I wake up at 5AM every single morning.
Not because I’m trying to be productive.
Not because I’m romanticizing hustle culture.
And definitely not because some billionaire morning routine told me to.
I do it because it’s the only time of day that belongs completely to me.
Before the world wakes up.
Before messages, responsibilities, expectations, or noise.
Before anyone needs anything from me.
It’s just… me.
And that time? It’s sacred.
The Quiet Hits Different at 5AM
There is something about early mornings that feels untouched.
No urgency. No pressure. No one asking questions. No one needing answers.
The house is still.
The sky hasn’t decided what it’s going to be yet.
And my brain feels… softer.
This is the only time I can do whatever the hell I want without interruption.
Some mornings I read.
And lately? I’ve been reading a lot.
I forgot how much I love books. Like actually love them. The way a good book pulls you into another world and slows time down? Yeah. That kind of love.
(Also—remind me to start a book review series because omg. I have thoughts.)
Other mornings, I play a video from my Mindvalley year subscription. I’ll sit there wrapped in a blanket, half-awake, absorbing ideas about growth, healing, purpose, consciousness—whatever I feel called to that day.
No pressure to “finish.”
No pressure to “apply it immediately.”
Just listening. Being. Letting it land.
This Is What I Mean When I Say I’m Being Intentional
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m being intentional with my time now.
And I’m not kidding.
This isn’t a “new year, new me” phase.
This isn’t a January reset that disappears by February.
I don’t care if it looks like that from the outside.
I’m serious because—truthfully—I don’t have much else in my life right now that requires seriousness. So I’m choosing this.
I’m choosing myself.
My peace.
My inner world.
Waking up early isn’t about discipline for me. It’s about devotion.
Devotion to having at least one part of my day where no one gets access to me unless I invite them.
Uninterrupted Me Time Is Non-Negotiable Now
This hour in the morning doesn’t need to be productive.
It doesn’t need to make money.
It doesn’t need to impress anyone.
It just needs to feel good.
Some days I read ten pages.
Some days I stare into space.
Some days I journal.
Some days I learn something new.
Some days I do absolutely nothing—and that’s still enough.
Because this time reminds me that I exist outside of my roles.
Outside of expectations.
Outside of noise.
And honestly? That reminder changes everything.
Final Thoughts
Waking up at 5AM isn’t for everyone.
And I’m not here to convince you to do it.
But if you’ve been craving silence, clarity, or a deeper relationship with yourself—maybe the answer isn’t doing more.
Maybe it’s just waking up before the world and choosing yourself first.
Even if it’s just for an hour. 🤍
xoxoxox,
AMBER LINDSAY M
