#91. I Woke Up at 5AM for a Month: Here's What Actually Changed + How To Do It

We're officially halfway through the year, which means it's time to pull those goals back out and ask ourselves a very important question:How's that going?In this episode, I'm sharing a mid-year life update, reviewing my 2026 goals, talking about what's working, what's not, and what I want to focus on for the second half of the year.I'm also wrapping up June's habit challenge: waking up at 5AM every day.Did it magically transform my life? Kinda.Did it significantly reduce my anxiety, help me feel more grounded, improve my productivity, and strengthen my trust in myself? Absolutely.I'm sharing the biggest lessons I learned from a month of early mornings, why I plan to keep doing it, and the six things that made it possible for me to go from hittting snooze every 9 minutes for a full hour, to leaping out of bed at the first ring of the alarm.We also talk about:Why keeping promises to yourself matters more than almost anything elseThe surprising connection between consistency and self-confidenceManaging ADHD during one of the busiest months of my yearWhy accountability can make or break a new habitMy obsession with goal reviews and planning for the futureWhy my next big challenge is learning how to ask for help in my businessMy new habit challenge for July: a daily morning walkIf you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, behind on your goals, or like you need a reset, this episode is your reminder that you do not have to wait until January to start again.Let's figure it out together.If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd subscribe, leave a rating and review, or share it with a friend. It helps more than you know.Support the show💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜What to do now?Subscribe to the channel! Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredoutFollow us on TikTok: @mostlyallfiguredoutTo connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective!Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout ‬Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it.Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio