5 to 9 before 9 to 5: Early risers on TikTok are dispelling the myth that Gen Z is lazy

To gain more autonomy over their time before the workday begins, many younger people are getting up before sunrise.

The youngest generation of employees has a reputation for being lazy, entitled, and essentially, a bunch of freeloaders who aren’t motivated to do anything except become wannabe influencers. But by that notion, it would be pretty tough to explain why so many Gen Zers are rolling out of bed before the sun rises.The latest TikTok trend, “5 to 9 before 9 to 5,” has twentysomethings waking bright and early in an effort to reclaim their time. They’re routinely waking up at 4:30 a.m. or even earlier so they can exercise, meditate, or basically just do whatever they want before the workday begins. While it sounds fairly exhausting, many report feeling energized, happier, and more accomplished.

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