- Benjamin Franklin
As the day ends, our body's physiology does as well. Let's examine why. From the moment the alarm clock we can't seem to shut off fast enough activates till the anticipated time our heads hit a cool, welcoming pillow at night, our internal machines have been working hard. And like all vehicles that run on energy, our little workaholics produce waste as a byproduct. This filth, in such forms as carbon dioxide, nitrogen and harmful oxygen radicals, accumulate while our daily routine progresses, taxing our thinking and slowing our physiological gears down to a grind.
So to beat this waste traffic jam at the end of my days, I make myself go to bed early and wake up before the sun rises. This initially difficult but simple change has allowed me to save the bulk of my study time for the mornings and attack the books with a "fresh" mind. I find that making a habit of this, combined with running daily, to be incredibly empowering.
