5AM Has Such Potential

There are plenty of mornings when 5am seems the perfect time to just roll over, reposition, and fall back asleep. But if you choose to rise, you’ll definitely shine.

What on earth can you possibly do that early in the morning, you may ask? (aside from lovingly nudging your partner or catching an early flight) Well, the possibilities are endless – after a nice hot cup of coffee.

Depending on the weather and where you live, you could follow in Jefferson’s footsteps and take a short walk: “A little walk of half an hour in the morning when you first rise is also advisable. It shakes off sleep and produces other good effects…” Yoga is great way to get the blood moving. Why not write for your blog, update your social media sites, read the paper, flip thru a magazine, or just watch the sun rise? Hey, bakers know it’s a great time to start some bread. You could do a sudoku puzzle, sort thru all those emails, upload those pictures you’ve been meaning to share.

This morning I put a couple loaves of banana zucchini bread in the oven, put some paint to a canvas, and sent out a VO audition I had been working on (it’s always interesting to look at my paintings or listen to my audio files after a night’s sleep - gives me a whole new perspective).

The point is, you can find the time to enjoy so many things and get a lot accomplished before your daily responsibilities take over. So give the early morning hours a try – your business and your personal life will thrive.