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The first habit I’m going to form in 2010 is early rising. I don’t know about you, but the days when I do get up early (usually am forced to) I enjoy the day much more. Getting up in the wee hours always calms me down, even before the stresses of the day have a chance to set in. It really is the best way to start the day.

My problem is that I am a night owl by nature. I can be very productive when working late-night, but most of the time I’m just watching a movie, some TV, or playing video games. I have a philosophy of not doing homework after 11 PM, unless under extraordinary circumstances. I’d rather take a hit on a few points here and there than burn out completely.

Here’s my plan so far: I will be rising by no later than 9 AM on weekdays (I do have classes most days of the week at 9:25, so this will force me to, anyway), and 10 AM on the weekends. The weekends will be the hard part. I know what you non-college-aged Adults are thinking “9 AM isn’t even early!” I agree, but college has killed my standards of time. 9 AM is early for me. Getting up anytime before I have to usually feels early.

I’m going to try to find some incentive for getting up earlier, whether it be actually eating breakfast for a change, meditating, reading my bible or some other material, or even writing. It’s going to be hard for me, because no matter how determined I am the night before to get up early, I have the ability to rationalize anything when my alarm is going off. I’m going to need some accountability.

That’s where you come in.

Whether I know your or you have just happened on my site, I welcome your help! I’ll let you know when I excel and when I fail, and I want you to demand transparency. I’d appreciate any and all help from you guys.

Here’s to a new year, and new habits.