Why it matters
An earlier start gives many people quiet time for exercise, reading or planning before the day gets busy. The goal is not to be up at 5 am. It is to wake at a time that gives you the morning you want.
Sleep experts generally recommend a consistent wake time. A steady rhythm can make mornings feel easier, and early waking works best when bedtime moves earlier too.
Cutting sleep to wake early usually backfires. If you are a shift worker, a new parent or have a sleep condition, adapt this habit or check with a doctor.