From Night Owl to Early Bird: How Morning Exercise Transformed My Life

In the past, my anxiety would creep up during the workday and before I could stop myself I was dwelling in a miserable mood I struggled to snap out of. That same awful feeling made it difficult to drag myself to the gym at the end of the day, and the guilt of skipping made it that much worse. In my new schedule, waking up early and starting off the day with a sense of accomplishment (read: exercise!) boosts my overall happiness and makes it easier to get through an entire day without an afternoon mood swing. Elle Woods definitely knew something I didn't about endorphins.