I'm not a morning person, yet my favorite part of the day is right before the sun rises. Everything at this time is on the brink of waking up. Everything is still. The sun is almost on the horizon, ready to brighten the sky. I enjoy the quiet and peace. This is the time of day that I call "me time."
I use my "me time" to exercise, even if have a hard time getting myself out of bed! Early mornings are simply the best time for me to exercise.
Once I'm up and moving, though, I'm good to go. I usually exercise on my elliptical machine. I don't listen to music, and I don't watch TV. At this hour, I prefer the peace and quiet. All I hear are my thoughts and the elliptical wheels swishing as they rotate. I have time to pray, organize, or daydream.
I figure "me time;" is a one-time daily special, and I don't want to miss out. I'm learning that peaceful surroundings and a decent workout energize and wake me up more than sleeping an extra 50 minutes could do! 
Photo credit: benhodgson
Related Posts -
If you'd like to learn more about me, then read on, curious readers, read on! This was the week of the meme's. I was tagged by Weight Ladder to do a 6-word memoir. I had actually completed this meme in the past, but no worries. My "profound" words are still there for all to see. ;) JoLynn at The Fit Shack tagged me with a...... -
Five Yoga Principles Here is a look at the five most important principles of yoga. These five yoga principles are absolutely essential to the practice of this ancient art. If you want to get the most out of yoga then you need to understand that it is more than just for weight loss...... -
Understanding Yoga for Relaxation If you are looking for ways to help yourself relax, and reading a book simply isn't doing it, then you may want to consider the concept behind Yoga for Relaxation. The purpose behind the Yoga for Relaxation concept is to get mental peace following a number of yoga poses or...... - Back to Basics 101: Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercises Sometimes it's good to review exactly what goes on inside your body when you exercise. You might gain some insight on how to approach your workouts, and that will just give you an extra edge to becoming fitter! So, let's go back to the basics and review the differences between......
- Positive Affirmations I'm a singer. I think I can safely say that because I love to sing, I get asked to sing, and I even get paid to sing. Now, as to whether or not I am an outstanding singer is a matter of opinion. I believe I have ways to go......
Related Websites -
Which Exercise Type Fits Your Body Best? There are literally hundreds of different ways that you can get exercise, but not all of them are suited for you. Each one of us has different likes, dislikes and capabilities. The problem facing most people who try to adopt an exercise plan is choosing one that does not...... -
Triathlon Training 101 Given your background, do you know which triathlon training program is going to be ideal? Where does one even get started? We all come from vastly different injuries, backgrounds, genetics and so on and so forth, so there is no one size fits all solution to planning for a triathlon...... -
How to Rotate Inline Skate Wheels It is important for you to know why it is important for you to rotate the wheels on your skates, and it is also important for you to have an understanding of when you should do it. There are a number of different available approaches to take when it comes...... -
Formula 1 T-Shirts Sports Memorabilia -> Fan Apparel and Souvenirs -> Racing-Formula 1 One of the most popular types of sports merchandise is apparel, particularly hats and T-shirts. So it stands to reason that Formula 1 T-shirts and other merchandise that celebrates the most popular racing in the world are a hit with...... -
Why Do You Exercise? If you are finding it difficult to stay focused on your exercise plan, there may be a few problems. First, you may not be doing the exercise that is best suited to your natural inclinations and second, you may be exercising for the wrong reasons. When it comes to getting......
- Wheels Wheelbarrows, Carts & Wagons Garden Tools & Equipment Gardening & Plants Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living
- Extra Wide For Men Shoes Running Exercise & Fitness
- Sleeping Bags Sleeping Gear Camping & Hiking
- Quiet Pool Pumps Pool Parts & Maintenance Pools & Spas Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living Nursery
- Infant Sleeping Bags Sleeping Gear Camping & Hiking
Categories:
Announcements, Motivation
Tags:
4 comments ↓
I’d love to know what time you go to bed in order to get up so early in the morning. That’s my problem, I can’t seem to get to bed in time to get 7 hours of sleep so there’s no way I can get up early enough to exercise.
Michelle, I try to be in bed no later than 10 PM. If I stick to a range of 9-10 at night, every night (except for Saturday evenings), I do pretty well. Keeping the same routine is a great help.
Oh, I wish I was the type of person who only needed 4-5 hours of sleep a night! Alas, I need a good 7-8!
That’s a great way to frame it!
I tend to have my “me time” when quilting, which is great for the psyche but less so for the bod. I’ve been trying to work out while Micah’s teaching, too, and that can be nice. But sometimes I want to spend that me time in other ways…like watching tv shows he doesn’t like.
Thanks, Mrs. Micah.
I wish I enjoyed quilting (and sewing in general)!
‘Sigh,’ I’m just too impatient with it.
“Me Time” is your time to rest, rejuvenate, and enjoy. If that means quilting or watching a good ‘chick flick,’ so be it!
Leave a Comment