You wake up and your brain is already racing with today’s meetings, unread emails, and half-finished projects. Before you’ve even had your first coffee, your day is already off and running.

But could you be using these hours more effectively? According to research by Michael Smolensky and Lynne Lamberg in The Body Clock Guide to Better Health, the early part of the day holds a unique advantage.

Getting your work done early in the day can be beneficial for your overall routine.Credit:

Most people reach peak alertness around 10AM, with their best coordination and mental clarity following soon after. This natural rhythm creates ideal conditions for focused, high-impact work, yet too often, that precious window is lost to email triage, status meetings and low-value busywork.

In my work with professionals and teams across industries, I see the same pattern: brilliant people using........

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