{"id":2349,"date":"2021-05-27T05:56:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T05:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/?p=2349"},"modified":"2021-05-27T05:56:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T05:56:34","slug":"betere-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-vroeg-opstaan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/better-morning-routine-8-benefits-getting-up-early\/","title":{"rendered":"What about your morning routine? 8 benefits of getting up early."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Early birds are often seen as energetic problem solvers who lead companies, organizations, or sometimes even nations. Have you ever wondered how a morning person can get so much done in just 24 hours? Getting up early gives you a head start on your day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Night owls may not agree. They may state that it is possible to get extra work done at the end of the day. While this may be true for some, the vast majority of us are conditioned to be most productive in the early hours of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The science behind early morning productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bodies are designed to produce the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin in the dark. The sleep-wake cycle in our body is regulated by our circadian rhythm, our body&#039;s internal clock, which works with the light and darkness around us. When our retina perceives light, it signals the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suprachiasmatic_nucleus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Suprachiasmatic Nucleus<\/a> (de biologische hoofdklok van ons lichaam) om de productie van melatonine te onderdrukken en wakker te worden. We zijn er van nature op afgestemd om &#8217;s ochtends beter te reageren en alerter te zijn en&#8217; s nachts traag en slaperig te zijn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>8 benefits of getting up early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, before building the habit of waking up early, it&#039;s good to know the benefits that come with it. If you get up early, you know what the mornings bring, apart from the beautiful sunrise. For those who aren&#039;t early risers, here&#039;s a list of the many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Improved organization skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your early morning hours are usually the most productive time of the day because you have uninterrupted time to yourself. You can complete any task faster if you are not faced with distractions all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this peaceful and quiet time to plan your day ahead, allocating a specific time frame for each of your tasks. By mentally working out your day before you even start, you improve your organizational skills and boost your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Regular exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise and regular exercise in the morning is considered best because it gives you an adrenaline rush. Adrenaline increases alertness and helps you overcome the drowsy feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Als je er daarnaast voor kunt zorgen dat je in de ochtend al een training hebt gedaan voordat je aan de dag begint, is er veel minder kans dat je het sporten achterwege laat vanwege een andere belangrijke taak die vervolgens je volledige tijd opslokt. Wanneer je bijvoorbeeld &#8217;s avonds traint, is de kans groter dat je de training zal missen doordat je overwerkt, een afspraak met vrienden hebt of gewoonweg door pure uitputting van de dag. Daarnaast geeft sporten in de ochtend je ook een mooie boost van je metabolisme, waardoor je gedurende dag je metabolisme en verbranding in een hogere versnelling zet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Eat healthy food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting up early gives you time to make a healthy breakfast or lunch to go. It doesn&#039;t have to be complicated, smoothies, salads and fruit bowls only take a few minutes to prepare. Early birds have this time to prepare a simple and healthy breakfast for themselves and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you always wake up late, chances are you&#039;ll be late for everything else, creating a continuous domino effect. If you&#039;re running late, you often grab an easy-to-eat breakfast like a donut or muffin, or skip breakfast altogether when you might not want to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Avoid traffic jams and busy commuting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Waking up early can help you get out of your house early, while potentially avoiding rush hours. As a result, you waste less time getting stuck in traffic while traveling to work or dropping the kids off at school. Also for all your other appointments during the day you will notice that you are on time earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Stay stress free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, getting up early gives you time to plan your day ahead. You feel less rushed because you live less in a haze with a messy mind. Planning ahead eliminates the stress associated with rushing to get things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, getting up early also gives you more time for some stress-reducing leisure activities, allowing you to start your day with a calm and controlled mind. You are better equipped to prioritize and solve problems, basically the key to staying stress-free throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Enjoy a good night&#039;s sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vroege vogels vallen sneller s&#8217;avonds ook weer sneller in <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/slapen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">sleep<\/a>. You need to count fewer sheep to fall asleep. When you get up early, your body will also feel more tired earlier in the evening, leading to a good night&#039;s sleep as soon as you go to bed. You eventually get really used to the natural circadian rhythm, which means you go to bed early and get up early again fresh and fruity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being awake for longer leads to sufficient accumulation of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Adenosine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">adenosine<\/a>. Adenosine is een neurotransmitter die slaperigheid veroorzaakt door de neuronactiviteit te remmen. Eerder wakker worden leidt tot een snellere ophoping van adenosine, waardoor je je &#8217;s avonds slaperig gaat voelen. Vroeg naar bed gaan vergroot in principe jouw kansen om alle vier de slaapfasen door de vier tot zes slaapcycli heen te voltooien, waardoor je je de volgende ochtend goed uitgerust en verjongd voelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>More energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Early birds have a better quality of sleep than night owls because they are more likely to go through all stages of the required sleep cycles. They wake up with more energy than night owls, who usually don&#039;t get enough time to complete all the sleep stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing sleep phases and cycles improves both physical and mental well-being. Growth hormones, which cause tissue repair and regeneration, are released during the deeper stages of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>feeling happier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you wake up early, you reap the benefits of many good habits, leading to an energetic, well-rested, stress-free, punctual and healthy you. You get a sense of order in life, which makes you feel happier. According to studies, <br>healthy adults who wake up early have a more positive mood than night owls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan.jpg\" alt=\"Do you want to make your dreams come true? Try to get into the habit of getting up early! (fig.)\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan-16x8.jpg 16w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-27-Hoe-zit-het-met-jouw-ochtendroutine-8-voordelen-van-vroeg-opstaan.-in-artikel-tot-slot-over-vroeg-opstaan-696x348.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Do you want to make your dreams come true? Try to get into the habit of getting up early! (<a href=\"https:\/\/yourstory.com\/2017\/12\/motivational-quotes-early-start-day\/amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">fig<\/a>.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Finally about getting up early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting up early helps you develop better habits and improves your daily productivity. You just need to tap into the potential of this good habit, which leads to many benefits in both your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small class=\"sources\">Sources ao Ameriseleep (<a href=\"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/how-to-wake-up-early-benefits-to-getting-up-early\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), Business Insider (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.nl\/reasons-to-wake-up-early-2019-5?international=true&amp;r=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), NIFS (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nifs.org\/blog\/morning-exercise-benefits-increased-metabolism-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), TheSleepDoctor (<a href=\"https:\/\/thesleepdoctor.com\/2018\/08\/14\/5-reasons-you-wake-up-too-early-and-what-you-can-do-about-it\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vroege vogels worden vaak gezien als energieke probleemoplossers die bedrijven, organisaties of soms zelfs naties leiden. Heb je je ooit afgevraagd hoe een ochtendmens zoveel gedaan kan krijgen in slechts 24 uur? Vroeg opstaan geeft je een voorsprong op je dag! Nachtbrakers zijn het daar misschien niet mee eens. 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