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Alexis Russell's avatar

Detox drink ... "But it was nasty" lolololol

Also, I was all in until you said, "But you probably should" 😂 ... I am not a morning person but discipline is necessary and I will become a morning person!

I'm currently creating my own 30 day journey for April and waking up earlier is part of my plan...pray for me as I try this new lifestyle. And!! I'm looking forward to the new perspective of, "The best part about waking up early is the feeling of getting to noon and thinking, “wow, it’s only noon?” – instead of, “ugh, it’s noon already!”

Thanks for sharing, Erin!

If you're looking to create a more productive lifestyle, read this post!

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Hahaha you were tapped out from the title!! lol. Yeah sometimes it's those little shifts that make all the difference. So glad you enjoyed this post Alexis!! xx

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Brieanna Lightfoot Smith's avatar

“All successful people are not morning people but they are disciplined.”

Also yay to letting the nanny in! That means yall found someone! How exciting.

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Yesss! She's been a Godsend, truly!

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Shanel's avatar

Much needed sign I need to get it together lol

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Lorena's avatar

I’ve never been a morning person up until recently (2 years ago) when I started my own business and I understood there are nit enough hours in the day. I love the 1000 minute rule. Definitely puts time into perspective

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Literally not enough!! These days be flying by like they got somewhere to be! lol

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Darren Marlar's avatar

Wait a second... I thought the best part of waking up was Folgers in your cup!

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Joy Lonay's avatar

I know I need to get up early and go to bed earlier. This is the conviction I need lol

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rosilynn's avatar

This was so engaging to listen to and you’ve inspired me to wake up early!

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Yay!! I love doing the voiceovers! I'm gonna try to do them for all of my posts. Thanks for listening Rosilynn xx

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Mel Madiba's avatar

I've always been a morning person and always been a 5 am kinda gal. My discipline issues arise when I don't have work or things planned for the morning, and then I wake up and scroll. I had a hang over my life and time when I was doing #75Hard, but a whole lot of life happened, including a lot of close deaths. So now that I've healed and given myself grace, I need to get back to waking up and starting the day immediately, instead of wasting my dollars on TikTok lol

PS, I have been around since early 2019/late 2018 on YouTube and I love you on Substack. It just feels right up your alley! Can't wait till you celebrate 1000 paid subs soon xx

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Kayla Person's avatar

I agree 5 am makes a difference. I was so fit then. But I get so tired mid day because I don’t like to go to bed. Lol.

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Omg same! I have the worse afternoon crash when I don’t get enough sleep! lol. But I try to push through and just go to bed earlier instead of napping and then not being sleepy for bed.

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Brieanna Lightfoot Smith's avatar

As a mom of 4 I’ve woken up as early as 3 am. This gives me 3 to 4 hours of solid think time, quiet, devotional, etc. I usually end up taking an afternoon nap which isn’t a biggie since I start winding down mentally around 2:30/3 anyway.

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Whew! Bri! 3am is insane lol. BUT, do what works for you girl! However you can get it done, get it done honeyyy

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Brieanna Lightfoot Smith's avatar

girl it is and was lol. but God gave me the grace for it until baby girl was born

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Beulah Julius of GAP's avatar

Love how realistic and insightful this post is!🧡 Thank you so much. I’m personally a 5am girlie when I can help it for all the reasons you shared.

Saving this for the future!

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Yessss! I woke up at 5:30a for a pilates class and I'm feeling unstoppable (and a little drowsy) lol

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Taaharah Holistic's avatar

Amazing read and I agree ✅✅

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Tysm Taaharah! xx

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Jessica Diyaolu's avatar

Fantastic read! Thank you, definitely a wake up call 📞

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Wow thank you Jessica!! xx

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Jessica Diyaolu's avatar

You are so welcome ❤️

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Quisha's avatar

Wow, this is so timely! I was literally just looking up how to wake up as early as a night owl YESTERDAY! I have had insomnia since I was young and use to feel like I thrived as a night owl. But now as a mom of a teenager and a 1 year old who is building a business while working from home, it is just not working for me any more. I crave time for me to have to myself and waking up earlier seems like the only option. There is resistance because I hate the optics and self-righteousness that morning people tend to possess and share with the world (cue eye-roll). But your outlook has been really helpful for me. I despise the notion that waking up early is the only way to be successful, nevertheless, my goal is to also just become more disciplined with my time. So thank you for this! ^_^

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Yes!! I totally agree. I feel like once you define WHY it makes sense to you, then it makes it easier to commit to. Loosely doing it simply because "successful people do it" is not enough. So happy you enjoyed! xx

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Jazzmin Castro's avatar

Loved listening to this🫶🏽 and what detox drink was it lol so we can stay away hahaha have a wonderful productive day filled with love and positivity!

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Simply Put with Erin On Demand's avatar

Omg so happy you loved listening!! It's a peach one by Yogi. It's not too too bad, but it ain't too good either. But what detox tea is?! I'm on the hunt lol.

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Coco's avatar

I keep returning to the line about time being currency, so powerful!

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