I Tried Waking Up at 5 AM for a Week—Here’s What Happened” Be real. Say if it was hard, what changed, and if you’d do it again.

Let me start by saying this: I am not a morning person.

If left to my natural rhythm, I would sleep at 2 AM, wake up at 10, and function like a confused cat until noon. But something about YouTube girlies waking up at 5 AM, journaling, drinking lemon water, and running empires had me inspired.( I was lying to myself 🤦)

So I said, “Summer, let’s try it. What’s the worst that can happen?”

Oh. Let me tell you.

🗓️ Day 1: Chaos & Confusion

My alarm went off at 5:00 AM and I swear I thought it was an attack.

I sat up blinking gathering my thoughts all together you know scratching my tummy ... yawning... contemplating to wake up. For a minute I just stared at the ceiling like, “Why am I doing this to myself again?”

But I pushed myself out of bed(Yay!), brushed my teeth with half my soul still in dreamland, and made a cup of tea(literally water and tea leaves with this economy milk). I even stretched.

For 10 minutes, I felt proud. Then I went back to bed “just to lie down” and woke up at 8:23 AM. Tragic.

🗓️ Day 2: We Try Again (With Vibes)

I laid out my clothes the night before and slept early.

Woke up at 5, made a playlist, and went outside for a walk while the world was still quiet. And honestly? It felt magical.

The sunrise was stunning, the air was fresh, and I felt like I had unlocked a new level of adulting.

By 9 AM, I had journaled, prayed, and cleaned my kitchen( not a really big one, the bedsitter kind). I was unstoppable.

(Then I crashed at 1 PM and napped for two hours. Balance. Oh my goodness it wasn't two hours let's say 5 hours 😭🤦)

🗓️ Day 3: The Existential Crisis

No jokes here. I woke up at 5 AM, sat on the couch, and stared at the wall like I was in a Netflix drama.

“Is this really my life now?” I whispered.

I didn’t journal. I didn’t walk. I just sat there wondering if morning routines are a scam.

10/10 would not recommend thinking too deeply at sunrise 😭 mostly to all overthinkers.

🗓️ Day 4–5: Getting the Hang of It

By now, my body was slightly adjusting.

I started doing a 5-minute stretch, reading one chapter of a book, and prepping breakfast before 7. I even started showering early and dressing properly before noon! (Instead of walking around in a leso like a ghost.)

Productivity? Was giving.

Mood? Balanced.

Self-worth? Upgraded.

🗓️ Day 6: Accidentally Slept In

Okay listen ... I forgot to charge my phone and it died overnight.

No alarm. Woke up naturally at 6:47 AM in full panic. My streak felt broken. But then I realized:

“Shee… you’re human. It’s okay.”

So I made pancakes and forgave myself. 😌✨

🗓️ Day 7: I Felt Like That Girl

Not gonna lie, by Day 7 I was actually looking forward to my early mornings.

There’s something peaceful about being awake when the world is quiet. No distractions. No pressure. Just me, God, my thoughts, and birds being noisy for no reason.

By 10 AM, I had journaled, cleaned, prayed, planned my day, and even replied to texts I’d ignored for days. Growth!

🌞 So… Would I Do It Again?

Yes...BUT with grace.

Waking up at 5 AM taught me a few things:

Mornings are sacred (but also hard)

You don’t have to do a full routine to be productive

Life feels better when you slow down and start intentionally

And naps are still important 😅

I may not do it every single day, but now I aim for 6:00 or 6:30 AM and it’s working for me.

If you’re thinking of trying it uhm... go for it. But don’t pressure yourself to become a robot. Just... evolve gently 💖

Have you ever tried waking up at 5 AM? Or is that your actual nightmare? 😂

Let me know in the comments or just send me memes at 3 AM while you’re still awake... I’ll understand.

With sleepy love,

Summer💤