It’s popular to announce your goals. Maybe it helps you stick with it. So, here we go:
Goal: Wake up early and write.
Easier said than done. Most of my friends started going to the gym in the morning. I admire them, and realize the logic behind it. I tried it, and it’s just not for me.
But, writing, especially with a cup of coffee, I think I can handle.
The challenge is that I am just not a morning person.
One of the things I was most concerned about when I left 9-5 office life to become a teacher was the early start. Everyone said I would get used to it. I never did.
Leaving the house at 7:00 in the morning was terrible. It didn’t get better. In fact, it sucked the whole time. Of course, people also say you “forget” about the pain of childbirth. Doubtful on that one too.
Despite years of waking up early to go to work, despite having a baby- I still struggle in the morning. I’m not sure if it’s a nature or nurture thing. Is my internal alarm clock faulty, or am I a product of my childhood home?
Nobody in my family gets up early, unless there is a reason. This could be in part because my father worked late hours as a musician (weddings, not rock band) and my mom waited up for him – thus we were encouraged to sleep late, so they could too.
When we spend time with my family, my husband is amazed that he is consistently the first one up in the morning. On the other hand, I’m not sure how one can define 9:00 a.m. as “late.”
I am baffled that he can spring out of bed like a Disney character, go to the gym, pay the bills, do whatever it is morning people do – all in a good mood, sometimes without the help of any caffeine.
I thought it might rub off on me, but so far, I’m still pretty bitchy in the morning.
Perhaps the writing goal will help. Wish me luck!
Any suggestions on finding time to write? How about on becoming happier in the morning?
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I should try that as I never seem to have any time for writing. Once the kids are in bed, my husband wants to hang out with me. And it seems cold to tell him I really need to prioritize my computer…
I’m probably more like your husband – and rising early to go to the gym was totally doable back when I worked full time and didn’t have kids. But writing… Seems like I finally get into it and then everyone starts waking up and demanding attention. There is a reason that I was a better blogger when I had an office job and a lunch break!
Oh, lucky you for being a morning person. I’m not really an any time of day person anymore.
Yeah – that’s the thing, it has to be much earlier than my son gets up because otherwise I’m getting ready, making oatmeal…and then before you know it, he’s up!
And then, I can’t even go to the bathroom alone.
Amy
It’s funny how we take for granted some of the perks that come with an office job!
I know, I spend many nights camped out in front of the tv with my husband. Feels like the thing to do at the time, but then I often feel bad for being unproductive.
Amy
You can do it!!! (But you’re not talking EARLY early, right??! That would just be insane!)
Thank you!
I realize that my early is different than yours. But, no, certainly not dawn or anything!
Amy
Haha good luck! I HATE mornings…bleh.
Thank you. I hope to convince myself that I do not hate mornings
Amy
This is a great goal. I, too, struggle to find time to write. Maybe I will become inspired through your example, though one has to get up very early to beat the toddler set. Keep us posted on how it’s going!
Lis