People who wake up very early, how early do you go to bed? How do you deal with feeling tired in the middle of the day?

I keep seeing a ton of videos about 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM morning routines, and they’re always super motivating - but almost no one talks about the discipline it actually takes to go to bed early enough to make that schedule realistic. I’m trying to build more consistency around my sleep routine, and I’m realizing that the real challenge isn’t waking up early… it’s shutting down at night, avoiding distractions, and actually getting myself into bed on time.

For those of you who regularly wake up early, what time do you go to bed? Do you keep a strict bedtime, or is it more flexible? And how did you build the habit so it wasn’t just a short-term burst of motivation?

I’d also love to hear what your nighttime routine looks like. What do you do to stay disciplined about winding down? Do you avoid screens or use alarms/reminders to cue bedtime?

Lastly, if you hit a slump during the day (assuming you do), how do you manage it without throwing off your entire schedule? Do you nap, power through, adjust your evening, or something else?

I really want to tighten up my discipline around sleep and wake times, so any tips, systems, or personal experiences would be super helpful.