I am up and atom 🪐 before 5 AM because:
- I love sunrises - I get to see the sunrise every day, adding beauty to my mornings.
- I enjoy peaceful, quiet time - The early hours provide a serene environment before the world wakes up.
- I get to start my day with meditation - Morning meditation or mindfulness sets a positive tone for the day.
- I get to exercise early - Working out before dawn boosts my energy and mood for the day ahead.
- It boosts my productivity - Early hours are usually the most productive, with fewer distractions.
- I have a plan my day - I planned my day before bed and I'm excited to get after it.
- I benefit from morning sunlight - Early sunlight helps regulate my circadian rhythm and boosts my mood.
- Morning coffee with Alfred - Nothing quite like a coffee and rip with Alfred at sunrise.
- I get to focus on personal development - Mornings are perfect for reading, learning, or working on a personal project.
- It builds mental clarity - The quiet of the morning provides clarity for problem-solving and creative thinking.
- It increases flow - Starting my day makes the day superfluid. 🌊
- It improves my sleep - Waking up early reinforces my sleep routine.
- It strengthens my self-discipline - Consistently waking up early builds my self-discipline and willpower.
- It promotes a better work-life balance - Finishing work earlier gives me more leisure time in the evening.
- It beats the traffic - Commuting early helps me avoid traffic and reduces travel time.
- It gives me time for reflection - The early morning hours are ideal for self-reflection or journaling.
- I connect with nature - Morning walks allow me to connect with nature, promoting relaxation and well-being.
- I accomplish more - Starting early gives me more hours to achieve my goals, leading to a sense of accomplishment.
- I work on my most important projects - Early mornings are perfect for dedicating time to side projects or hobbies.
- I feel a sense of achievement - Waking up early and using the time well gives me a strong sense of accomplishment.
- It's proactive - Being part of the 5 AM club puts me among the proactive and successful.
- I enjoy peaceful surroundings - The dog park and roads are peaceful at 5 AM.
- I avoid disturbances - I enjoy the quiet before others in the household wake up.
- I reinforce keystone habits - Early rising is a keystone habit that positively influences other behaviors.
- I avoid early interactions - I don’t have to deal with people for the first two hours of my day.
- I lift weights - Weights don't life themselves.
Embracing the early hours can make a significant difference in various aspects of life, from productivity to mental well-being.
Waking up early has never been my strong suit
In fact I suck at it
But it the time you wake up is the first thing you do every day.
What could be more important than that?
The 5 AM Keystone Habit concept revolves around the idea of waking up at 5 AM to establish a powerful, foundational habit that can positively impact the rest of your day and life.
This early wake-up time is considered a “keystone habit,” meaning it’s a habit that can trigger a cascade of other positive behaviors and routines.
By waking up early, you gain extra time for activities that enhance your well-being, such as exercise, meditation, planning, or personal development.
The idea is that starting your day with intentional, productive activities sets a positive tone, helping you build momentum and discipline that carries into other areas of your life, ultimately leading to greater overall success and fulfillment.
What’s great about being up at 5am?
Wake Up Strategy
- plan day before bed
- visualize inverted before bed
- inversion table before bed
- sleep inverted
- weigh in
- shower
- coffee
- walk
- incantations
- jog with dog