Early Bird Gets the Worm

Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people in an Active Adult community like Vienna Square or Traditions in Winter Haven? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout in the Clubhouse in a Florida 55+ home community or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you achieve that early bird status in a Florida for 55+ home community!

Create a morning schedule. Physically write down the things you’d like to complete in the morning and set a time for each. Then stick with it. Once you force yourself out of bed early one or two weeks consistently, you’ll find it gets easier and easier to do.

Let the light in. Whether natural or artificial, light tells your brain its time to get up and get going. If your room lacks large windows where you can open the blinds up, consider investing in a timed lamp or alarm clock with a light.

Prep and eat breakfast. Although there are many of us who chose the skip breakfast, it is key to perking up your energy in the morning. Try visiting a local breakfast hot spot, like NiNi’s in Lake Ashton, or prepping protein-focused meals the night before or grab a yogurt or fruit and try to consume it right after you wake.

Get your body moving. Whether it’s a short walk around Vienna Square or Traditions in Winter Haven, or a rigorous aerobics class, getting your blood pumping will help wake up your body and has a ton of other benefits, like stress and anxiety reduction.

Feed your mind. Stimulate your brain and do something you enjoy first thing in the morning. Try reading a favorite book in the media/library in Traditions in Winter Haven, catching up on the news, doing daily meditation, or setting intentions.

They say that the early bird catches the worm, which is true. Especially if you’re a bird looking for a worm.

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