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The work and school are starting which means we will have to get up earlier than usual. Although, sleeping is nice, getting up earlier has tons of advantages such as more time for work, more productivity, and you will feel more energetic and motivated throughout the day as well.

So how to become a morning person? You think it's very hard because it's a huge change in your lifestyle. But it is not. I will write 3 effective tips from my experience that will help you become a morning person and a person who loves a morning. (yes, you should love every morning!)

#1 Plan it as interesting and inspiring morning

Imagine that amazing adventures, the interesting day is waiting you out in the next morning which you wouldn't want to miss! Plan your mouth-watering breakfast to eat, plan your kick-ass outfit to wear, and plan every fascinating to-do's you will check off during that day that you can't wait to do all of the things. This tip is supposed to let you know why you should get up early, why you should see the sun-rising and start your day. Always remember you have something to look forward to.

Pro tip: you can set some energetic playlist that makes you want to dance help you motivate to get stuff done.

#2 Avoid any distractions

If you really want to get up early in the morning, you should definitely avoid screens before 30 minutes of sleep. Don't use a tablet, laptop, phone in the bed. It makes it hard to sleep and causes bad effect on your brain if you sleep with your phone beside you. On the other hand, build relaxing, calming environment, or have a routine that relaxes you to sleep. For example, drinking hot chocolate, having a bath, lighting candles or whatever you like. I personally like lighting scented candles, the scent makes me feel good.

#3 Make it a habit

So, you woke up early today. And who knows, maybe you'll hit the snooze and continue your night owl life tomorrow. So make sure you wake up early for 24 days (according to studies, it takes 24 days to make something habit), and also make sure that you love waking up early. If you love every morning, it won't be a problem to wake up!

Pro tip: Drink a glass of water right after you wake up. It will refreshen you instantly.

Until next time,
Eny.

Last month, I accidentally found this amazing book from the nearby bookstore. To be honest, I knew this book before I bought (I've heard from people that it's very inspirational book), So I couldn't just leave "the magic" on the bookshelf like that.
Aside from the people's recommendation, the book itself attracted me like a magic. The cover, the color, and mostly, the word "creative". I always wanted to live a creative life as a teen and wondered how people do this, so I thought this book could be my personal coach. (it was!)

Oh, and I must say this is not a book review. This article contains "Big Magic" important lessons seen through my eyes. Each of my ideas will include my favorite quotes from the book.

1. Never waste time thinking small, and always believe that you have valuable treasures hidden within you.

"And you have hidden treasures hidden within you - extraordinary treasures - and so do I, and so does everyone us. And bringing those treasures to light takes work and faith and focus and courage and hours of devotion, and the clock is ticking, and the world is spinning, and we simply do not have time to think so small."

2. Be creative, because it matters. Make things, because you like it. 

"You want to write a book? make a song? direct a movie? Decorate pottery? Learn a dance? Explore a new land? You want to draw penis on your wall? Do it. Who cares? It's your birthright as a human being, so do it with a cheerful heart. Let inspiration lead you wherever it wants to lead you. Keep in mind that for most of history people just made things, and they didn't make such a big freaking deal out of it."

3. Love the inspiration and want it enough to do anything for it.

"People don't do this kind of thing because they have all kinds of extra time and energy for it, they do this kind of thing because their creativity matters to them enough that they are willing to make all kinds of extra sacrifices for it."

4. Don't force your inspiration to earn money for you. 

"There's no dishonor in having a job. what is dishonorable is scaring away your creativity by demanding that it pay for your existence. This is why, whenever anyone telss they're quitting their day job in order to write a noel, my palms get a little sweaty. "

5. You don't have to be ready to begin. You have to begin before you're ready. Just do it anyway. Bruh. 

"I have never created anything in my life that did not make me feel, at some point or another, like I was the guy who just walked into a fancy ball wearing a homemade lobster costume. But you must stubbornly walk into that room, regardless, and you must hold your head high. You made it, you get to put out there. Never apologize for it, never explain it anyway, never be ashamed of it. You did your best with that you knew, and you worked with what you had, in the time that you are given. "

So those are the 5 inspiring lessons I learned from "Big Magic". Oh, and this book, magically inspired me to start this blog too. You can buy it here.

What do you think what is your hidden treasure?

Lots of love,
eny<3