Ask HN: How to get 'in the zone' (out of your usual 'zone' hours)?

I'm somewhat of a night owl. I have trouble getting up and trouble concentrating really well (getting 'in the zone') early in the day. Around 4pm I suddenly begin focusing far better and being far more productive. In my experience this is true of many developers, and is something some companies foster.<p>It was never a problem, as I've mostly spent my work time as a freelancer or as a PhD student, where it was possible to start late and finish late, and I had no family to worry about.<p>Nowadays, I have a daugther, and a job which I have to commute to. It isn't really possible for me to work late with a young daughter and with the consulting work I do. However I still fight against this problem of finding it so hard to concentrate in the mornings, and being really productive when I have to pack up and run for a train.<p>Have any HN readers had any joy 'realigning' themselves or simply have good tips/mind hacks to get into the zone? I'd love to feel in the morning how I feel in the late afternoon and through the evening. I could get so much done!