5 Reasons To Rise At 5 am By Robin Sharma

Are you struggling to achieve something that you really want but couldn’t find time for? Or if you find time, you keep getting distracted by the things around you? If yes, then getting up at 5 am or early in the morning may be what you need the most right now. 

Most of us wake up while rushing or running towards the college or the office in a hurry and then end up feeling excited at the end of the day. 

But think of it, you wake up early in the morning, feeling relaxed and fresh, do meditation and some productive activities (reading, walking, journaling), have breakfast, and then start doing your daily tasks one by one. Seems incredible, right?

Why not make a habit of waking up at 5 am daily? As Robin Sharma refers to 5 am, the “Magic Hour”. 

In this article, I’m going to share some reasons to get up at 5 am, Robin’s 20/20/20 morning formula, and some practical tactics that will help you to get out of your bed at 5 am. 

5 Excellent Reasons: Why wake up at 5 am?

Let’s have a look at the 5 amazing reasons to rise at 5 am. 

1# Mesmerizing view & Peaceful Environment 

In this chaotic world, we are too busy in our monotonous life and do not find time for ourselves. No doubt that the morning view is quite peaceful. As it is a bit dark outside and there are no distractions, it's the best time to sit and reflect on yourself. 

2# Increase your willpower 

Most people wake up around 7 pm. But the perks of waking up at 5 am are unimaginable! By rising early, you can be more productive. By waking up at 5 am, you get almost 2 hours extra than the others in which you can do anything you want e.g exercise, meditation, yoga, or any side hustle.

3# Workout session

Nowadays, instead of working out in the morning, people prefer to go to the gym or jog in the afternoon or at night. But working out in the morning has some golden benefits that you might not get in the afternoon or at night. For instance, you will be more focused and energetic as there are few distractions, improved sleep, and a good mood. 

4# Reading time

Reading a book in the fresh air or while sitting near a window where a beam of light is coming in with a cup of coffee, is undeniably a wonderful experience. Having a reading time after waking up, even if it is 15-20 minutes, is one of the most productive activities that successful people do on a daily basis. 

5# 10X Your Productivity

By rising early, you can be 10x more productive than the rest of the others. Because when everyone was sleeping, you were working on your dreams. Moreover, to reduce your workload or avoid the feeling of burnout, you can do your most important tasks in the early morning. 

“Wake up early everyday so that while others are still dreaming, you can make your dreams come true.”

— Hal Elrod

Follow Robin’s 20/20/20 Formula to Get Your Mind & Body Ready for the Day Ahead!

Generally, Robin’s morning routine is divided into 3 twenty-minute categories i.e 05:00 — 05:20 am, 05:20 — 05:40 am,  and 05:40 — 06:00 am. 

1) 05:00 — 05:20 am

In the very first 20 minutes, prefer to make some movements like walking, running, and exercising for better blood circulation. This will reboot your body and will improve your focus. 

2) 05:20 — 05:40 am

Well, this time period is known as reflection time. It’s time to spend time with yourself by visualizing, journaling, self-talking, etc. Be compassionate with yourself. Rather than cursing yourself over the mistakes that you have made in the past, learn and remember the lesson.

3) 05:40 — 06:00 am

This time is for growing and becoming a better version of yourself. You can read, consume any inspirational or thought-provoking content, or work on your skills or any side hustle during that time. 

5 Amazing Tips that Will Help You To Rise Up at 5 am

While talking about waking up early or at 5 am, it is worth mentioning to add Robin Sharma's 5 practical tactics for rising up early in the morning. Without further ado, let’s dive in! 

1. Avoid eating after 7 pm. It will help you to get deep and quality sleep. 
2. Once your alarm goes off, don't allow yourself to stay or lie in the bed anymore because there are chances that by doing so you might end up sleeping again. 
3. Being physically healthy can do wonders for you! If you are superbly fit, it will be much easier to get out of bed early. So be in good physical as well as mental health by maintaining your diet, working out on a daily basis, meditating, and so on. 
4. Remind yourself about ‘BHAGs’ which means “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” (Jim Collins is the one who first introduced that term). Setting goals and writing them down in your journal will help you to excitedly jump out of your bed. 
5. Set your alarm early before the time you have to wake up. Let’s say you are aiming to wake up at 5 o’clock. So it is better to set your alarm clock minimum at 04:30. By doing so, you can get newfound time to do productive activities like self-care, meditation, journaling, reading, etc. 

“One key to success is to have lunch at the time of the day most people have breakfast.”

— Robert Brault 

Closing Note

Now you have got an idea about the reasons and benefits of waking up at 5 am. So be ready to wake up early and make a habit of it. I bet you! You will be amazed to see its consequences. What do you think about getting up early in the morning?

I look forward to your thoughts below and @Zohaibkhan.92