Project Life

Experiment Overview

A 30-day experiment testing the impact of a 5AM wake-up routine on overall productivity, energy levels, and well-being. The structured morning included meditation, reading, and focused work time before the typical workday begins.

Key Findings

• 37% increase in daily task completion compared to baseline
• Improved focus duration from average 35 minutes to 52 minutes
• Most challenging aspect: maintaining consistent sleep schedule
• Unexpected benefit: reduced evening stress and better wind-down routine
• 28% reduction in social media usage due to morning structure

Adjustments Made

After week one, adjusted evening routine to start at 9PM instead of 10PM to ensure adequate sleep. By week three, modified the morning schedule to include 10 minutes of light stretching before meditation which improved energy flow.

Long-term Sustainability

While the full 5AM routine proved challenging to maintain every day, a modified version (5:30AM wake-up, 3 days per week) has been integrated as a permanent lifestyle change with positive ongoing benefits.