I have always pictured myself having a morning routine like Rory and Lorelai Gilmore. If you haven't seen "Gilmore Girls," the plot is centered on the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter , who are actually more like best friends. They live in a picturesque town called Stars Hollow and often begin their day over coffee at Luke's Diner.
Time appears to stand still as they chat over bottomless refills. In real life, even when you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, the minutes don't stretch as long as they do on a TV show. A more realistic option is to get up earlier and try to pack more into your morning routine .
That's the thought process behind the " 5 to 9 before 9 to 5 " trend on TikTok, where users vlog about their morning routine and how it helps them feel more energized and productive at work. For the unfamiliar, this trend involves making the most of the hours before (or after) a 9-to-5 job, whether it's exercising, hanging out with friends, or taking a luxurious bath. I recently put the productivity trend to the test and truthfully couldn't keep my energy up throughout the day.
By the time I finished work, I actually felt like I needed a nap. Ahead, learn more about how it went for me. What Is the "5 to 9 before 9 to 5" Trend? The trend refers to the hours between 5 a.
m. and 9 a.m.
or 5 p.m. and 9 p.
m., depending on how you organize your day. Early risers use these hours to journal, make breakfast, run errands, tidy up around the house , or do anythi.