"That title's not a typo. The 5-to-9 is the time period before and after the 9-to-5 workday. Social media influencers have racked up millions of views showing off their outside-of-work schedules-#5to9routine has more than 35 million views on TikTok. During these videos, quick cuts of clips show off aspirational mornings and evenings packed with journaling, working out, meditating, cleaning, side hustling, and more. The trend's an offshoot of the " 5am club," which counts Mark Zuckerberg and Michelle Obama as early-rising members."
"The structure of the routine is a key part of making it work, well-being coach Adrienne Adhami told Vogue, in order to clearly separate work and personal time. Starting with a clear transition, like showering or changing clothes, can help, as can using lotions or candles with specific scents during discrete phases of your day. A third space can also set 5-to-9 time apart from the rest of the day."
5-to-9 refers to the time before and after the standard workday and has gained viral traction on TikTok with #5to9routine drawing tens of millions of views. Influencers showcase condensed morning and evening rituals that include journaling, workouts, meditation, cleaning, and side hustles. The approach derives from the 5am club and aims to convert passive leisure into productive personal-time activities like meal-prepping. Practical tips include starting with a clear transition (showering or changing clothes), using scent cues, and using a separate third space such as a gym or coffee shop to separate personal time. Experts caution against over-structuring leisure, stress the importance of sleep, and warn that rigid routines can contribute to burnout.
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