Why are we either night owls or early birds and is change possible?
Ever since as far back as I can remember I’ve been a night owl – far more focussed, energetic and motivated during the late evenings.
This was back when I had a forced routine of going to bed ‘early’ to wake up for school.
Even in adult life where I’ve both had a choice or been forced into a routine of waking up at early hours due to a job I’ve found that hasn’t changed. I function better at night, no matter what routine I get into.
Is there a reason for this and is change possible? Are there also ‘Mid day people’?
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Some have theorized that it was beneficial in early human history of hunter gatherers – so that there was always a group awake and alert to guard and protect the tribe while the rest sleeps. It’s very handy for survival to always be on alert in the wild. The early birds can rest while the night owls guard and vice versa.
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