168. How To Be Awesome At Starting Your Day At 5am

<p>It’s both the most painful thing ever at times and also the most rewarding.  We are talking about waking up EARLY… well 5am to be exact.</p> <p> </p> <p>Countless studies show that we are our sharpest and most productive in the first few hours of the day and there’s also a lot of research supporting the thoughts that more sleep and waking up early leads to better health and an overall healthier lifestyle. </p> <p> </p> <p>But here’s the real reason.  You get TWO full hours to yourself before the world is awake and moving!  You likely aren’t distracted by texts and emails coming in or toddlers tugging at your legs.  It gives clarity and time to do things that are important to you each day.  So while it will be painful at times- I think once you try it out and see how great your days feeeeel- you’ll be addicted! </p> <p> </p> <p>We are talking about why waking up at 5am is AWESOME today! </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Here are some of the points Lindsay makes:</p> <p> </p> <p>-It’s about health and a healthy lifestyle… but honestly it’s also about personal time! </p> <p> </p> <p>-The master of this concept is Robin Sharma, author of The 5am Club Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life says… </p> <p>"5am is time of least distraction, highest human glory and greatest peace.”</p> <p> </p> <p>-The average person wakes up and let's the day take over. </p> <p> </p> <p>-Waking up at 5am allows you to have intention for your day. </p> <p> </p> <p>-If you want to be great, this is where to start.  </p> <p> </p> <p>-We have to start our days with intention </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>-Lindsay always talks about bandwidth. Our minds have a limited amount of “bandwidth.”</p> <p> </p> <p>--Our brain is best early in the morning. </p> <p> </p> <p>--Our brain chemistry is different early in the morning. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Here are some of the reasons Lindsay thinks waking up early will bring value to your life:</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li> Get more done </li> </ol> <p> </p> <ol start="2"> <li>Have more energy </li> </ol> <p> </p