Early To Rise

Earlier this month I read a post from Money Saving Mom called the Early to Rise Challenge. She challenged her readers to rise early every day for the month of March. It was April and I missed the daily posts and encouragement, but I was inspired to rise earlier. I was further inspired by an e-book I read 4:00 A.M. A Productivity Argument. This little ebook really encouraged me to make that commitment to rise earlier at least Monday-Friday. I’ve always wanted to be an early riser. I like my quiet time and the ability to get things done before my children get up and my chaos starts. I decided that I would wake up at 5:00 AM. It was madness to consider 4:00 AM.
Today was my second week of waking up at 5:00 AM. It actually hasn’t been that difficult. I think it has to do with the fact that I have a purpose. I am not getting up and just “hanging out”. I have a list:

1. Quiet time- I spend the first 45-1hour with God reading his word, praying, and meditating.

2. Blogging- I spend the next 45 minutes or so writing, thinking, and planning.

3. Computer fun- yes that’s facebook, emails etc

I really wish I would have done this before. On Thursday Money Saving Mom had a new post called Help! I want to get up early but I don’t have any motivation. I would encourage you to read it too if you are wanting to Rise to the Challange and Rise Early.

Ligia