Waking up earlyhas never come naturally to me.
Ive packed inexercise, carved out time toread, and even fit in a few episodes of my currentNetflixbinge.
Some of these routines are pretty normal, whereas others seem like fodder for self-help books.
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All of them are impressive in some regardmostly because I cant imagine waking up before 7 A.M.every single day.
Wake-up time:3 A.M. on the dotusually I dont even need my alarm.
Wake-up time:4 A.M. On a good day it might be closer to 3:45!
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Bedtime:Between 10 and 10:30 P.M.
Job:Educator
Why she does it:Mornings are magical.
It just feels like it adds so many more hours to my day.
But by waking up early, Ive found a way to create the time Id been missing.
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One more thing: My morning routine starts at night.
Plus, its easier to just knock these things out first thing in the morning when its quiet.
Having this time in the morningwhen nothings rushedis incredibly calming.
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I still have to ensure I get to bed on time, and I set an alarm each time.
They always leave me feeling relaxed and ready to conquer whatever comes my way.
I make a run at keep both in tip-top shape before I head out the door each day!
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Bedtime:Depends on the day.
Job:Tour guide
Why she does it:I amsonot an evening person.
I definitely need a slow, thoughtful start to my day.
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Job:Cofounder and CEO of a company
Why she does it:Evenings are unproductive for me.
Wake-up time:Between 5 and 5:30 A.M.
Early rising isnt for everyone.
Wake-up time:Between 5 and 5:45 A.M.probably 5:30 on average.
Why and how she does it:I love early mornings so, so much.
Why she does it:I wake up with a smile on my face and joy in my heart.
Wake-up time:Between 5:30 and 6:30 A.M.regardless of whether or not its the weekend.
Bedtime:No later than 12 A.M.
Why she does it:My morning routine centers and grounds me.
It gives me a solid foundation and helps me handle any stressors that crop up during the day.
I get tired by 10 P.M., so I venture to get everything done efficiently during morning hours.
People often say things like, How are you so awake?
when they encounter me early in the morning.
I have to work hard to curtail my enthusiasm when Im around others early in the day!
But no worriesaround 4 P.M.
I usually get my comeuppance and hit a wall hard.
Job:Reporter
Why she does it:Im at my most productive in the morning.
Seriously, once 3 P.M. hits, Im useless.
Job:Public relations
Why she does it:I love going to the gym in the mornings.
Im always able to get my workout done without having to share a machine or space.
Wake-up time:6:30 A.M.basically, when the sun comes up.
