The 5 AM Routine

As of recently I've started to try a new routine on for size. That routine consists of going to bed not so late and waking up early, 5 AM to be exact. I made the decision to make the switch after reading a couple articles on the web and seeing much positive feedback. The action of waking up early was focused on trying to fix my sluggishness, rushing and inability to eat a good breakfast in the morning. My goal with this switch was not only to grin and bear it for a week or two but make this a permanent thing moving forward.

The first couple of days through this trial I was hoping for all the positive benefits that were mentioned by bloggers; positive mindset, extra time for getting tasks done and getting a workout in. During the first couple of days I was able to get up, after a couple presses on the snooze button, and head right to the gym. At the gym I did feel tired still, but I after getting through the first couple of minutes of my workout I started to feel this sense of alertness. My body started to wake up a lot faster than normal and I began to feel very good both physically and mentally. Following my session at the gym leading into the latter parts of the week I was able to meditate for 20 minutes and cook a good breakfast. In the early parts of the week I just got back from the gym and watched TV. However, being able to finally get over the hump and do more than just exercise, I saw a great upside; time in the morning seemed to move much slower and I wasn't in a rush to get ready for work or rush my breakfast. The feeling of being able to give myself the couple extra hours really put a huge change on my everyday routine. Looking back I hope that I'm never to go back to waking up at 8 or 9 AM to start my day.

Vocabulary List:
1. Routine (noun) - A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
2. Feedback (noun) - information about reactions to a product, person's performance of a task, etc.
3. Goal (noun) - the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
4. Benefit (noun) an advantage or profit gained from something 
5.Alertness (noun) - the quality of being alert
6. Upside (noun) - the positive or favorable aspect of something 

Vocabulary Exercise: Word Search

Grammar Point:  Types of punctuation. 

Period: a period is used at the end of a sentence
Exclamation Point: an exclamation point is used at the end of a command or exclamation
Question Mark: a question mark is used at the end of a question

Grammar Practice:

Directions: Place the correct punctuation mark at the end of each phrase, sentence. 

1. This new routine I started is amazing __

2. Can someone give me their feedback on how energetic I am __

3. I've completed one of my goals __

4. Did you benefit from this routine __

5. I can't believe the upside __

6. My alertness has increased tremendously since I've began this routine __