Go to the gym at 5am before going to work. Good jumpstart to the day and then after work I can do whatever.

Maybe a stretch but- Golden Mouth of Ruin by Archspire

Side note: The Red Chord was awesome. Met them outside one of their shows about fifteen years ago and they were super friendly dudes.

You can do your job without your job becoming who you are. Leave your work at work. Put in the hours you agreed to, not more.