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Social media is flooded with posts and videos touting the life-altering benefits of starting the day early.
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“I really didn’t want to start waking up at 5 a.m.,” he admits.
‘Get up early, take the baby, and let your wife rest and recover.'"
Diamond began rising early the very next day.
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“A happy wife equals a stress-free life,” he jokes.
“The first thing I do is drink water to hydrate myself,” he says.
After yoga, Diamond journals his thoughts and writes out his goals for the day.
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He follows this with weightlifting and a 20-minute mindfulness walk outdoors.
Morning Blues
Even with a structured routine, waking up early isn’t always easy.
Diamond admits it can be a struggle to find motivation some mornings.
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“The biggest challenge is getting my body moving when I don’t feel like it.
I’m grumpy most mornings,” he shares.
“I don’t wake up glowing and positive; I take action to be positive.”
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Taking time for self-care has enabled Diamond to support others better.
“Getting up early means no one bothers me,” he says.
He emphasizes the importance of being alone to achieve self-awareness.
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“People have trouble with this.
We have to be alone to truly understand who we are.
