It is one of my last essays here, because I will do my TOEFL exam 28th of August. I wish to cross my magic target score.
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s
work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
choice.
Both staying up late and getting up early can have benefits from one’s perspective. However, personally I prefer to wake up early and indulge in the activities as early as possible. Getting up early has various advantages such as enjoying the sunrise, having a good breakfast, doing sports, and avoiding rush hours in traffic. Furthermore, by the time most people wake up we are done with various activities.
First, may be most importantly, waking up early allows me to do quality work in time when there is no noise and when I can seriously concentrate on my works and my studies. Since my wife and my kid still sleep tight in early hours, I have opportunity to concentrate on my jobs without any disturbance. This time is especially useful when I need to solve some kinds of difficult tasks, such as mathematics or computing.
Second, if I do not need to rush in work I can enjoy a good breakfast. Because I woke up early I can have a nice tea and a breakfast without any rush. This way, I can start my works energetically.
Third, the additional time that I win by waking up early allows me to do any kinds of sports. For example, I usually run to the nearby lake and enjoy the sunrise while I am swimming in the lake. This activity is especially relaxing during summer time when the temperature of the lake hovers around 25 Celsius. This time helps me to do a little meditation and to sort out my problems.
Finally, but not least importantly, commuting can be not so stressful if I avoid rush hours. When I drive early to my workplace I avoid traffic jams and I can reach my workplace in a relatively short period of time.
However, I need to note that getting up every day too early can cause stress and fatigue in our bodies. Therefore, I believe it is advisable to allow our body to sleep long on some mornings. This way, we bring balance in our sleeping hours.
In conclusion, getting up early has lots of benefits and its benefits surely outweigh its disadvantages. Getting up early helps me to be a more productive and a better focused person.
TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between a research professor and a student