waking up at 5AM to READ everyday for a week
Summary
TLDRIn a week-long experiment, the video creator challenges themselves to wake up at 5am every day to read books, aiming to increase their reading habit. Initially struggling with sleep deprivation, they find that starting the day with an engaging book and a peppermint mocha creates a cozy and uninterrupted reading experience. Despite the occasional distraction and the need for caffeine, they manage to read two and a half books by the end of the week, a significant increase from their previous zero books per week. The experiment concludes with the realization that while waking up at 5am may not be sustainable, setting aside earlier time in the morning for hobbies can be fruitful and enjoyable.
Takeaways
- π The speaker started a challenge to read more books by waking up at 5am every day and reading for two hours straight.
- β The lack of coffee at home initially led to a trip to Starbucks for a peppermint mocha to stay awake and focused.
- π The first book read was a Christmas rom-com, which the speaker found enjoyable and engaging to read early in the morning.
- π€ The speaker realized that being excited about the book they are reading is crucial for maintaining motivation during the early morning reading sessions.
- π Despite the challenge, the speaker found that they could read more by adjusting their sleep schedule, even if it meant less sleep.
- πΎ The presence of pets, like Spock the dog, added a personal and cozy touch to the reading experience.
- π The speaker managed to read and finish a book in just two days, which was a significant achievement for the challenge.
- ποΈ On the third day, the speaker did not wake up at 5am but still managed to read and finish another book, showing flexibility in approach.
- π₯Ά The speaker bought creamer after several days, indicating an adaptation to the new routine and a commitment to making the early morning reading sessions more comfortable.
- βοΈ Reading Christmas-themed books added a festive element to the challenge, making it more enjoyable and thematic.
- π The experiment resulted in going from reading zero books per week to two and a half, showing a substantial increase in reading productivity.
- β° The speaker concluded that while waking up at 5am was effective, they might adjust to 6am for a better balance, emphasizing the importance of finding a sustainable routine.
Q & A
What was the main challenge the speaker faced with their reading habit?
-The speaker's main challenge was finding time to read, as they felt they had not been able to read as much as they would like due to their busy schedule.
What strategy did the speaker decide to implement to create time for reading?
-The speaker decided to wake up earlier than usual, specifically at 5am every day, to see how many books they could read in a week with the additional time.
What beverage did the speaker consume to help them wake up and read in the morning?
-The speaker consumed a peppermint mocha to help them wake up and feel more excited about reading in the morning.
How many hours did the speaker read uninterruptedly on the first day of their challenge?
-The speaker read uninterruptedly for two hours on the first day of their challenge.
What was the genre of the book the speaker read during the challenge?
-The speaker read a Christmas rom-com, which is a type of light-hearted, entertaining romance novel.
How did the speaker's family members react to their early morning reading routine?
-The speaker's family members, including Ryan and their pet Spock, joined the speaker at times during the morning, but overall the routine was a solitary and peaceful experience for the speaker.
What was the speaker's attitude towards their reading material during the challenge?
-The speaker was enthusiastic and enjoyed the books they chose for the challenge, which contributed to their ability to read at 5am without feeling bored.
How did the speaker's sleep schedule change during the challenge?
-The speaker adjusted their sleep schedule to go to bed earlier, aiming for 7 hours of sleep, in order to accommodate their 5am wake-up times for reading.
What was the speaker's reading goal for the week?
-The speaker's goal was to read more books in a week than they typically would, and by the end of the challenge, they had read two and a half books.
What did the speaker decide about their future wake-up times after the challenge?
-The speaker decided not to continue waking up at 5am but might consider waking up at 6am instead, as they appreciated the uninterrupted time for their hobby.
What was the speaker's conclusion about the effectiveness of the challenge?
-The speaker concluded that the challenge was fruitful, as it helped them to read more books in a week than they usually would, and they appreciated the quiet and focused time for reading.
What additional activity did the speaker engage in during the challenge?
-The speaker also played chess during the challenge, which was a tempting distraction at times, but they managed to balance it with their reading.
Outlines
π Morning Reading Challenge: Waking Up Early to Read
The speaker, a book enthusiast and channel host, discusses their challenge of waking up at 5am to read books, despite their busy schedule. They share their experience of starting the day with a peppermint mocha and reading a Christmas rom-com, 'There's Something About Mary,' for two uninterrupted hours. The speaker finds the early morning reading session to be enjoyable and cozy, managing to read up to page 150 by 6:18am. They also mention the company of their family members and the excitement of reading an engaging book. By the end of day two, they have read nearly 200 pages and are eager to continue the challenge, highlighting the importance of choosing an exciting book for early morning reading.
βοΈ Coffee and Christmas Romance: The Morning Reading Routine
The speaker continues their morning reading challenge, this time with a focus on a Christmas romance book that they find entertaining and relaxing. They emphasize the significance of being excited about the book they are reading in the morning, as it helps them to stay awake and engaged at 5am. The speaker also talks about the benefits of reading at this time, as it provides a sense of 'me time' and relaxation. They share their progress, having read 160 pages by the end of day two and finishing a book within two days. The speaker also discusses their plans to continue the challenge and potentially adjust their sleep schedule to accommodate more reading time.
π Reading Christmas Books and the Benefits of Quiet Mornings
The speaker concludes their week-long morning reading challenge by reflecting on the experience and its outcomes. They share that they managed to read two and a half books during the week, a significant increase from their previous reading rate. The speaker also talks about the experiment of reading from bed and the decision to quit reading a book they didn't enjoy. They conclude that while the challenge was fruitful, they might not continue waking up at 5am but could consider 6am instead. The speaker appreciates the uninterrupted time for their hobby and encourages others to consider waking up earlier to indulge in their interests.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Reader
π‘Time Management
π‘Peppermint Mocha
π‘Christmas Rom-Com
π‘Sleep Schedule
π‘Uninterrupted Reading
π‘Coffee Creamer
π‘Book Challenge
π‘Caffeine
π‘Morning Routine
π‘Hobby
Highlights
The speaker created time to read by waking up at 5am every day for a week.
Initially, the speaker had no coffee at home and relied on a peppermint mocha to stay awake.
The speaker read uninterrupted for two hours, starting with the book 'There's Something About Mary'.
After 10 minutes of reading, the speaker was already engrossed in the book and felt very awake.
The speaker found the early morning reading sessions to be cozy and enjoyable.
On the first day, the speaker read up to page 150 by 6:18 a.m.
The speaker's husband, Ryan, and their child joined the reading session.
The speaker emphasized the importance of being excited about the book for the challenge.
On the second day, the speaker adjusted their sleep schedule to get more rest.
The speaker managed to read 160 pages by the end of the second day.
The speaker was tempted to play chess but chose to continue reading.
On the third day, the speaker did not wake up at 5am but still managed to finish a book.
The speaker bought creamer and managed to read 53 pages of 'All I Want For Christmas' by Maggie Knox.
The speaker's friend joined for a reading session, making the challenge more enjoyable.
By the end of the week, the speaker had read two and a half books.
The speaker concluded that waking up at 5am was fruitful but decided to wake up at 6am instead.
The speaker appreciated the uninterrupted time for a hobby and encouraged others to consider waking up earlier.
Transcripts
if you happen to be a reader or someone
who wants to be a reader you might have
had a conversation like this you talk
about a book you've read and then they
say yeah I haven't read a book since
middle school I just don't have time hey
no judgment here I've been relating to
that sentiment all too well
the only problem is I actually have an
entire Channel where I talk about books
so the fact that I actually haven't had
time to read is kind of a problem for me
so this week I thought I would just
create time out of thin air by waking up
earlier than I usually do and seeing how
many books I could read in a week if I
woke up at 5am every day
morning
I don't have any coffee at home so I'm
gonna
why I'm awake right now and in my car my
brain does not understand one peppermint
mocha I'm feeling much more excited now
as you can see
it's 5 25 and I'm gonna start reading
about the beginning of There's Something
About Mary it's a Christmas rom-com I
have my peppermint mocha and I'm just
gonna read uninterrupted for two hours
foreign
[Music]
it's only been 10 minutes but I'm kind
of obsessed with this I'm very awake I'm
already in the book so I don't need to
use any mental energy to get myself into
it I'm just straight up enjoying myself
right now I don't know what's happening
I'm having a great time it's just
completely silent and The Vibes are cozy
and I'm just getting to read I'm having
a good time
[Music]
[Applause]
it's now 6 18 a.m and look who joined me
Ryan woke up and came downstairs so
little Spock came too I'm on page 150 of
this book Now isn't that insane I was on
page like 90 when I woke up it's only 6
18 A.M
it's 7 A.M now so I've been reading for
an hour and a half and I'm almost on
page 200 this reading position is by far
the most dangerous I have a strong
feeling about to fall asleep
[Music]
day two waking up at 5am
I gotta go to Starbucks again I still
don't have coffee creamer so yesterday
was the first day I woke up at 5am on
Monday and I only got five hours of
sleep because I was going to bed at my
normal time so like midnight but last
night I went to bed at 9 30 p.m with
ease so I got seven hours of sleep it's
now 5 26. so you got a grande brown
sugar shake and espresso with soy milk
and I am on page two I'm on page 240 and
I think being excited to read the book
that I'm reading in the morning is
really important for this challenge
because if I was bored in a book I would
not could not read it at 5am but I'm
really enjoying this cute little cheesy
romance book it's just fun entertainment
so it actually feels like me time just
alone it feels relaxing it feels
exciting so far this challenge has been
great and I love it so far and I'm
actually excited for my sleep schedule
to change to where I could actually get
eight hours of sleep but still be waking
up at 5am because you definitely
appreciate it when like 10 a.m rolls
around and you've been up for five hours
it is the weirdest feeling so I have 160
pages left so if I read for two hours
straight I could finish this book by 7
30 and that would be one book read
already for the week on a Tuesday which
would be insane why are you over there
Spock
Spock just took his bone went to the
stairs looked back at me and then ran
back
I've been reading for an hour now and
it's funny because I've been tempted to
get my computer and play chess for the
past 30 minutes and I'm reading a scene
right now where they're at Thanksgiving
dinner and they're playing chess
they want to play but I'm not going to
wait a little bit longer I'm on page
318.
foreign
and I got to page 342. so I've read for
an hour and a half and now I'm starving
I think I'm gonna stop reading for right
now eat some food play some chess but
we're almost done with the book in two
days good morning it's now day three
Wednesday
I did not wake up at 5am because last
night I played chest 11 p.m but then I
finished my book if the goal of this
video is to read more books then it's
working it just happened at night I'm
making an entire video where I just read
Christmas books and review them so I
won't go into depth about how I felt
about this but I did read a book within
two days and we still have the rest of
the week to read books so so far this
challenge is going very well
foreign
pops 506 a.m day four guess who finally
bought creamer
I only got five hours of sleep oh it's
so cold I could fall back asleep right
now I need to drink this whoa look at
this light it's so cool
[Applause]
I started this book All I Want For
Christmas my by Maggie Knox I literally
think it's so funny that there might be
some people who are going to click on
this video specifically possibly males
who expect me to wake up at 5am and then
read like Atomic habits or something and
I read Christmas romance books
I'm on page 53. gosh this is the most
hard I've been to be over we don't need
to break up if we were never aligned is
that okay
[Music]
you shouldn't be mine because you're you
know
[Music]
Ryan's alarm is going off upstairs it
just became 6 00 a.m and I will say you
hit a point during this in the beginning
it just feels like why are you reading
at 5am when you're so sleepy but then
once you adjust the coffee and the
caffeine and it hits your brain and then
you're actually a few pages into the
book you get invested in the storyline
and then it's just very enjoyable
because there's nothing else I'd rather
be doing at this hour other than read so
it's just super uninterrupted like even
if I had time to read throughout the day
or the evening I just get so distracted
by other things I could be doing that I
probably wouldn't read this consistently
for this much amount of time you know
what I mean I'm on page 100. okay it's
now 8am and played some chess and then I
picked up coffee look how cute this is
my friend is actually about to come over
to read with me which is so fun so I got
her a coffee I got Ryan one how cute
[Music]
time
[Music]
good morning day five I was like mid-rem
cycle bro I was mid-term that was the
hardest I've had to wake up once I'm
awake it's kind of exciting it's so
weird I don't know if I should have an
energy drink coffee
how much sleep I got five hours baby
oh my gosh that feels so good okay
skincare wow okay get a roller for your
face that's the life hack don't look
better now
[Music]
[Music]
oh I'm on page 178 and I'm actually
really excited to see what happens at
this point so hopefully I wake up in a
second
because I'm very excited to read
oh
there's no way that just happened I need
to clean it up I need to wake up and
clean it up I was like where did most of
the coffee go I don't see it
right there okay take two 5 25. let's
read look how much of a Vibe this is
bro I'm not
going away
[Music]
I drew these girly pop stickers and
they're on my website haleyfam.com if
you want one hey guys this is me at 11
30 p.m and I'm Delirious I've had five
hours of sleep three nights this week
and I think it's finally catching up to
me but we only have to do it one more
time
for my last day of waking up at 5am I
thought I would do a little experiment
and not get out of bed for this one and
see if I could actually stay away
shocker shocker I fell asleep but mostly
because I didn't like this book and I
quit reading it actually but what's the
conclusion after waking up at 5am to
read every day this week I went from
reading zero books per week to two and a
half so it was definitely a fruitful
experiment but I don't think I'm gonna
be waking up at 5am anymore after this
video 6am perhaps because the
uninterrupted time to just do your hobby
was pretty unmatched but hey maybe
consider waking up 30 minutes earlier
though it's so fun to just be in a
completely quiet space and not feel
guilty for using an amount of time for a
hobby that you have thanks for watching
this week's video guys I'll see you on
the book Channel or on Instagram or on
Tick Tock or somewhere else on the
internet goodbye
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