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Breaking Down the 5am Club [Part 1]
Happy Sunday!
I’m going to be honest - this is my first newsletter. There will be changes along the way as I continue to refine. I’ll be really grateful for your support (aka subscription 😁) and any feedback please so I can continue to improve this for you.
This month, we are going to look into the 5AM Club by Robin Sharma. Without making this into a book club, I’ll breakdown the methods discussed, which will hopefully create a positive impact to your personal development.
MARCH FOCUS
The 5am Club
Book: 5AM Club
As per the title, it is all about rising early and dedicating the first hour of the day for your personal self growth. But, do you really have to wake up at 5am to get the benefits?
I have been waking up between 6 - 6:30am when I read this book, and I thought, I’ll give it a go. I did adjust it to work for me - waking up at 5:15am instead.
Why 5am?
The Power of 5AM: The quietness of the early morning is the ideal time for self-reflection, growth, and planning. While the world is asleep, distractions are minimal, and your mental clarity is at its peak. Owning this one hour sets a positive and productive tone for the rest of the day.
If you’re keen to read the summary, head on to Blinkist
DEEP DIVE
Waking up at 5am
There are 3 parts to making this work: | 1. Waking up early, at 5am |
☀️ 5am… really?? - Part 1
Yes, really. Or wake up at a time that is quiet for you where you have no distractions. At. All. You may have kids, or other responsibilities that you have to get to when you wake up.. or even scrolling on your phone (yeap.. that’s me).
Let’s put it this way - if you want to develop yourself, make a change for the better, 1 hour of uninterrupted time is the minimum you should carve out.. for yourself.
Do it gradually. If your wake up time is usually at 7am, it would be a HUGE struggle to get up at 5am. I adjusted mine to be 5:15am. Can you get up 30 minutes earlier?
Set your alarm. Well, this is must. Set your alarm to at least 3 - 5 different times to help you get up. I have 5:15, 5:20 and 5:30am on my phone. Do NOT snooze that alarm.
Start stretching. At the first alarm ringing, switch it off and start stretching. Hands over head, point your toes down towards the end of your bed and give yourself a big stretch. And no… please don’t curl up as tempting as it is. After your stretch, open your eyes, get a big gulp (or a few gulps) of water in you. I tend to have my water bottle next to me. If you don’t have one, you should give it a try
… and let’s start your day! 😊☀️
As easy as that sounds, I know it’s hard.. been there and jeezzz it is NOT easy. Especially when I started in December, right smack in winter. Hopefully with spring on the way and the sun is rising earlier, this would be easier for you.
Give it a go this week.
😎 Next email on Sunday: Breaking down the 20-20-20 method.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Impactful Words
Things I hear or read in the week |
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You got to start the day with positivity. Then you got your mind, and day all set up.