![]() ![]() or a night owl and need 6 hours and sleep from 4 a.m. You can be an early bird and need 8 hours and sleep from 9 p.m. Which chronotype you are is, incidentally, independent of how many hours of sleep you need in order to be truly rested. It’s undisputed that there is an internal clock that essentially determines whether you get up in the morning full of energy after a restful sleep or whether you are more likely to enjoy the evening hours instead. The remaining 80% are mixed types, displaying a little bit of both tendencies. Scientists have found out that about 20% of humans can be clearly assigned to one of the two chronotypes, “early risers” or “late risers.” This black-and-white animal analogy cannot, of course, be translated perfectly to humans. Night owls on the other hand are nocturnal and prefer to spend the day sleeping –– they’re happiest during the night. ![]() Larks are the birds whose cheerful song wakes you up in the morning in that lovely, persistent way. One who prefers later hours is called a night owl. What’s an early riser?Īn early risers is popularly known as an early bird or morning lark. So we’ve taken a look at how you can learn to get up earlier and still remain attuned to your internal clock. The most important thing is that you find a sustainable way to successfully balance your internal clock and the rhythm of the rest of your life. How do I become an early riser? And is it even worth it? The answer is both yes and no. What are the real benefits of getting up earlier, and when is it better to stay in bed? We’ll show you how to be an early bird – just read on… Early risers live longer, are more successful, and are generally happier, so they say. ![]()
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