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It's a fallacy to assume that people who rise early are inherently more productive while neglecting the vital component of sleep. Without adequate rest—ideally around eight hours—waking early can lead to burnout rather than results. Many who strive to rise before dawn aren’t prioritizing sleep, often sacrificing their health for misguided productivity.
A healthier alternative is to focus on balancing waking hours with a good night’s sleep. If you wish to wake up at 5:30 a.m., ensure that you go to bed early enough to actualize the benefits of restorative sleep. Individual sleep patterns vary, and tools like sleep trackers can provide insight into sleep quality and duration, emphasizing that more time spent in bed doesn’t always translate to more sleep.