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Morning people, how do you manage to wake up early like 5 am as a computer person? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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You know that rule "shut down all screens" 1 hour before sleep, but there's always something to watch/to program etc. Have you found the discipline to do it regularly?

How do you deal with the going-out in the evening, if you strive to wake up at that time?

Do you have some interesting/intense routine like running, which was quite common in american movies?

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 8 hours ago

I used to do this when I had a 1.5 hours commute (one way). If you can avoid it, don't do it. The world is not built for people that have to get up at 5 and be in bed by 10. I would run on 6.5 hours of sleep on average and I was constantly exhausted.

If you're a developer like me, it affects your productivity as well as your health. I would carpool, so I could nod off for a few winks on the way home. Sometimes when I was the one driving. It's bad for you. Don't do it.

If you must do it, the key is to make it a habit. Go to bed at the same time every night. Give yourself enough time to fall asleep and get a full 7-8 hours. Put away devices. Avoid any caffeine and alcohol after lunch. Get in shape if you can, it will help you sleep better. Avoid spicy foods in the evenings.

Stick to the schedule even on weekends, or at least don't try to make up for lost sleep then. It doesn't work.

You can still tinker, but you will have little time except weekends. Write down your ideas during the week and then hit the ground running when you have free time.

Don't forget to take time for yourself, family and touching some grass. Your computers will always be there. People will not.