Andrew Huberman's Morning Daily Routine Explained in 7 simple steps | The Odd Angle

When I tried Andrew Huberman's Morning Routine. 

Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and professor at Stanford University who has gained popularity for his research on the brain and behavior. He is known for his podcast the "Huberman lab" where he discusses science based facts and lifestyle techniques and I too have been binge watching him for productivity and personal development. It all started with a youtube short in which I saw Andrew explaining how exposure to sunlight in the early day can help you fall asleep and to take quality sleep and it blew my mind, then i discovered Andrew Huberman. After discovering his content I found Andrew's morning routine is quite popular and is considered to be effective.

Therefore I started to follow his morning routine and every morning i decided to capture sunrise to measure my progress.

Let me first tell you How Huberman spends his morning.

1. Wake up early: 

Huberman wakes up at 5:30 am every day to give himself plenty of time to complete his morning routine before starting work. 

I too have always been more comfortable with waking up early as I am mostly an early bird except I have some academic assignments to submit on next day. So i did not find too difficult to wake up early, i set my alarm for 6:10 and i generally wake till 6:15 or 6:25. Here I have adjusted my waking up time as per my requirement you too can wake up a bit early or even a bit late but keep it before sunrise.

2. Hydrate: 

He drinks a large glass of salt water as soon as he wakes up to rehydrate after a night's sleep. This really helps as Huberman says our body tend to be deficient of electrolytes in the morning after a sleep so we need to feed ourselves with it.

This is most difficult of all as I was habitual of having tea or sweet beverages in the morning and having a glass of salt water would feel like vomiting, it tastes terrible but soon it became habit and I no longer feel disgusting after drinking salt water. I initially added a little salt and gradually i increased salt quantity, you too can try this hack.

3. Sunlight exposure: 

This component sets apart Huberman's routine from other. Exposure to sunlight in the morning sets you up for the day. Our body functions according to circadian rhythm which is body clock, it is regulated by sunlight. So when we see sun early in the morning it triggers our brain to feel awake and after 10-12 hrs in absence of sunlight it triggers brain to fall asleep. That's how it controls our sleep cycles and let's you feel more wakefulness. You should also watch setting sun if possible it prepares you for a good sleep. There may be rainy days where there will no sun or cloud days then simply day light would also work. There are people who prefer waking up too early like 4 am, they should expose themselves to bright light, may be standing before bulb or lamp early morning.

I can confidently say my sleep cycle has improved after regular exposure to sunlight in the morning. I preferred meditating in the sunlight. Every morning I would Click pictures of rising sun and would send those snaps to my friends I hope some of them read it and know why every morning jatin was sending snaps with sun.

4. Movement: 

Huberman does some form of movement or exercise every morning, whether it's yoga, stretching, or weightlifting. He believes that movement helps wake up the body and mind and prepares him for the day ahead.

I too did some streching every morning to my self into action. I then do push ups and gradually i have progressed in the number of Push ups i could do.

5. Meditation: 

After exercising, Huberman spends 20-30 minutes meditating. He uses this time to clear his mind and focus on his breath, which he finds helps him stay calm and focused throughout the day.

I had this app in my phone called Insights timer which I have been using to meditate since last 3 years. However I struggle with consistency sometimes. Now when I perform other tasks as well along with meditation, it has been more consistent action for me.

I suggest you to try movement and meditation, it will save your time and even effort.

6. Breakfast:

Huberman eats a high-protein breakfast, usually consisting of eggs and vegetables. He believes that a protein-rich breakfast helps keep him full and energized throughout the morning.

However I did not take breakfast because it makes me feel more full and thus i don't feel like working so I generally prefer tea only. 

If you generally take breakfast then do include protein-rich diet in it.

7. Planning: 

Before starting work, Huberman spends some time reviewing his schedule and prioritizing his tasks for the day. He believes that having a clear plan helps him stay organized and productive.

I have been planning my days in the night since last 3 years and it has certainly helped me in being more productive and intentional about my life. However I changed it to morning, I have my diary where I prioritize my actions for day.

I strongly suggest you to do that.

Here's link to Andrew Huberman's Podcast 

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Authored by : Jatin Mathur