Changing Your Circadian Rhythm
One can establish a productive daily schedule by:
- Establishing a sleep schedule, where you wake up (and go to bed) at the same time, and do not hit the snooze button.
- Giving your new schedule some time to sink in, and not giving up.
- Paying attention to your energy levels, which are unique to you, and shifting your activities accordingly.
Our busy schedules often throw the natural cycles of our body off-track. If we go against nature, here are bound to be health implications. Some people perform better in the early hours of the day, while others are at their peak in the evening.
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