While I wonder sometimes why I ever chose a career that meant that I would be up at five in the morning, it is a reality that I deal with on a daily basis. I am not a morning person, and at times I really struggle waking up every day. So there are a few things that I do to start my day to ensure that I am awake and alert when I walk into the office a few hours after I get out of bed. One of the most important things I do is wake up and have a fresh cup of coffee.