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2. Exercise In The Evening

That said, if you're one of those people that simply can't reason with yourself in the morning, possibly because you have trouble getting to sleep at night (I know I am), then getting up all early is probably going to neither help nor happen - which has the net effect of absolutely nothing.

Although jumping about in a late night aerobics class probably isn't the best way to get yourself all ready for snoozy bedtime, some moderate to intense exercise, or perhaps a yoga session, in the late afternoon/early evening could tire you out enough help you catch those Zs, meaning that you’re ready to spring out of bed and face the world the next morning.

Research shows that the endorphin rush from 20 minutes of exercise is what is required to relax you. So, just like exercising in the morning acts as a buffer between sleep and work, exercising in the evening acts like a buffer between work and sleep.

Working out the stress of the day will stop you lying awake worrying about all the things you have to do tomorrow and will let you sleep well enough to actually get them done the next day!