Balancing Huberman’s Daily Routine: A 9 to 5 Journey

Everyone aspires to be as smart (and jacked) as Andrew Huberman but with a corporate 9 to 5 (or 6), this may seem impossible to attain. But fear not! You can still reap the benefits of Huberman’s wise words with a busy schedule. Let’s break down my daily routine where I try to cram in as many of the positive actions that support the six pillars of life: morning sunlight, daily movement, quality nutrition, stress control, healthy relationships, and deep sleep.

Take this with a grain of salt as many factors can disrupt my routine, however I try to stick to it as much as I can.

Wake up @6am

I usually wake up at 6 AM aided by my trusted phone alarm and lamp. I have set up my lamp to turn on 10 minutes before my alarm goes and get gradually brighter so it mimics the sunrise. To overcome sleep inertia, I jump right out of bed and flood my room with all the lights as I get ready for work.

I mix about 6 grams of creatine, and half a scoop of pre-workout with some water to get some caffeine before my workout. A jar of overnight oats for breakfast provides my morning glucose boost and I take my Vitamin D supplement. I tend to reserve my phone use until I’m done with breakfast to connect with my family and loved ones. I grab my packed lunch, and a post/pre-workout snack and head to…