Waking up early is the ultimate “life hack” (SRS)

[GuineaDago585]

This morning I woke up at 6am, something I NEVER do on Saturdays. It normally rare for me to leave the house before noon on weekends. But I felt compelled to get an early start today and let me tell you…

This feels incredible.

Zero traffic
Birds chirping
Sunny but not hot, with a cool breeze (perfect weather)
Energy levels through the roof
Boomers out jogging
No homeless people on the off-ramps
Stores and coffee shops are open but mostly dead
Everyone seems friendlier

I already knocked out all my weekend errands and it’s barely 8am. Now the rest of my day is free to hit the gym and just relax.

Why the fook haven’t I been doing this for years?

[nothingshocking]

next step is to start lifting before work

[V0M1T]

Why the fook haven’t I been doing this for years?

probably cuz b4 you used to have friends and stay out late on the weekends

now you are an old pathetic man in bed by 9-10pm on a friday

SAD!

[latverian41]

This morning I woke up at 6am, something I NEVER do on Saturdays. It normally rare for me to leave the house before noon on weekends. But I felt compelled to get an early start today and let me tell you…

This feels incredible.

Zero traffic
Birds chirping
Sunny but not hot, with a cool breeze (perfect weather)
Energy levels through the roof
Boomers out jogging
No homeless people on the off-ramps
Stores and coffee shops are open but mostly dead
Everyone seems friendlier

I already knocked out all my weekend errands and it’s barely 8am. Now the rest of my day is free to hit the gym and just relax.

Why the fook haven’t I been doing this for years?

Hit the golf course ar that time. You will experience real peace and tranquility

[pyrogen]

tfw forced to get up early because of insomnia

[plebmaximus]

and then you'll be in bed by 9:00pm


nothxjeff

[chalup]

Ive been getting up at 6am consistently for years now, get a early workout in and then I do night shift for work. A lot of days Ill take a power nap at like 1-130. And the past couple of weeks Ive been getting up at 530 and taking cold showers. The amount I get done compared to when I got up at 930-10 is insane.

[ScrillaIsBake]

If by early you mean 8am than yeah I agree

[Silence2]

No thx

I got up at noon today.

[friesbruh]

yup. i never set an alarm for earlier than 530am but every now n then i wake up before then n its fukkn GOAT.

[ProteinEnough]

This morning I woke up at 6am, something I NEVER do on Saturdays. It normally rare for me to leave the house before noon on weekends. But I felt compelled to get an early start today and let me tell you…

This feels incredible.

Zero traffic
Birds chirping
Sunny but not hot, with a cool breeze (perfect weather)
Energy levels through the roof
Boomers out jogging
No homeless people on the off-ramps
Stores and coffee shops are open but mostly dead
Everyone seems friendlier

I already knocked out all my weekend errands and it’s barely 8am. Now the rest of my day is free to hit the gym and just relax.

Why the fook haven’t I been doing this for years?

You're supposed to keep this on the downlow. If everyone knows this then it's over.

[GuineaDago585]

next step is to start lifting before work

That’s a goal of mine srs. I think it’ll make being an officel more tolerable.

probably cuz b4 you used to have friends and stay out late on the weekends

now you are an old pathetic man in bed by 9-10pm on a friday

SAD!

I did some of that but never was a huge partier. That going out chit is played out. I prefer being home at night.

Feels good man.

Hit the golf course ar that time. You will experience real peace and tranquility

Never played golf before. My grandpa was a huge player and a 4x senior champ at his club, so I’ve been on the course, but always been too embarrassed to swing in front of people lol. Plus I don’t think they let povertycels like me through the gates semi-srs lmao. Maybe someday.

tfw forced to get up early because of insomnia

Das not it mane sorry to hear. Being groggy is the worst. Melatonin?

and then you'll be in bed by 9:00pm


nothxjeff

Fell asleep around 10:30p last night. Not much difference from my weekday schedule.

Biggest downside is I like watching boxing/UFC fights and the main events never fkin start until midnight. I’ve fallen asleep watching many times.

Ive been getting up at 6am consistently for years now, get a early workout in and then I do night shift for work. A lot of days Ill take a power nap at like 1-130. And the past couple of weeks Ive been getting up at 530 and taking cold showers. The amount I get done compared to when I got up at 930-10 is insane.

Mirin’ hard!! There’s a certain amount of tranquility in the early morning hours. More focused energy to be productive. Not gonna lie, it was tough to force myself up, but once I took a shower and headed out I felt immensely better. No doom scrolling for hours in bed either.

If by early you mean 8am than yeah I agree

A little earlier. At least before sunrise.

No thx

I got up at noon today.

It’s only 9:12 am tho. Mind = blown. You’re British?

yup. i never set an alarm for earlier than 530am but every now n then i wake up before then n its fukkn GOAT.

Based AF mane.

You're supposed to keep this on the downlow. If everyone knows this then it's over.

Damn that’s a good point my bad lol.

[THE-BEEF]

A few weeks ago I was on call overnight Friday into Saturday. Got called in. 3am Saturday morning got out at 6am and it was awesome. There was nobody out so I went grocery shopping, washed my truck, and went and got some chick fil a breakfast. I got everything I needed to get done before 0730. Things are so much easier when you done have to deal with other people.

[Bodhy]

I would tend to agree, but it's difficult to do consistently if you're not already up early for work. Cardio first thing in the morning, or a weights workout, is the perfect start to a day. Gets you energised and feeling good for the day ahead.

Plus, when you rise with the sun, you have literally the entire day ahead of you. So you are bound to be more productive when you have the entire day to pursue goals.


I would like to get into this schedule regardless of whether or not I'm working. Wake up 5.30-6, exercise out of the way and done for day, breakfast and prep meals if I need, 7-8am watch some TV and read, 9-5 work or some other pursuit beneficial to oneself, after 6pm leisure activities and hobbies, or more TV and reading, into bed by sat 10.30 - 11pm.

[snowergrower]

It's great, 5 am crew checking in.

[Condo41]

Saturday, 6:39am crew

[monster0ultra]

next step is to start lifting before work

I always talk about how I think that's a terrible idea. Cardio in the morning sure whatever, but with lifting, the science says you're up to 10% weaker when you're dehydrated.

Hydration takes time, you can't just drink some water and you're good 10 minutes later. I don't think there's nearly enough time to get hydrated in the morning.

[GuineaDago585]

This is the longest feeling day I’ve experienced in at least a solid 5 years, in a very good way. I feel like I’ve been awake for 2 days straight yet it’s not even 9pm. Almost reminds me of how slow time felt as a child. Feeling happy AF.

Here’s to continuing the early rise routine brahs!

[jonmcd46]

I always talk about how I think that's a terrible idea. Cardio in the morning sure whatever, but with lifting, the science says you're up to 10% weaker when you're dehydrated.

Hydration takes time, you can't just drink some water and you're good 10 minutes later. I don't think there's nearly enough time to get hydrated in the morning.

bro stfu, you have no gains, the broscience 10% is the least of your worries...