Pink Sunrises and Creamy Coffee by Molly

Pink Sunrises and Creamy Coffee by Molly - January 2019 Scholarship Essay

There are few things in this world as beautiful as a colorful sunrise with a hot cup of coffee. Waking up early not only gives you energy to begin your day but there are far fewer distractions in the early hours as everyone else is asleep.
I choose to be a morning person because most of life’s beautiful events happen in the early hours. The sun rises, the birds are chirping, and there is a sense of satisfaction knowing you have an early start to the day without many distractions. If I get up early and do the tasks I have to get done, I will have more free time later in the day. Whereas if I stayed up into the late night I would be wasting my time and throwing off my natural sleep schedule.
My morning begins with a run or workout followed by class, or studying. I am most productive in the morning because I am well rested to begin my day and I am surrounded by peace and no distractions so I am able to accomplish what I need to do. By accomplishing my tasks early in the morning I am ahead of the world before my peers even wake up. In addition to being ahead, the sun peaking through a mountain while you are on a morning run is the most satisfying thing one can experience.
I also choose to be a morning person because whenever I wake up in the morning I always have a smile on my face, no matter how tired I am. I wake up rested and energized to get my day going, whereas at night I would be tired and groggy from a hard day of sports and school.
It is scientifically proven that students that arise in the early hours have better grades, and have a higher level of cognition. I choose to do my studying in the early morning when my brain is refreshed and I typically retain more knowledge at this time.
Finally, in the morning I can set goals without the pressure to get them done before a certain time, I have the extra time from waking up to accomplish everything I set for myself.
On a sillier note, some cool benefits to wake up early might make all the difference when determining if you want to wake up early. One benefit, is there are no lines at the grocery store or gas stations. There is always enough time for a cup of coffee before work or school. There is definitely enough time to have a dance or singing party, one of the most crucial factors to having a positive day. Always time to play with your favorite dog! Finally, a smile goes a long way, your bright smile and cheerful attitude might just make someone’s entire day.