waking up between 3 and 5 AM as a time that some traditions associate with mindfulness, energy, and inner awareness.
But there are also practical explanations. Sleep cycles, stress, hormones, caffeine, alcohol, irregular schedules, and health conditions can all make a person wake up in the early morning hours.
Why 3 AM Feels So Different
Your sleep is not the same all night. It moves through different stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep. REM sleep becomes more common in the second half of the night, and this
