Are Morning Routines Really Worth It?

Nicholas Smith
3 min readOct 9, 2024

Why Simplifying Your Morning Could Be the Best Decision You Make

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Morning routines. You’ve heard the buzz. Every high-achiever, influencer, and self-help guru seems to have the perfect morning routine that they swear by. You know the drill: wake up at 4 a.m., hit the gym, meditate, read a chapter from a motivational book, and sip your coffee while basking in the early morning glow.

But is it really worth all the effort?

Let’s dive into the real question: Why do we even try to wake up earlier?

The Myth of the Perfect Morning

We’re constantly bombarded with the idea that successful people wake up early. Social media paints a picturesque version of the morning — fit bodies doing yoga at dawn, meticulously brewed coffee, and smiling faces ready to conquer the day. But what’s often missing from the picture? The truth.

I’ve tried it myself. After waking up at 5 a.m. for months, I realized something crucial: waking up early doesn’t magically make your life better. It doesn’t automatically boost productivity, solve problems, or unlock the key to your goals. It can feel more like a chore than a life hack.

Waking up early won’t work unless you have a purpose.

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Nicholas Smith

I'm Nicholas Smith, a dedicated wordsmith on a lifelong quest to breathe life into stories and ideas through the power of the pen