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I used to exercise first thing in the morning. Not anymore. I’ve found that exercising first thing in the morning actually sucks my energy, leaving me with less than I started.

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Now that I am a seasoned veteran to this imprisoning time of a shift five consecutive days of the week, here are the things I have come to despise about it.

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1. Get up early. Even earlier than you’re used to. Walk through the dark to your first cup of coffee. Put your phone in your pocket and keep in there.

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There’s something in the air in the early mornings.

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