How Waking Up at 5am for 30 Days Changed My Life
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2024
- @AtoZenLife challenged me to wake up at 5am for 30 days. I didn't think much would come out of it, but boy was I wrong....
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Hey Ariel, thanks again for doing this challenge with me -- your video is EPIC! 😍
Thank you both for the motivation. Even retired, I need to get up earlier. I will challenge myself for April to do this!
@@balicat2came on to say the same!! Retired and starting April 1st! We got this!
How fun to see both of your notifications at the same time! This woods be a great time for me to switch my alarm to five because I’ve had strange hours since time change… no problem with one more change! Thanks ladies! I’ll probably be going to bed at five tonight so I can get a head start! 😉
@@balicat2me too!
Perfect timing!!
Glad to see the collab! 😊
Wiping your tears with the cat 😂
This part cracked me up!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ I so loved that one 😅
that was awesome!
In the summer I wake at 5 so I can go out and garden before it gets hot. I will garden for a couple hours, then go in and get ready for work. It is a great way to start my day and there is no guilt about totally relaxing after work.
‘All of humanity’s problems stem from our inability to sit quietly in a room alone’ - Blaise Pascal
And from selfishness.
That’s the one thing that has annoyed me about the people who claim to wake up really early - they always seem to fail to mention anything about what time they have to go to bed to make up for that 5am wake up time and it seems like such an important detail! Thank you for actually talking about that!! ❤
The key thing to remember is that most people need 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night, so plan to go to bed at whatever time will fit accordingly to get that amount of sleep by the time you want to wake up.
Eat when you're actually hungry, sleep when you're tired. The trick is recognizing when it's need vs a want, vs habit and boredom. I have never needed more than 3 or 4 hrs sleep and I wake up early and without an alarm clock. That's me, but it might be you too.
Right!!!
3-4h? Damn, you are lucky. I need 9 hours :(
Oh lol. I don't even get home until 7:30. These would be a terrible plan for me.
The best advice I have heard about mornings is wake up when you need to. There is no magic number, but don’t hit snooze ten times. I work very late and there is no possibility I can get up at 5am and face down an 18 hour day. That would change my life for the worse. And I can’t out-awake my extremely early rising husband and son, so that quiet morning time doesn’t exist in my home. But it does exist at night when I get home from work. I’m glad you carved out time for yourself to start your day right. I think that’s the goal, not the specific time. Take time for yourself, get up when you need to get up, and try to start your day as peacefully as you can.
True!!!(:
You can maybe? Maybe I hope you can stay in your bedroom or wherever you wake up or go somewhere to still get alone time right when you wake up for hopefully some minutes or half an hour.
As an evening worker, I feel you and approve of this message. 😂
It was the best decision I have ever made! I always get home super tired from work, so I decided to wake up at 5 to do the chores, have time to sit and have a nice breakfast and make dinner. I work 12 hours a day, so when I get home, I can relax eat dinner with my husband and my dogs and cats. I love it!
Rocking in fetal position! Wiping tears with the cat! 😂 Seriously, you are so relatable!
What's funny is I'm sitting on my couch with coffee groggy from just waking up watching this video like you watched Gilmore girls. 😅
Same 😅
I love your humor. I like when I get up early but I also like staying up late. Late usually wins.
Aw the kitty air biscuits when cuddling you in bed was adorable 😻x
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Your baby is ADORABLE! That hair-do! 😂
I watch my grandchildren and I’m up everyday at 5 so that I can get what I need done before they get here. Makes for a great day with my babies..❤
I found that I functioned so much better as a human being to get up at least an hour before my kids did when they were babies. I typically get up 4 or 5 in the morning and always have. I work out in the mornings, read my devotionals, etc. I get so much done in the morning.
I know so many people prefer to go to bed w a super clean home (dishes and all).
I go to bed early though. And I’m a morning person anyway so I’d rather get up and wash remaining dishes than stay up late washing them.
At night, my thoughts as I do dishes is “no one appreciates me or they wouldn’t leave this for me to do” but in the morning, these thoughts go thru my mind, “oh my sweet husband did this small thing last night to help me” “oh my youngest packed her lunch last night, I want to put a love note inside to surprise her!”
Having quiet time in the morning before the rush of the day is absolutely key to a joyful and productive day
Me too! A couple of years ago I was getting up at 6 AM. But one Autumn when we moved our clocks back one hour, I popped awake at 5 AM for several mornings since that was the old 6 AM, and I loved my extra hour of "me time, so I set my alarm for 5 AM from then on. Thanks for the cute video, Ariel. ❤
Great video. Since my dad passed away I haven't been motivated. I used to read the Bible and pray with him. He needed care daily so i made sure we did that. Now I get up just in time for work or whatever i have planned. I'm going to try this even though i too dread it. Lol
You got this ❤
Reading my Bible before my kids wake up is the only quiet i have haha
I did that for years and I felt miserable every day. I do have that time to do all those morning things, but I do them after 10pm. I've also read that it's pretty normal for autistic people, like myself, to have a different circadian rhythm than neurotypical people. I usually have a hard time concentrating any time before noon and get most of my good thinking and work done in the late evening to early morning (as in 1-2am... sometimes 3am).
I had to get up early when I had small kids, but those days are over. I get plenty of quiet time now, I just get it in the evening.
We all have to honor our circadian rhythms and work schedules. I’m a nightbird who works late. I get my quiet time after dark, not before it. It’s not about any magic number, it’s about taking time for yourself and caring for yourself, whatever time of day is best for that.
I hear you. I have an autistic son who is a blessing. He has trouble sleeping usually 1 or 2 days a week, so it is not easy to have a regular sleep schedule. We just get it when we can.☺️ He's a joy! He loves life everyday. God bless you.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Same! Over a year ago I started getting up at 5:30. I work and have grown kids, so prior it was 6:30 on weekdays-just enough time to eat, get dressed and get out the door, and sleeping in on days off. That's how I treated myself, by sleeping in. But now it is 5:30 work or day off. I enjoy my coffee and spend at least an hour in Bible study. Life changing 100%
I got up early for work for years. Now I’m retired I love waking up naturally. My sleep cycle changes with the seasons, waking naturally makes me feel so much better.
I’m so excited about this!! I’m retired, usually get up by 6am but don’t get the best sleep at night, so no useful routine. Dragging for the first couple hours, drinking coffee, watching TV, CZcams very little Bible reading. April 1st starting and will challenge by sister to the same! 😬😆
After watching your video, i went over to watch Marissa of A to Zen Life. Love both of your conclusions! This has challenged me to start getting up earlier with intention. Retired and widowed, so there hasn't been anyone here to keep me accountable for my day. You and Marissa have helped to change my outlook, thanks! As always, I love the humor you put into your videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm a night person. When we got a puppy I promised him I would get up at 7 to feed him. (Puppies wake up VERY early.) I've been doing it for a few years, thanks to the cat who sleeps on my bed and yowls at me once 7:15 rolls around. Problem is I keep staying up too late. Crazy, I know! I will re-double my efforts to be in bed at 11 pm. We NEED appropriate sleep! Thank you, Ariel!
I LOVE that you found time to read the Bible and have enjoyed it so much!
I'm happy this worked for you. I honestly cannot handle waking up early it makes me physically ill, to the point of hospitalization. My body hates it, no matter how early I go to sleep. All of the benefits you listed are things that are also easily done late at night after everyone else goes to bed, so that's the magic hour for me.
And that's okay! We all have different needs and circadian rhythms! Gotta do whats best for your body :)
When my kids were small, I did this and it makes a huge difference. I felt it helped me be a better mom to get up and have some me time before they woke up. I never managed to go to bed early enough. Instead I perfected the after lunch power nap & that did the trick. I could manage the schedule long term that way. 😊
The cat rub! 😂
Giggled so much when you wiped your tears on the cat 🐱
I've tried so many times to be a morning person and i just can't do it. Now that I'm retired, I don't have to so I just go with my body clock. I find night times to be the best time for reading and meditation. Sometimes I'm a little envious of morning people, but I decided not to fight my nature anymore. 🤷♀️
I agree it shouldn’t be a specific time. I think the important thing is intention, having time in your day for quiet, and getting enough sleep. I love Awkward Mom’s video and glad it worked for her.
I've been getting up and exercising at 5am since my youngest was 10 months old, he's now 18, my morning routine is the thing that has kept and still keeps me sane over the years, great video 😊
Good for you, Ariel. I have always been an early riser (with the exception of some teen years) and I LOVE it. The cat tissue to dry your tears had me rolling. Hahahahaha!🤣
"Cat tissue"! I loved that bit, too!
You talk in a way that makes sense to my brain!! I've always dug in my heels about waking up early or routines. This gives me a lot to think about. Thank you!
I used to have a morning airport shift and it was awesome. Enough sleep (going to bed at a single digit hour) and synchronizing with the sun does a lot of good for you. try it fellow humans. the isolation from other people by itself is worth it
So glad you’re spending time with God each morning Ariel.
That’s so important 👍💕
You made this video at the perfect time! Thank you! I just finished reading this book last week and attempted to wake up at 6 on friday and fell asleep on my couch during silence time until my kids woke up. I was feeling really discouraged after that but your video makes me excited to try again for my miracle morning tomorrow! I really hope that I can stick to the 30 days because I really want to be the best version of myself for my family.
That's so cool!!! Yes, get to bed earlier, you'll be much less tired!
I’m looking for the book now! ❤
Great video! But those kitty cat snuggles at 9:53 were a highlight 😭😂 so cute
I love your natural charm and humor.
You are the best! Your baby's hair is the best!
Thank you for making me laugh 🤣 I haven’t slept for two nights cause my baby is sick, loved this!
Alright, you've convinced me! Challenge accepted 😊
Uh, when are we starting?
Wow! You're made of stronger stuff than I am. Your daughter is getting so big! And she's so cute!! Alas, my biggest takeaway from this was that I MUST try dunking my ice cream bar in my coffee sometime, but it makes me happy to see you practicing good self-care. 💕💕
Yes you must!!!!! But coffee ice cream works well too 😜
Nothing like a weekend Ariel video! 🥰🌹❤️
You snuggling with the kitty is sooooo cute!!
I REALLY needed this! Thank you!
Todd got up at 5 for nearly 30 years. He really valued that time. Now that he is retired, he matches my 7. I think you are making such great choices for yourself and your family. Intention is a life changer.
My goal is 7am. I’m a late sleeper according to most people. I get up at 9:30am. But my husband works 7p-7a Monday through Thursday. So the weekend he’s on a later schedule. We get our stuff done and usually settle down for a movie around 9-9:30pm. Bed between midnight to 1:00am. Sometimes I wake up earlier and can’t go back to sleep so I just get up. I’m a empty nester so it doesn’t really matter what time I get up, but when my granddaughters stay or I go on vacation with family, they’re in bed 9-10 pm and up with the sun.
@@cathyann6835 Maybe switch the movie to a book so you could sleep earlier? I really can’t get up early if I don’t go to bed really too.
@@wendyduncan9084 well, my husband works night shift 7p-7a. So on his off days we spend time together in the evenings. Which is late compared to people who get up at 5am. We rarely go to bed before midnight. If I read a book and went to bed early just to get up at 5am, we wouldn’t have that time together. It doesn’t really bother me, except for when my granddaughters stay, who are age 7 and under, and they get me up as soon as the sun comes out. They only stay overnight once or twice a month. The other times are on family vacations with my mom and siblings. They all work day shift, some get up as early as 3am and go to bed at 6-7p. So for now, I’ll have to wait until retirement to make the switch. I’m around my husband more than the others. Priority.
Also on his off days, he may work the night before and get to bed at 8am.
I LOVE it that you and Marissa did this. THANK YOU! :)
Thank you for making this video! I mean, thank you for everything you do, really. I’ve been feeling convicted today to stop consuming SO MUCH information online. I’ve felt so close to a breaking point, so frustrated at how little time I get to myself and how much there is to do all the time. I think waking up early like this may be an answer for me and this video feels like such a wonderful nudge in the right direction! ❤️
I feel everything you're saying and I'm so happy that this resonated with you ❤️ I hope waking up early gives you that extra kick you need like it did for me!!
You're the best! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for this. So timely and helpful while being humorous too. ❤🎉
This came at the perfect time! Thank you!
I am rolling here !!! You are hilarious girl, loved the table dance, 😂😂😂.
I loved this video so much! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration! Last summer/fall I used to get up much earlier, but with the shorter, colder days of winter, and then the spring forward time change, I have been super out of my routine and have been waking up so much later on average. Which then pushes my whole day back and makes my days feel less productive overall. Thanks for the motivation to get back to my early morning routine/habit! 🙌🏼🩷💃🏼
What a match you two! Thank you for the valuable input! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
You’re so funny AND talented AND amazing. Proud of you
Thank you for this video. I look forward to trying this challenge.
I'm an early bird, and love my quiet mornings! So glad you've discovered the joy in them!
The peace brought to us at 5 am is incredible! Its been hard for me to do it nowadays cause ive been sleeping in however, getting ready to start again! Loved ur channel! Ur so funny lol
Great job! I will have to give it a try starting tomorrow morning. I will also watch her next. Thank you for the tips and laughs! Your cat is too cute! Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend! Love and hugs, Eileen, Silicon Valley Mom 😍🐣🐥🐇🥚
Thank you so much for sharing exactly what you went through.
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It's very inspiring.
I'll give it a try.
Cat wiping tears was THE BEST! I LOVE YOUR COMEDIC TALENT! (Sorry not gonna give up watching YOU in morning) LOL
One of your best videos yet! Fantastic. 🎉
You ARE a bit awkward... 😂 And funny. And an inspiration. Thank you!
You are so genuine and sooooo funny! I'm definitely inspired by your videos!
Love this collab! I follow both of you on YT, so this was fun to see :)
I love your video! I just watched Marissa's video 5 minutes before yours! I have been getting up at $ AM for over 25 years- i love the quiet and time for reflection!
I have heard this for years and didn't start doing it until I HAD to for my job. And the difference is astounding. Thank you for reminding me to stay on it even though we are on Spring Break and I wasn't really doing it the month leading up to break either.
I am such a fan! You totally inspire me and motivate. What a calling you have! Working on me with your help..Thank you so much.
Thank you for another Great motivation 😊🎉 I'm starting tomorow!
Your videos are such a vibe, I'm obsessed with them. I've struggled with the early wake-ups for a long time, but I might try this is two weeks is how long it takes to adapt!
You are so funny!!!! God bless sis!
I'm glad you are able to enjoy this. I have teens that I have to pick up from work and other things happening. Going to bed early isn't an option. I also have health issues that make my body unable to function for over an hour in the mornings and it takes three hours before I can do physical work. My problem with the miracle morning is that it doesn't allow for individual needs. There are many people that need to exercise at the end of the day but Hal doesn't recognize this. It's so important we find what works for US.
This is really true. Anything prescriptive isn't going to fit everyone. I think the message should be about helping you find where in your day all these things can happen, in a way that suits you.
@@claremiller9979 yes, I do appreciate what I got from the miracle morning book. Making time for each of those things in my day is powerful (when I do them) but they won't likely be in the morning for me 😊.
I love that Ariel (sp?) is able to get time for herself. That's sooo important. At this stage, mornings are working for her. That's cool. Another stage may require her to make a change and that's cool too. Another person in a similar situation may not be able to do morning and that's cool too.
I'm so glad you shared this! I'm going to try this. I LOVE your channel! 💖🌹🙏🥰
Thank you for this video; I watch them for quite a while . Especially that you are honest and name the difficulty and things that come into the way. I am in a different age , but I realized that I have to change my life so I can enjoy it again. I will try if those early risings help me coming round again. At least I have to prepare for the next 30 years or more. I wish thriving Life to you, your family and everybody watching the video!!!
There is hope. My favorite video thus far. You’re funny too!!!:) Thank you!!!!!!!
Thanks for your insight. I always enjoy your videos. I've been a 5 am'er since the 90's. Gave me time to ruminate, exercise and prepare a breakfast before leaving for work. I retired two years ago and tried to allow myself to sleep in. Once in a while I can, but I feel hung over the rest of the day. Getting up at 5 am does require me to be in bed by 9:30 or 10, but at this age, not much is going on at that time of night anymore.
Wow! Ariel! I'm going to have to try this again, intentionally. Thanks!
I love that it's been so beneficial for you!
You are just so funny and really delightful!!! Also the fact that you share your faith, is just so relatable! Not many people here in Switzerland practice their belief, so locals think you’re strange, if you profess your faith… Thank you so much for taking us with you through your experience of getting up so early! 🙏
I am wanting to try this too….
Bless you and your family, Ariel
Man... I love your videos and this was no exception. So... so good. I wake up at 5 but i dont build in quiet. I will start!
Well done for managing to make this change with very small kids! I have only been able to get up early since getting older. I now absolutely love it, like you, and want to be consistent with it. In the UK it's easy to get up very early in the summer, not so much in the depths of winter when it's dark! And yes, it does mean going to bed earlier, but I don't do much with my evenings most of the time anyway, so I might as well!
Good for you Ariel. I am accustomed to getting up early due to my profession. I am a retired nurse/ nurse practitioner. I love the mornings that provide me
with peace and quiet. When I was working I also did my exercises then after rising now I do them later in the day since I like to get my housework/chores done in the am. I save the afternoons for exercise & errands. I started to do daily devotions over advent and that has been a real blessing in my life. I feel so much more peace and less worry. I’m glad you are taking time out for yourself because it is important in today’s hectic fast paced world.
Hi all😊 New here. Loved the video. Glad your shared about going to bed earlier.i cant imagine keeping this up for long witha normal bedtime. For those who have no children, are retired, etc, and dont want or need to get up at 5AM ( pick another hour that's earlier) and rock it! I think the " intention" " quiet time" and other suggestions from Hal Elrod's book are wonderful. My preference is to take what works for me and leave the rest. I love customization. All the very best y'all. 💟
I love your videos, your motivation, your honesty, your personality and you ❤ Thank you so much!!! 🎉❤🎉
Great video!!! So happy for you! Retired now, but when my kids were little I tried to wake up early to have quiet time but it was like they had esp. They woke up when I woke up no matter what. Kind of took the incentive away, but your lesson is so true. Too often I am not intentional and opportunities are lost. We need to know why we are here and where we want to arrive. You are so funny. The baby obviously got Dad's head of hair! 😂 We are all going to be so jealous of it when she is older. Such gorgeous curls!!! Surprised you don't have a million subscribers. Hope the algorithm gets your videos out there.
Ariel you are looking amazing! You are always so inspiring.
I love your channel ❤️ every time you post a video I get so excited for nap time so I can listen to it!! Thanks for being a positive influence and for sharing your life and faith with us ❤
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Loved this video, one of your best!
You are hysterical!!!!I enjoyed watching this so much 😂😂
This is my first video from you. Liked and subscribed! I’m 45 years old, a mother of seven and grandmother of one, who has been homeschooling for 23 years.
My sleep cycle is still that of a spoiled high school drop out. I stay up as late as I want and sleep in as late as I want. And I have TRIED to “beat the kids up” (please have a sense of humor).
I get stuck at a week or two tops.
This video is SO honest and cute. Thank you for the fresh encouragement to TRY AGAIN! ❤
Excellent video. I love your story telling, I subscribed. The time to read the bible part sold me. Trying out this challenge starting in May
This is a great video. I love how honest you are.Thank you for sharing.
My morning routine includes doing word games first while I drink my coffee. My mom's neurologist said that the brain also needs exercise, she suggested doing something like memorizing poetry or monologues. I am going to add that to my routine.
I know I would benefit from a morning exercise routine. I am more productive in the morning.
I found your video together with Marissa’s very motivating. I’m retired so early for me is 8:00 instead of 9:30. More important to me is the morning routine. I was one who got up and unless I needed to be somewhere went right on the computer and lost all track of time. The routine I,m now trying is getting up and being quiet and thinking them reading some affirmations, journaling, then reading. I already walk every morning and I want to add some stretching as well. Just not jumping on the computer has been an eye opener for me. Having a routine is really helping. Thank you.
I absolutely LOVE your videos haha 😂 very helpful encouraging and funny lol informative and Love it!
I like mornings. Happy you enjoyed this
This was the logical next step after trying all of the cleaning routines! I knew you could do it!
Going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration.
❤So glad you tried this challenge! I woke up (w/hubby) every weekday early for that quiet time- breakfast for the body & Bible time for the soul- before the kids got up and homeschooling 😊 Made such a difference!Thanks for this encouragement for others!
A good morning routine is *so* important. One that feels energising - not just like a chore. There is something very beautiful and calming about the morning. I don't think I will be joining the 5.00 club just yet... But I definitely want to create more of a routine, and actually get up at 6.00 when my alarm starts. I used to be really good about my morning routines, but things in your life shifts with time, so I have kind of been in a slump for a while.
I’ve never been a morning person but always a night owl. I’m trying now to switch it but it’s not easy. I’m retired and no steady routine. I do enjoy my coffee without my electronic devices. We all need to make time for our thoughts in peace. Thanks Ariel.
Yes, I personally would like to do this. My youngest sleeps in what would be our dinner area. Since this place has an open concept, noise travels. I also have carpul, so dropping things is part of my regular schedule. I am a very noisy person. Please take advantage of having a 2nd floor for your family to sleep. You can quietly exercise, and take advantage of the morning ❣️❣️🐝🐛🐤🐤🐇
You are so awesome!!!! I love your videos and you’ve inspired me :) thanks for sharing this, I love your videos!!!❤