A CEO who wakes up without an alarm shared 5 tips to help you be a morning person by hacking your body's internal clock

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Branislav Nikolic is the CEO of AYO, a wearable device for light therapy. He used his fascination with circadian rhythm — the body's internal clock — to become more alert and energized in the morning.

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Kate Hudson says her morning routine involves lemon water, meditation, and a 'great new thing'

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Kate Hudson

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I dove headfirst into the unhinged Morning Routine Industrial Complex

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Napping felt like a luxury I couldn't enjoy as a parent. Now I know it makes me more productive, so it's part of my routine.

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The author felt tired all the time but didn't think she could fit a nap into her schedule.

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I followed Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel's morning routine for a week. I finally understand the appeal of waking up early.

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(L) Evan Spiegel in 2023; (M) Screenshot of the time 5 a.m.; (R) BI reporter Mykenna Maniece.

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From Tim Cook to Anna Wintour, these 15 successful people wake up before 6 a.m.

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Anna Wintour.

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I followed Apple CEO Tim Cook's morning routine for a week. It left me exhausted and with a budding caffeine addiction.

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On Thursday, I was ready for work with my iced vanilla latte from Dunkin'.

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