm, leading to deeper sleep at night. This consistent sleep improves blood pressure, fundamental brain functions, mood and your immune system.
How can I train myself to wake up earlier? One way is to start waking up 15-30 minutes earlier, over several days. This will allow your body to adjust to new sleeping patterns and minimise adverse effects such as fatigue. Also adopt healthy habits such as limiting electronics at night, sleeping in a cool, dark and quiet bedroom, and avoiding large and heavy meals before bed. Finding the motivation to get yourself up and out of bed in the morning is crucial.
What to do if… you leave your phone on the bus Step 1: Find out which company runs the bus route you were on. Check at https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/whoruns-your-bus?intcmp=44680
Step 2: Click on the relevant website and search for lost property or ‘contact’. Most websites will ask you to fill out a lost property form.
Step 3: Have details to hand including the bus number, the time and date (roughly) and anything specific about when you lost it.
Tip: Try locating your phone via an app (Find My iPhone, Phone Tracker etc)
THE 7 STAGES OF PERSONAL PURPOSE
3. Articulate
by Kat Byles, founder of The True Business School (True-Business-School.com)
As you embrace your purpose, articulate it in a few simple words that inspire and resonate with your heart. The simpler the better.
You were born with a purpose and when it's placed at the heart of your life, you benefit from clarity of focus and direction. There are recognisable stages to the growth and development of your purpose and you may experience more than one stage at a time. When you become aware of the stage you are at, you have a map and can more easily participate in your purpose being fulfilled.
1. Calling You sense you have a bigger purpose than what is currently being expressed. There may be a sense of ‘something’ missing, a sensation pulling you towards ‘something’ you can’t quite understand, it is led by a desire for more – more meaning, contribution and impact. When you experience a calling, practise bringing more of your true nature into your life every day, and as you do, your purpose is revealed to you.
2. Receive As you follow your true nature, you begin to receive a sense of your purpose, the more you receive the clearer it becomes. At this stage, stay curious. Don’t deny it or push it away. Embrace and begin to own your purpose.
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4. Align Align your decisions, actions, behaviours, products and services with your purpose. Let go of any aspects of your life that are not aligned with your purpose.
5. Embody As you make decisions aligned with your purpose, you shift from an intellectual understanding to your purpose becoming a tangible, living expression.
6. Lead There is a noticeable dedication, integrity and congruence and this inspires others. At this stage, as you communicate and share the wisdom of your experience openly and transparently, you become a recognised leader in your field.
7. Evolution You surrender more deeply, let go of what wants to go and allow what wants to come. Which stage do you most resonate with? And which stage do you want to invest your focus, energy and attention on next?
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