5AM WAKE UP ROUTINE IDEAS

[@standingupforwomen71]

1. Water 2. Write 3. Move 4. Meditate 5. Brainstorm new idea 6. Read 7. Mindful Hot beverage 8. Make time for something simple 9. Meal plan 10. Connection list.

[@Bik998]

Thanks x

[@MrMatt-qs2ck]

Hey Amy, great tips! You may also check out the book, The Art of Learning. In that book he talks about building a motivation "trigger". I think his concept could really help people choose and arrange the morning routine items that are best for them!

[@l0uann3]

Thanks

[@cristinatoth409]

Sheri Knauth thank you for not wasting 16 minutes of my time

[@raver581]

Thank you!

[@NFH1994]

The fact that I’m watching this at 2am in order to procrastinate going to sleep..................

[@debrabros2650]

The irony 😂😂😂

[@connyviola6327]

TNH me too

[@msbladyb6919]

Lol me too.

[@ninoshkagonzalez4624]

3:45am✌

[@jeniki4276]

RIGHT LOL

[@liab563]

I wake up at 4:30 so I can do morning pages and then get to the gym before I work. I've been a lot happier since starting this routine. Thanks for the nudge!

[@julesrobertsyoursocialpa4364]

Books on the Brain what time do u go to sleep? 😁🙏🏼

[@liab563]

@@julesrobertsyoursocialpa4364 I generally don't stay up much past 9. I'm exhausted by the end of the day.

[@kirstenpfister6310]

I love spending time with God in the morning. I also love doing yoga and mediation. I also started to journal. I write how u feel, a list of what I would like to do today, 5 things im grateful for, a small part and 5 things like I am beautiful I am smart ect. I always ended it with love me. I also like giving myself the first hug. It sounds silly but before I give love out I love myself first. Trust me it makes me feel good and happy just to be me. Xxx

[@hannaivarsson95]

I've started waking up at 7 am so I can take a morning walk and listen to a motivating audio book while I enjoy nature and fresh air 😄

[@JennsCorner777]

Hanna Ivarsson omg I LOVE this idea thanks for sharing!!

[@raewynshaw462]

this sounds so freaking lovely! moving your body and feeding your mind.

[@VeggieMagnifique]

I love listening to audiobooks -- in Paris we spend lots of time in the metro, and so it's perfect for being more "productive" in public transport!

[@debrabros2650]

That sounds lovely 👌

[@SledgeScarves]

Yeeaass Hanna!! audiobooks have been a life saver for me. i listen in high speed so that i can jump right to the next one when im do one. and walking while listening in the morning, while no one is out is like the whole world is yours for the taking lol

[@AnnaLMakeup]

I've started my "early morning life" thanks to you Amy and I'm already few months in. And I wouldn't change that ME time for anything else anymore! For me yoga in the morning has been a great way to combine moving and meditating. I love it so much that I give myself yoga time on the weekends as well 😄

[@bonniebryant6099]

I get up at 4 am every day and I am at the gym at 5am Monday through Friday. So good job for you getting up and going.

[@gurjodhsingh6216]

@ 5am do nothing enjoy and embrace the sceneric beauty of the morning . It's something you should do . Take a chair get some lemonade or a cup of coffee sit on the chair have a sip. And relax your mind best thing you can ever do for your self .

[@lynnly2406]

gurjodh singh but.. The sun hasn't come yet by 5 am, so there's no beauty of the morning, just pitch black darkness

[@organicallyhannah]

Exactly!! This is pretty much what I do. Having that time is the most productive thing I can do for myself first thing.

[@debrabros2650]

I love to relax and take in the day when I get up early. It's so quiet and lovely. I live in a busy suburb next to the city and in a state that's very hot 3/4 of the year.

[@zaynabmh786]

Especially if it’s winter in Sweden 😂😂😂 you wake up at 9:00 am and it’s still night🤦🏼‍♀️

[@diviner2347]

Video starts at 2:45 for those who wanna get straight to the point instead of sitting through the long intro ☺️ Reading the book “Miracle Morning” is what got me into the habit of waking up at 5AM daily. It’s still a struggle especially on colder days, but the reward of getting something done before everybody else wakes up is so rewarding!

[@gurjodhsingh6216]

Lemon water after waking up is like battery boost to the body.

[@JessicaMButler]

Same for me. I don't drink coffee, so lemon water is my go to.

[@debrabros2650]

It definitely is but before I've had at least half a coffee it tastes like battery acid 😂😂😂

[@JessicaMButler]

lol! Yeah, that would put a bit of a damper on enjoying it, Wellness + Oils.

[@maggiereid4325]

Unless you have to take a medication that you can’t have any citrus with first thing in the morning!

[@JessicaMButler]

Very true, Maggie.

[@LadyOfTheDog]

Amy you lool so idk how to say it.. clean? I mean your whole apperance, lifestyle is sooo clean, pure perfection. Kissing from Poland girl

[@VictoriiaBittencourt]

Iza K aaaaaa yeahhhh!!! finally somebody said it hahahaha kisses from brazilian girl 😜

[@debrabros2650]

She is so put together!

[@joar1319]

This is an amazing video, thanks Amy. First thing in the morning I like to work right away a little bit for my *A* task. So I dive right into the life that I want. This could be research, learning a new skill, making notes or read about a certain topic. Doing this it almost does not matter anymore how the day turns out to be retrospectively because I moved forward, even a tiny bit, and didn't let a bad day, procrastination or excuses to be in my way. Not so long ago I found myself in a place where I felt that my life was too exhausting and demanding to be something that anyone could enjoy. One of the many gears that changed my perspective was and is to be thankful to the (also) little things in my life, and write three of them down. + morning coffee + fast internet connection + cuddles with my cats + the sea breeze at my home town + the nice service I received yesterday + ... Of course I add here and there a 'big' thing in my life, just dont forget the small ones that I almost seem to be natural. _ Coffee is a perfect example for me. It is always around us, but it is a handpicked fruit._ Have a great day guys! 👍

[@alexhealy1271]

Can you please do a video on morning pages?!

[@mariacamila5995]

I'd like to see that too. I actually stopped doing it because it takes me two hours to fill two pages (and she said three!) and that was just ridiculous

[@JayJay-ic2nn]

Reading this as I wake up at 5am (Aussie time) and it was good as I was literally sitting in bed debating whether or not I should actually get up. Thanks Amy! I love your videos 😊

[@maya-vz1wm]

That means we woke up together 😂 I’m in Australia and i woke up at 5am!

[@debrabros2650]

I just got up at 5am too amd I definitely didn't want to get up. Here I am just finished my first coffee ans time to watch youtube

[@amyworley6221]

huh! looks like i’ll have to rewatch this tomorrow morning!

[@sarahavd1460]

The colors of your shirt and makeup look amazing! Thank you for the video!

[@bluesclues644]

Thanks Amy! I especially loved the idea of deciding who you want to connect to instead of letting social media decide for you! Great food for thought.

[@giuliatraverso-breakingthi7003]

Thank you for this video! Waking up early enables us to make space for the things that matter. For example, I wake up early to work on my blog. This is a hobby that I love and that I want to make sure I spend time on

[@saraangel6696]

I enjoy waking up early, i NEVER thought i would be that kind of person, because as a teenager, i would wake up at 11 or at noon. i don't always wake up at 5, sometimes it's at 6, but i do try to do it as often as i can. i just arrive at work an hour earlier, which means i have a quieter morning, more productive, and can get out of work by 4 :)

[@JessicaMButler]

As a daily writer, I chuckled. Yes, I do wish I was a more regular vlogger, lol. But writing every day is great for charging the creative cells. I love morning pages though I actually have to put those off until later because that initial burst in the morning is some of my most creative time and is best spent on my novel of the day. I also love the meditation aspect. One of the things that I have done is two different types. One is the traditional sitting up and releasing everything, but the second is the one I actually use to wake up on the days when I don't feel like I want to start my day. For this, I get my eye stones out of the fridge (you can use a reusable eye mask too) and stretch out with a guided meditation track with the cold stones on my eyes. The cold stones wake me up and reduce some of the puffiness while also giving me a few minutes beneath the covers. The cold of the stones and the natural end of the track prevent me from falling asleep, at least so far. I love the idea of making a list of who I want to reach out to. I want to get better about staying in touch with friends and letting them know I care as well as getting over my aversion of networking. Mornings are my best times for getting anything done. Afternoons, especially between 1 and 4 and most especially 3 o clock, are my worst. And I need to be careful about not getting too ramped up as it gets close to bedtime. Anyway great video. Your dress is stunning, and I appreciated your thoughts.

[@brietoujours1343]

I like the connections list idea! Such a great alternative to jumping on social media first thing in the morning. I like starting my day with Christian music (specifically worship music). This video inspired me to wake up early and be motivated. Thank you!

[@DestinyMarie1121]

I really enjoyed this video! I have a love/hate relationship with working out in the morning. It does a good job at keeping me up, but I’m so much more tired than when I work out in the evening. I appreciate your “ideas!” :)

[@MichelleCoxPhotography]

I love the idea of waking up early but I dont know... I just can't seem to get to bed until late. I am pretty productive in the evening though (when everyone else goes to sleep). I just need to figure out when I am MOST productive and then stick with it. :)

[@ArtsyCupcake]

I wake up early but then have to go to bed early too! Like the 5 am and 9pm schedule.

[@junetay412]

Michelle Cox Photography I was reading your comment and I am the exact same way. I can get up early when needed ( barely) lol...but I do my best work in the evening and that’s also when I’m most energetic!

[@il5702]

I am the exact same way. :) Gradually turning it around though!

[@VeggieMagnifique]

Setting an alarm clock in the EVENING has helped me a lot with this! So, for example, I set an alarm for 9:45pm which gives me a 15-minute warning before I'm supposed to be in bed. I also think that you have to *gradually* start to go to bed earlier, otherwise you could end up lying in bed and NOT sleeping which is super frustrating! But day by day, even just 5 or 10 minutes earlier each night, helps a lot with getting to bed earlier. Hope that helps! 💙

[@VeggieMagnifique]

Exactly! Well done. :) It's so true that when you have to get up early and you haven't gotten enough sleep, you're certainly TOTALLY spent at the end of the day and ready to get to bed! :)

[@d1a3k1o3t1a3]

Thank you so much for being so real about waking up early. So many people make it seem so simple and like they never struggle or fail at it. Me and my anxiety thank you for being honest about what kind of expectations to have!

[@kayefainges5167]

Love the Pink and gold makeup box in the background

[@mergola09]

I totally agree with getting up early. It’s always been my time. I definitely need to read more. Thanks for the amazing video. You truly motivate me

[@SledgeScarves]

try using audible if you dont have the time to read. you can listen to books to and from work or running errands or even working out. it has been a major game changer for me. i couldnt even get through one book a year and now i get through 1 book a week. its crazy lol.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I really like your approach and that you are so realistic about how difficult you sometimes find it.

[@320csan]

That last tip was gold! Definitely going to put that one into play.

[@mruthcowboy4991]

Meditation has replaced “paging” for me. Outside still in October. It gives me focus and gets my head rebooted. A morning walk jump starts my metabolism. You get me thinking about tweeting my routine. Your ideas got me thinking. Thank you...keep on leading❤️❤️❤️ I’m a big talking book user. Every morning with breakfast. I’m going to integrate the connections idea. I’m all in. GREAT VLOG TODAY.

[@kellefranzen9996]

Great video, Amy! Like the early morning brainstorming before your head is filled with the priorities of others and your thoughts are pushed aside.

[@SaraMakesArt]

The first two things I've been doing in the mornings, after I open my shades, are hopping in the shower and drinking a tall glass of lemon water,( or lime water or orange water if I don't have lemon) and after that I feel really awake. Today I started journaling things I'm grateful for while I drink my water. If the weather is nice, I like to have my water, and later my breakfast, which I saver along with my coffee outside on my family's balcony.

[@SledgeScarves]

yea i find that writing what i am grateful for really helps with my overall mood in the day. im more upbeat and happy all around. i agree with you on that one :)

[@lullabyali]

As a blogger, I find it funny that she mentioned us wanted to make videos more. I totally agree, but I just somehow feel more comfortable writing, than doing videos, so I stick with it, but she is right about that. Love your videos. They keep me motivated, and help inspire my writings. Oh, and 5 A.M is way too much for me. The best I can do now is 6.

[@loveandlondon]

I've got a good balance now of waking up early enough where I can feel like I get a lot done before normal people start working (so alarm around 7am), and I'm fairly productive into the evenings (730pm).

[@SledgeScarves]

lol yea girl you gotta work when everyone else is sleeping so they say :)

[@beauttifulmodernchaos5516]

totally agree that it is so much easier to get out of bed early in the morning when there are motivational activities planned out. i definitely want to try to exercise, meditate, read, learn a foreign language ( i have been learning swedish and korean on and off) and making connections. thanks for the ideas. :)

[@Autmazing]

Oh I like the idea of doing Duolingo first thing in the morning! It's something I've tried off and on and am always falling out doing, but starting the morning off with it might just work. I think I'm on a three month streak of five a.m. mornings. One kid or another was always waking up at five and now my mind thinks it's the time that I need to wake up even when no one else is awake. And so, while it used to be annoying (being woken up that early when I really didn't want to be) it's working out now (I've been getting up and using the time to edit). As always thanks for the great tips for being productive first thing in the a.m.

[@gracebolger4389]

Someday I'll Sleep Autism Vlogs duolingo is soooo great first thing surprisingly it wakes you up 😂😂

[@laurelkerossow9924]

I do my duolingo in the morning then I do a 40 minute walk on a treadmill while I watch a program in the same language as the one I am learning. it's been really cool to watch how I'm actually getting better and can read the language.

[@supermassiveblackink]

Love your morning-videos! This might be super nerdy but I would seriously enjoy a video of you discussing why you don't like notifications and how that ties in with your big-picture view of life sort of. Have a great saturday :D

[@hauntressaela2542]

Like you, I wake myself up with a tall glass of water. Then I listen to you as part of my morning routine. I have been waking up at 7:30 as the latest and I am motivated to up my game :)

[@SangeetaGupta-ov3rq]

I will try journaling and learning French!

[@janinechloecantu3307]

I love waking up to drink water and take vitamins! I feel like I have my life together lol

[@ashleynichole2186]

Starting this tomorrow morning - no matter the time I wake. I think it would be better to stick to the routine even if it's not at 5am each morning. So excited to see the results!

[@gwenfrazier7027]

I so look forward to listening to you! You make me want to be a better person. 😊

[@standingupforwomen71]

What time do you go to sleep? What time do you leave the house or get your workday started ? My lights out is 11:15, up at 505 am and out the door at 720

[@AprilSixsmith]

These were actually all great ideas and I really love that some were unconventional ideas that I don't typically hear of. Thanks for this video! Love your channel!

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Great tips! It's so important to develop a routine that works for you. I've been waking up at 5 or 6 am for a long time and I've definitely seen an increase in productivity and have more of a sense of accomplishment in my daily life. Cheers!

[@theretiredlife7185]

Not a great early riser, but when I do, its not my normal daily commute. Love your videos. They have helped me SOOOOOOOOOO much.

[@SunnyLeah]

Love this video. So many great tips and points! I’m excited to keep striving to reach my ultimate kick-ass productive morning (I’ll call it the A+ morning). Right now I’d say my mornings are sitting at a solid C+ when I am able to incorporate any one of these things, or just make time for myself in any way, where I’m not just rushing through getting ready and getting to work. I can personally account for what a difference something as simple as savoring your coffee can be. I notice such a difference in my mindset throughout the day when I’m not rushing through my coffee and/or drinking it on the go. I also like to listen to some peaceful music or meditations during my cup of coffee (my introspective time), and then I switch to more upbeat music to get me moving. Music is a great tool for me personally in the mornings. It can really influence my mood and I’ve had some success linking certain styles of music with actions or habits, so now I can “trigger” a more productive morning simply by turning on music I associate with things I want or need to do.

[@JaneEMcLernon]

I received a burr coffee grinder recently as a gift and it has added *so* much to my morning coffee because I'm grinding the beans right before I brew the coffee and it is *awesome*.

[@makennamonet3750]

You are absolutely wonderful Amy!! I have been waking up at 5 for about 3 months now and it feels AMAZING to have special time for myself. You are the reason why I wake up early now.💗 I love you so much Amy!

[@ArtsyCupcake]

I love waking up early. It was one of my tips in my how to be crazy organized video. It is really so helpful!

[@MrsMP100]

Oh my word love love love your shirt/dress! I’d love to wake up at 5am, but in my real world it’s not practical - but I think 5:35 is close enough, just not for personal productivity (oh the joys of motherhood)

[@maya-vz1wm]

If you can’t wake up at 5 try and sleep earlier. If you can’t do that, since being a mother would make that difficult, you don’t need to. Wake up early. But you don’t have to wake up at 5am just because some other people do it. Maybe take easy steps. Sleep at 10 and wake up at 6. Then sleep at 9:45 and wake up at 5:45 then 9:30 wake up at 5:30 then 9:15 and be awake at 5:15 then finally try and sleep at 9 and wake up at 5. It’s currently 7:55 in Australia and I’ll be shutting my phone of in 5 minutes. I’m still a young adult and am not a legal adult so I try and get 8 hours of sleep. So I shut off my phone at 8, sleep at 9 wake up at 5 and begin to use my phone at 6. Baby steps! Remember! 😊

[@selfbyriri]

My dream video just came true, I started waking up at 5 and I already have a good routine but was looking to incorporate some selfcare rituals😘 great ideas

[@maddyruss796]

What I like to do in my "5min of coffee" is knittng. I do not get a lot of stitches done of course, but the these two rows every morning comfort me and for christmas i have one present less to worry about.

[@robyndaltonlifestyle2710]

I like to do yoga and meditation and learning a new language and journaling in the morning

[@johnstaley641]

Thanks for the refresher and reminder. Wanna get back to that 5am life!

[@jochabed8978]

Thank you Amy Landino for all the videos you create 😊💟 I truly admire your work ethic 🌸

[@flaurifane]

I will take all your IDEAS ;) What I do is taking time to dress and put some makeup on. Instead of doing it in a hurry, I smile to my face (even if I don't want to) and I take time for me (cream, make up...) If my mind needs to be ready for the day, my body needs it too ! ;D

[@camillelei0920]

Amy, can you make a video about how to get out of bed? You know, when I hear the alarm in the morning, i just sit up and turn it down and go back to sleep again. I cant force myslef out of bed. Those water, writing, workout can only be done after standing up...so please i really need to get up at the moment👍👍

[@heatherpruner2284]

Friyal Cullen I feel you! This is why I started putting my phone (which is my alarm clock) in the bathroom at night. I set one alarm that is just loud enough to wake me up (something pleasant like the harp or piano one on the iPhone). It lets me slowly wake up for a minute or so, and get my bearings....then I have another set to go off about 5 mins later that is much more assertive (like the bell tower of Klaxon alarm). I usually try to get up and into the bathroom before this one even goes off, but if it does, I usually have my husband elbowing me at that point (and it’s hard for me to sleep through anyway;). Since I have to go all the way to the bathroom to turn it off, there is no snoozing. I’m already in the bathroom, so I might as well go pee, wash my face...and by that time, I’m pretty much up! Bonus: This method prevents the temptation to be on your phone while lying in bed, spending precious sleeping hours scrolling through FB live feed.😬

[@GenXatwork]

Mel Robbin’s has a book on the 5 Second Rule. She had trouble not hitting snooze and came up with it. You basically count Dow. 5 4 3 2 1 then jump out of bed and get going. I think it’s the mantra and it’s easy to remember and do. You might check her out to see if that helps

[@MummyBrown]

I art. I pull out the paints, pencils, and pens and rip into it. If I don't have an immediate idea, I work on art exercises: pen strokes, color mixing, etc. I LOVE it, it really does pull me out of bed when I don't wanna pull myself away from the toastiness!

[@CabreraFamTX]

Makeup 💄 gets me up! 👩🏼‍🎤I’m a mom of 3 lovely boys but they always need mommy for everything so that’s why I wake up early!

[@winchesterwilco237]

Thanks for this video it was packed with a ton of amazing ideas for what to actually do when I wake up at 5am

[@3110hello]

Good ideas although those of us with sleep issues still struggle with getting our best rest around the 4-6 am time frame. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@marjorielowder1748]

PS I absolutely love your dress/top in this video! Super helpful content, thanks a million!

[@sashah.1501]

This video was so refreshing Amy, thank you! Personally I'm not a early-riser naturally but have come to really enjoy it over the last few years. But this year (and the last few months especially) have been SO TOUGH and I was really bummed about it... but it was great to hear that even the best of us get off track every now and then and thank you for the tips to help us do that and stay on track : ) Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@BriLamberson]

This was great Amy! Thank you so much. I’ve been struggling to get up at 5:30 every day but I just keep doing it. I’m a really routined person and so for me I get up first thing in the morning brush my teeth m, drink a liter of water and get the coffee going. Then I do my planning in my Passion Planner, a little bit of journaling if I need to about my goals, and then I have my devotions and prayer time. I actually like to work out midday because I work from home and it gives me a reason to get off my butt and go get some sunshine. As a matter of fact, it’s funny you bring up emailing someone you admire because I emailed you last week about some styling tips to get ready for tribe conference. Really excited to see you speak there next week! I’ll give you a shout again! Xo, Bri

[@tinesrensen3684]

I like your ideas a lot, and I will try and see what works for me.... as soon as hell-January (exam month) is over haha. I like the idea of making a daily meal plan if there were no time for making a weekly one. Otherwise, the food budget and waste really becomes a mess... I also try to be more social, so I love the idea of spending a few minutes thinking about who you miss speaking to and maybe plan a call in the evening to this person to talk or schedule a day to meet for coffee. I am a fan of writing 3 goals in the morning that can be both work-related and personal. It can both be 2 work goals, 3 practical house goals, or personal motivating things. Ex... Personal/Mindful 3 daily goals: 1) today I want to look people in the eye when they talk 2) Listen more than i speak 3) remember to really breathe Ex... 3 daily House Goals: 1) vacuum the floor 2) Empty the paper-bin 3) Hand wash delicate cloth Ex... 3 daily work goals: 1) Run data through 'SSH software' 2) Review what the research is about 3) Visualize the most basic properties of the data and explain them Cheers :D

[@TWood-bq3jj]

Wow! This list is even better. Thanks Amy!

[@Danisimonecouture]

I’m falling in love with you. That backdrop, that blouse anddddd ideas to get up early??? 😍😍😍

[@melissacronecarvell]

Amy you knocked it out of the park again girl!

[@nicolabyrne2171]

I love your channel. You are helping me so much to develop the habits I need to do this things I want to do. Thank you for this video ... I’m struggling right now to get up at 5am but I need to do it for the next couple of weeks to have enough hours in the day to do all that needs to be done. Thank you x

[@Offenica]

Amazing video, thank you a lot. Especially for the app. It was very interesting to watch it on the day when I got myself up at 5 am, felt more motivated to do the things on my morning list!

[@ann650]

The connections list is brilliant! Love this!

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Now I want to add a lot more to my to do list. Getting some fresh air also wakes me up.

[@quaintlychristine]

Found you and subscribed recently. You go girl! You're very motivating and I like the way you think. I'm going to try your ideas in this video.....I'm going to pray instead of meditate. God is real and he fills a void in our life that nothing or no one else can fill. Love your channel......keep it up! 😘

[@EclecticAlu]

Great ideas! The last one is so useful as well. At what time do you go to sleep? I'm never in bed before 11 pm 😑 It's one of my biggest issues with waking up earlier than 6:30

[@josiebethamon2615]

Try melatonin! People say it's not good for you every day, but when you're changing your sleep routine it's a big help. Take it, dim the lights, turn off your phone, and it'll be a lot easier to get tired enough to sleep earlier than normal :) It helped me a lot.

[@EclecticAlu]

Josie Beth that’s great advice, thank you!

[@ladie0079]

Eclectic Alu as a follow up to the melatonin idea, my doctor specifically recommended taking melatonin with dinner! It needs time to absorb. It doesn’t work immediately.

[@monikatripathi4589]

I go to sleep at 10 pm or 10:30 and wake up at 5 AM , and the first thing I do is brush my teeth and freshen up which helps a lot

[@monikatripathi4589]

And I keep my phone in the next room so I have to wake up to turn off the alarm

[@purplepotato1814]

I wake up at 5am so i can take the most aesthetic pictures. Y'all should try it. One time, the moon and two stars aligned to make a right angled triangle. It was just fascinating😊

[@MarissaWilkins]

What helps me wake up is having automated lights and having music start playing shortly after my alarm. Then I have no excuse for “it’s dark outside, I should go back to sleep” and listening to music puts me in a good mood. I like the food planning idea, even if it’s just the meals for the day, having a game plan makes it easier to avoid junk food.

[@TheHootingPirate]

As I was watching I was thinking ‘lemon water, check! Workout, check! Oh I really ‘should’ be doing morning pages... reading, check’ Then you got to the connections list... OMG mind blown!! I’m going to put a notepad on my phone so it’s the first thing I do in the mornings now. Genius!!! Thanks 😘

[@wandas8540]

This came at the PERFECT moment. I just saw this after I woke up at 6AM (which I just started doing today) and got ready and then I was like... what DO I actually do with all this time now? THANK YOU❤

[@MichelleSibrian]

Waking up to my own ideas before someone else’s. I’m going to open my to do list instead of Google News! I think you might have changed my life! Yay!😃

[@tamaraystarling4442]

#10 Connections List - Amy I have been trying to create a system for myself to be better about keeping on top of my contacts and connections/network. Do you have any tips in this area? I would love a video about how you manage your contacts (Personal, professional, various circles). How do you manage frequency of contact/methods of communication...that sort of thing?

[@reemjubran7996]

I like waking up early and when i do i feel sleepy and tired the whole day i dont know how to get over this and be a morning person!

[@atomicuniversity1797]

Great ideas! And I LOVE the shirt you were wearing. Great colors on you.

[@michelesaqui]

I always drink lemon water first thing in the morning too! Really helps to wake up!

[@bluegypsy71]

One of the weekly things I do to save time for getting up early is I plan my wardrobe 7 days ahead, so i feel put together and don’t have to run around finding things to wear. 👍😀

[@sarastrives]

Obsessed with the connection list idea!

[@CompletelyKarin]

These are great tips. I have always been an early riser but I love the idea of having a goal or a specific reason behind it. Thanks for the great videos. You're inspirational, and super funny.

[@melanyr.3890]

wow i seriously love your personality, it shines trough the screen 💖

[@leiselclayton5772]

I’ve been working on this a lot lately, too... with lots of setbacks, but hey... still trying. The main things I want to fit in before my kids wake up are... Exercise (walking while watching a tv show on my tablets gets me going), journaling (I write slow, so I can only fit in 1 page... plus, a few lines for my 10 year journal), and scripture study. However, my biggest hangup to getting up early is getting to bed at a reasonable time. I NEED a certain amount of down time where I can chill and finish up my day before I can go to bed... and for that to happen, I need to get the kids to bed by a certain time, which means I have to get dinner on the table by a certain time... which means the chain of events to make it all work starts around 3 or 4 pm and needs to go well in order to get in what I need and want to so that I can and will go to bed in time to be able to wake up early. Writing it out in detail helps so I don’t forget steps and keep it all flowing.

[@payeldatta6115]

Thank you so much your words always inspire me..by the way can you discuss your lip colors and brands they are just awesome!!!

[@atul6585]

Very pleasant colors in this video..

[@jacinthabellairs7028]

I haven’t seen a video on this topic before, great content!

[@tiffanyreagan1914]

Great advice, and such a pretty blouse!! :D

[@leenremi9798]

I'm so glad I found this channel Watching one of your videos is in my morning routine which gets me excited to go through the day❤️

[@DansonforJoy]

All these early-rising tips are awesome! I can use all the help and encouragement you can offer. ;) I especially enjoyed your last tip, to make communication so intentional. A lady came to mind who impacted my life when I was fifteen years old, and I've always wanted to write her and TELL her. Why haven't I? :) Thanks, Amy!

[@PatriciaMuirMaestroQ]

Danson for Joy Please write to her as soon as possible. I started writing a letter to someone who contributed to my life as a young girl. She was so loving and I don’t think she got the love back. I wanted to tell her how much I appreciated her love and care. Unfortunately, I left the letter unfinished and she passed away. One of my regrets.

[@DansonforJoy]

So sad. Thank you for the encouragement to not procrastinate. :)

[@nmernst]

I get up at 5 because I leave for work at 6...so unfortunately a nice cup of coffee is all I have time for (oh and pet the kitty and kiss the hubby as I leave). All great ideas. I prep on Sundays...including my wardrobe for the week. Dinners I have to work on :)

[@mariastormer800]

Wonderful video Amy! I’m wanting to start morning pages. I feel like it might help my anxiety. Thanks love 💕 also - your skin is flawless 😍

[@tawnyamarney]

Ah I love this. I used to be a morning person, was super productive then. But, now my schedule is dictated by my husband's since I'm his caretaker. And he is biologically a night owl (always has been) so without a job to force him into a 'normal' daily pattern he follows that rhythm now. Getting to bed before 3 or 4 am just never happens for me. I'm mulling over these steps to maybe just create a routine for whenever I get up - as long as it's when he's still asleep I get "me" time to focus and work before getting going with his routine.

[@nicaudy]

Loved this video! so glad we're back to the productivity videos ;) I was doing so good with my 5:00 am waking up and last month I've been slacking. Need to get back on the horse

[@SledgeScarves]

girl please tell me what you do if its anything she didnt mention. i can not for the life of me get up early. lol

[@nicaudy]

@@SledgeScarves going to bed early! lol

[@SledgeScarves]

@@nicaudy :/ ive tried that. the bed just keeps calling my name lol. but thanks for responding girl!

[@TheDawningEclipse]

I needed this. I've gotten good at waking up at a really obnoxious hour with ease - and I'm like "now what?" and go back to sleep. It's all dark and cold. x_x

[@ouijtia]

I really love this video, downloaded a lot of new apps and I’m actually really excited to wake up tomorrow morning now! So many new things to try definitely motivated now! Would you consider doing a “What’s in my iPhone” video? x

[@lindsayadams7386]

This is exactly the content I needed to actually get myself up. Thanks Amy! 💕

[@laurieburkett2955]

Love this look! You could even go just a little brighter on the eyeshadow but I am still loving all this color! I love all your 5am info. Your suggestion of lemon water from previous videos has been a life savior.