How Waking Up at 5 A.M. Transformed My Health and Strengthened My Relationship

Joining the ‘5 a.m. Club’ may seem like an extreme measure for some, adopted only by productivity enthusiasts. However, this was the case for me as well, until I took the plunge myself.

Kourtney Kardashian, in an interview with Kris Jenner, the dynamo behind reality TV’s most popular clan, revealed her schedule, which also starts at 4:30 a.m. Jenner is up and buzzing with a cup of coffee by 5, checks her emails by 5:30, and manages to squeeze in an exercise session before her day officially begins. High-profile individuals such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Richard Branson also endorse this early-morning philosophy.

So, during a particularly low period, I decided to venture into this realm myself.

“Sometimes, in our quest to reset our lives, we end up making drastic changes. In my case, I have ended relationships, quit jobs, and even signed up for a half marathon hoping it would bring about the change I craved. While these tactics yielded mixed results, this time, I felt inspired by some of the most successful women in the world. All it took was reading ‘The 5 A.M. Club’ by Robin Sharma. The book’s tagline read, ‘Own your morning. Elevate your life.’ I was instantly intrigued.

Sharma’s concept is deceptively simple – upon waking up at 5 a.m., allocate 20 minutes each for exercise, reflection, and planning or studying, dubbed as “move/reflect/grow.” According to Sharma, this regimen is “a proven neuroscience-based practice” and has the potential to unearth talents, successes, and traits that may have lain dormant. With over 13,700 five-star Amazon reviews, there appears to be a global following for the ‘5 a.m. Club.’

Of course, the process of transitioning to an early riser was not without its hurdles. Waking up while it was still dark outside felt a little disconcerting, to say the least.

However, within ten minutes of rising, I found myself adapting to this new routine. A structured bedtime routine the previous night certainly made mornings easier. Small changes like keeping my skincare products and clothes in another room made my mornings smoother, allowing a quick getaway without disturbing my spouse’s sleep. The most essential thing I learned was never to press the snooze button on my alarm.

The ‘5 a.m. Club’ was a lifestyle change I never knew I needed, and it transformed everything from my personal well-being to my relationships.

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