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Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by glenda »

digitalsushi wrote: post #6

Alarm goes off at 6. I hit snooze 12 times until it's about 7. I half doze, half ruminate on why I can't just get out of bed at 6. The hour I steal from myself gives me immeasurable pleasure. Around 7 I make it down into the bathroom, where I check political news for about a half hour. I ruminate on how unhealthy my eating habits are. I take a shower, and get out of the house by 8. On the ride in, I try to use positi…

That was beautiful. Your morning routine is very similar to mine was last year before the company I was working for 'wasn't able to pay me anymore' -- which is possibly one of the best things that could have happened at that time!

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by kdamken »

jaugernauts wrote: post #34

Eh, most responses are idealistic here. I am not sure how many are speaking truth. I work for one of the FANG. Workload is 60 hrs per week. 8:30 am- get up and get ready 9-30 am- start for office 10 am- in office 12-15 pm- lunch. No eating at desk 1-15 pm- tea 5-30 pm - leave office 6- 7-30 pm- go to a coffee shop and see any girl is worth talking.lol. I am single. 8 pm - Gym 9-30 - Dinner 9-30 pm to 11 pm - again wo…

Sad way to look at things. Have you ever had luck with women? Are you in shape? I'm guessing you might be because you go to the gym. If not, work on packing on some muscle.

Then, focus on having fun, interesting hobbies and going out and meeting people. Build an interesting life first and it will be easier to find someone to share it with.

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by bbcbasic »

masonic wrote: post #32

06:00 - woke up 06:05 - got out of bed 06:10 - dragged a comb across my head 06:15 - Found my way downstairs 06:20 - drank a cup 06:30 - looking up, I noticed I was late 06:32 - found my coat, and grabbed my hat 06:33 - made the bus in seconds flat ... 16:30 - Found my way upstairs and had a smoke 16:50 - Somebody spoke and I went into a dream

Have to catch an early train Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn't make it on time

'Cause it takes me sho long Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear Blame it on the train But the boss is already there

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by masonic »

bbcbasic wrote: post #53
masonic wrote: post #32

06:00 - woke up 06:05 - got out of bed 06:10 - dragged a comb across my head 06:15 - Found my way downstairs 06:20 - drank a cup 06:30 - looking up, I noticed I was late 06:32 - found my coat, and grabbed my hat 06:33 - made the bus in seconds flat ... 16:30 - Found my way upstairs and had a smoke 16:50 - Somebody spoke and I went into a dream

Have to catch an early train Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn't make it on time 'Cause it takes me sho long Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear Blame it on the train But the boss is already there

A lot of people don't realize who wrote that song; the original album credit said just "Christopher".

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by SubuSS »

wry_discontent wrote: post #25
SubuSS wrote: post #15

- Wake up at 430-5 (Used to use an alarm, now it is a natural thing. I am also asleep by 930pm and usually catch a couple of naps over the weekend). - Take my dog out, hit the restroom, have breakfast - Train on my bike for 1-1.5 hours - Try real hard to catch my bus at 735. I usually miss nowadays, So I hitch a ride with my wife at 845 to the bus stop. - reach by 915 or so. Coffee and coding. I try to get some codin…

Do you find going to bed at 930pm hurts your social life? That is by far the largest thing keeping me from the "early to bed, early to rise" lifestyle. I like going out with people, or generally engaging with others at night.

I think lost login captured it perfectly. I used to hang out late when I was younger, but nowadays My daughter and dog ensure that I am home for the night:)

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by bbcbasic »

masonic wrote: post #54
bbcbasic wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Have to catch an early train Got to be to work by nine And if I had an air-o-plane I still couldn't make it on time 'Cause it takes me sho long Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear Blame it on the train But the boss is already there

A lot of people don't realize who wrote that song; the original album credit said just "Christopher".

Wow Prince yet again

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by ak39 »

glenda wrote: post #51
digitalsushi wrote: post #6

Alarm goes off at 6. I hit snooze 12 times until it's about 7. I half doze, half ruminate on why I can't just get out of bed at 6. The hour I steal from myself gives me immeasurable pleasure. Around 7 I make it down into the bathroom, where I check political news for about a half hour. I ruminate on how unhealthy my eating habits are. I take a shower, and get out of the house by 8. On the ride in, I try to use positi…

That was beautiful. Your morning routine is very similar to mine was last year before the company I was working for 'wasn't able to pay me anymore' -- which is possibly one of the best things that could have happened at that time!

Excellent. Some more details? What happened afterwards?

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by timbernard »

It took me time and reflections for building a decent morning routine, I think the best way was to realize what tended to ruin my day just after waking up: checking social media, checking emails, browsing the internet ...

In other words, filling my head with too much different data and information. That was exhausting me and 99% of the time, it was not worth it.

I believe it is important for me to start the day by focusing on one thing, whatever it is, whether it's a project, a dream or learning new things. Usually, I take advantage of this time to read great books to reflect upon.

Re: Ask HN: What is your morning routine?

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Post by jordif »

For me the morning route give me the power and focus for all the day, so it's very important.

I wake up at 5:30 and I meditate for 5-10 minutes. After that I eat, I check the Slack to see if I have any important request from the team during the day (we are in three different timezones, Spain, Japan, SF). I prioritize and add to the calendar my day tasks (if I have to do a task, it means that is important and it has to be schedule in a proper time to put focus on it).

After that I do sport from 7 to 8. Sometimes I go to the gym for some cardio exercise and another times just for a 30-45min run.

I arrive to the office at 08:15.

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