u/Rayyanmir

I never had a good morning routine because I was always failing.

All those meditations, journaling, cold showers and morning gyms was just a waste of time for me as I would last maximum 3-4 days and then was back sleeping till 10am. I think I just have no discipline.

But around a month ago I found a video about something called sunlight latency, basically how fast you get outside into natural light after waking up.

I decided to try it and started walking outside for 10-15 minutes first thing in the morning and honestly it actually changed so much.

Within a week my sleep improved so much that I started waking up before my alarm and I also noticed my focus got significantly better as I can now focus around 6 hours a day pretty easily (before that I couldn't do more than 2-3 hours without getting constantly distracted).

The science behind it is pretty interesting. Morning sunlight triggers cortisol and also starts a 15-hour countdown in your brain. Get sun at 7:30am and your body starts producing melatonin around 10:30-11pm naturally.

Trying to build discipline on top of a broken sleep cycle is almost impossible as your body is going to fight you the whole time.

Fix your sleep!

Does anyone have a habit that fixed everything else for them? Or are you still looking for one?

I’ve already read 2 books this month💪

First book was (8/10) - 48 Laws of Power Really great book, but since I just started reading, it felt a bit overwhelming sometimes. Some parts were hard to fully understand at first.

Second book was (9.5/10) - The Courage to Be Disliked This book is honestly amazing. So many great insights that completely change the way you look at yourself, relationships, and decisions.

Both books are great tbh Now I genuinely don’t understand why I used to spend so much time scrolling before 😂

1. Be honest before you even open your laptop

5-7 hours of real studying is completely different from 5-7 hours of sitting at a desk. Before I started each session I wrote down exactly what I needed to finish that day. Not a vague "study math," but specific chapters and outcomes. Without that, the hours just evaporate and you have nothing to show for them by 10pm.

2. Your focus is your most valuable resource. Protect it.

I gave myself one phone check per hour, that was it. Just use any app blockers to block your phone!! The moment I stopped letting my brain constantly switch modes, everything I was studying started sticking way better.

3. Not all study hours are equal

I always saved my hardest material for the first part of my session when my brain was actually sharp. And I completely stopped rereading my notes, because that feels productive but does almost nothing. Instead I quizzed myself, worked through practice problems, and explained concepts out loud.

4. Build the routine so the routine carries you

The biggest shift for me was studying at the same time every day, in the same place. After about a week it stopped feeling like a decision I had to make. My brain just knew what was coming. On top of that: eat properly, sleep properly, do not skip meals thinking you are saving time. Treat it like a job. Show up, do the work, then fully disconnect at the end.

5. Track what you actually covered, not just how long you sat there

Every night I spent two minutes writing down what I genuinely got through, not just "studied for four hours," but specifically what topics I covered and what still needed work. It keeps you honest. It also helps you catch when you are quietly falling behind before it turns into a real problem. And honestly, crossing things off a list at the end of the day feels good enough to keep you going the next morning.

The number of hours matters less than how consistent and intentional you are inside them. Find what works for you and cut everything that does not.

What is a study tip that actually worked for you?

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I wouldn't actually do it as I was always failing, like literally always.

And what changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet, It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I wouldn't actually do it as I was always failing, like literally always.

And what changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet, It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I was addicted to distractions. Phone while eating, music while walking, youtube while cooking. I hadn't been alone with my own thoughts in probably years.

The second i felt silence, i'd panic and reach for something just to fill the void.

Then i saw a video saying our brains literally need boredom to work properly. Creative thinking, problem solving, even basic self-awareness all happen during mental downtime.

And back then i was giving my brain zero downtime.

So i thought it would be cool to try the "boredom" challenge i kept seeing here on reddit. But everyone was doing 30 days and that felt crazy, so i tried just 10.

What I actually did:

Morning coffee with zero input. Just me, coffee, and whatever thoughts showed up.

Walks without headphones. 15-30 minutes of just walking and listening to things i had never actually heard before.

Meals without my phone. Just food and silence.

5-minute wait rule. Before grabbing my phone when bored, i'd sit with it for 5 minutes first. Most of the time i didn't even want it after that.

Days 1-3: Anxious, irritable, constantly reaching for my phone and finding nothing there. It felt so... boring. Which was kind of the whole point.

Days 3-6: During a boring walk i randomly remembered this song my grandfather used to play when i was a kid. Started thinking about calling him. Then i actually did. Best conversation we'd had in years.

My brain had been too cluttered to even access my own memories.

Days 6-9: I solved a work problem that had been stressing me out for weeks. Just out of nowhere while washing dishes in silence. Then got an idea for a side project. Then another one 😄

What actually changed after 10 days:

I remembered who i actually am. Turns out i have real opinions and ideas that aren't just a reflection of whatever algorithm i've been feeding my brain.

My sleep fixed itself within a few days.

I became genuinely present with people. Actually listening instead of waiting for my turn to talk changed every single conversation.

I got so driven that i started reading, going to the gym, and i finally decided to quit p*rn. All from just 10 days of silence.

I got excited about small things again. I spent 15 minutes just watching the street from my window yesterday and genuinely enjoyed it.

I still use my phone. I still watch youtube. But i also just sit and stare sometimes now. And those moments are honestly some of the best parts of my day.

The person i was avoiding with all that noise turned out to be someone worth knowing.

Try eating one meal today with no phone, no music, no podcast. Just you and your food. See what shows up.

Your brain is way more interesting than your screen.

Who is ready to try this challenge?

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I wouldn't actually do it as I was always failing, like literally always.

And what changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet, It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I wouldn't actually do it as I was always failing, like literally always.

And what changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet, It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I thought I wouldn't actually do it as I was always failing, like literally always.

And what changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet, It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I didn't think I'd actually do it. I was always failing, like literally always.

What changed wasn't the workout plan, it wasn't some new diet. It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(i'm not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet, this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

Day 244... I actually forgot what day I was on last week. A few months ago I was counting every single morning like my life depended on it. That small shift told me more than any milestone ever could.

How my life changed

At month 3 I talked about how quiet my head got. That quietness is just my normal now. I don't even notice it anymore, which is wild to think about.

What I didn't expect is what the quiet actually turns into after a few more months. It becomes drive. Not the fake hyped-up motivation you get on day one, but something steadier and stronger. Like you actually believe in yourself now and that feels unfamiliar.

I'm going to the gym consistently, reading my bible every day, and my boss told me recently that I'm a completely different person at work. I can just sit down and work. No negotiating with myself, no fighting urges, just work. I didn't know that was possible before.

The first month felt like a victory lap. Don't wait for that feeling. The real stuff compounds quietly over months and then one day you look up and your life is unrecognizable.

How I am maintaining it

Still feel like sh!t some days and still have moments where i want to throw it all away. That part didn't magically disappear at some milestone.

But when i feel that, I don't fight it anymore. I just think about today. That's it. Not forever, not a year, just today. One more day of not quiting.

I also use same setup I've had since month 3. Opal keeps my phone from pulling me back, and Purposa app helps me be more focused on my goals and habits.

Advice

Stop trying to quit forever. It's too heavy. Just quit today.

And stop running from yourself. All of these habits are just exits. Close the exits and you'll be surprised what you find when you finally sit still.

Still rooting for every single one of you 🙌

What day are you on?

I'm not gonna lie, I didn't think I'd actually do it. I was always failing, like literally always.

What changed wasn't the workout plan. It wasn't some new diet. It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(im not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet — this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I didn't think I'd actually do it. I was always failing, like literally always.

What changed wasn't the workout plan. It wasn't some new diet. It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(im not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet — this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?

I'm not gonna lie, I didn't think I'd actually do it. I was always failing, like literally always.

What changed wasn't the workout plan. It wasn't some new diet. It was the moment I got genuinely disgusted with where I was and decided I was done negotiating with myself.

Now I'm looking at my before photo and it feels like a different lifetime. Different body, different habits, different standards for what I accept in my own life.

My life now is so different. I have real goals, I have purpose, and I actually feel great.

I started my coaching business(im not selling it here guys!!!) I cut 80lbs And I'm about to buy my dream car...

If you're reading this and you haven't started yet — this is your sign. Get locked in, get mad at yourself, and just try to be better today. One day at a time.

I'm curious why haven't you started till now? What's been the problem?