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The journey began with a fundamental step: a time audit. The author meticulously cataloged daily hours, discovering a significant waste between 10 p.m. and midnight spent binging on Netflix and scrolling through social media. This realization led to the decision to either sleep earlier or wake up earlier, paving the way for the eventual 5 a.m. wake-up time.
Gradually, the author adjusted wake-up times in small increments instead of switching to an early rise overnight. This gradual approach minimizes the shock to the system while allowing the body to adapt comfortably.