My 36-Hour Commitment to Early Rising
Look, I’ve always been a night owl. Like, always. Back in college, my roommate Sarah used to joke that I was basically a vampire. I’d be up until 3 AM studying (or, let’s be honest, binge-watching TV shows), then sleep until noon. And I was fine with that. But then, about three months ago, I read an article about how successful people wake up early. And I thought, “Maybe I should give this a shot.”
So, last Tuesday, I set my alarm for 5:30 AM. I mean, I tried. The alarm went off, and I hit snooze. Again. And again. Until 7:45 AM, when I finally dragged myself out of bed. I was so tired. And grumpy. And honestly, not very productive.
I told my friend Marcus about my newfound committment to early rising. He laughed and said, “You? A morning person? That’s like trying to teach a cat to fetch.” Which… yeah. Fair enough.
But I wasn’t gonna give up that easily. The next day, I tried again. This time, I made it out of bed at 6:15 AM. Progress! I felt accomplished. Until I spilled coffee on my shirt and burned my tongue. So much for that.
I decided to do some research. I read articles, watched videos, even listened to a podcast about how to become a morning person. And you know what I found? It’s hard. Like, really hard. And honestly, I’m not sure it’s for everyone. (Which, by the way, is a world news highlights today story if I’ve ever heard one.)
My Friend Dave’s Morning Routine
I talked to a colleague named Dave, who’s been a morning person for years. He told me about his routine: waking up at 5 AM, meditating for 20 minutes, then going for a run. “It’s the best part of my day,” he said. I asked him if he ever struggled with it. “Oh, sure,” he said. “There are days when I just wanna hit snooze. But I don’t. I just don’t.”
I admire Dave. I really do. But I also think he’s a little bit crazy. I mean, 5 AM? Really? Who does that?
Why I’m Giving Up on Early Rising
After 36 hours of trying (and mostly failing) to be a morning person, I’ve decided to call it quits. I’m just not cut out for it. And that’s okay. I mean, look, there are so many things I’m bad at. Why should this be any different?
I’m gonna focus on being the best night owl I can be. Maybe I’ll start a club. The Night Owls Anonymous. We’ll meet at 11:30 PM, have some coffee, and talk about our love for the night. It’ll be great.
And who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll wake up early. But for now, I’m gonna embrace my inner vampire. And honestly, I’m kinda excited about it.
So, if you’re like me, and you’ve tried to be a morning person and failed, don’t worry. You’re not alone. And it’s okay. Really, it is.
Just remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to productivity. Some people are morning people. Some people are night owls. And some people, like me, are just kinda all over the place.
And that’s okay too.
About the Author: Hi, I’m Alex. I’m a senior magazine editor with 20+ years of experience. I’m a night owl, a coffee addict, and a proud member of the Night Owls Anonymous. I live in Austin with my cat, Luna, and my collection of vintage typewriters. I write about lifestyle, self-improvement, and basically anything else that catches my interest. I’m opinionated, flawed, and always honest. Let’s connect!
