{"id":2417,"date":"2024-02-02T10:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T09:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/?p=2417"},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T14:53:48","slug":"am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know if you are a morning or evening person?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Biorhythms_and_happiness_morning_people_versus_evening_people\" >Biorhythms and happiness: morning people versus evening people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Does_it_actually_matter_whether_you_are_a_morning_person_or_an_evening_person_And_can_you_change_yourself\" >Does it actually matter whether you are a morning person or an evening person? And can you change yourself?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Are_you_a_morning_person_%E2%80%A6\" >Are you a morning person &#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#%E2%80%A6_Or_rather_an_evening_person\" >&#8230; Or rather an evening person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Early_bird_vs_night_owl_pros_and_cons\" >Early bird vs. night owl: pros and cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Can_you_turn_an_evening_person_into_a_morning_person\" >Can you turn an evening person into a morning person?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#6_tips_for_night_owls_who_want_to_change_their_sleep_patterns\" >6 tips for night owls who want to change their sleep patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/am-i-a-morning-or-an-evening-person\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Are_you_a_morning_or_evening_person\" >Frequently Asked Questions: Are you a morning or evening person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biorhythms_and_happiness_morning_people_versus_evening_people\"><\/span>Biorhythms and happiness: morning people versus evening people  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Am I a morning or evening person? To answer that question, you can imagine a number of scenarios:<\/p>\n\n<p>The alarm clock radio plays loudly and pops a buzzer or, god forbid, the morning news into your ears at 7:00 am. How do you respond? Do you jump right out of bed, ready for a new day, or do you loathe that awful sound and long for some extra sleep? If you belong to the second group, you are often in a quandary. The hectic pace of the morning begins &#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>According to chronobiologist Niki Antypa of Leiden University, about 20-30% of the population is an evening person, while the same percentages are morning people. Among both morning and evening people, about half will be somewhere in between. And apparently women would prefer mornings more often than men.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_actually_matter_whether_you_are_a_morning_person_or_an_evening_person_And_can_you_change_yourself\"><\/span>Does it actually matter whether you are a morning person or an evening person? And can you change yourself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_a_morning_person_%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>Are you a morning person &#8230;  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Morning people seem to have no trouble getting up early. They immediately spring into action and feel energized, even in the early hours. Their energy level is already high enough to start the (work) day. During the day, their sleep pressure gradually increases, so they are often ready to go to sleep at around 10 p.m. in the evening. Are you a morning or evening person?<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6_Or_rather_an_evening_person\"><\/span><strong>&#8230; Or rather an evening person?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Evening people, on the other hand, need more time to wake up in the morning and have more trouble getting out of bed. They are late for work more often and it just takes exactly longer to get the day going. Their biological clock runs differently, causing them to peak later in the day, often in the evening hours.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Melatonin production occurs later, so going to bed early is often fruitless. When they do try, they often lie awake for long periods of time, which can lead to serious sleep problems. They usually do not seek their beds until after midnight.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vintage-close-old-morning-food.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Am I a morning or evening person\" class=\"wp-image-2256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vintage-close-old-morning-food-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vintage-close-old-morning-food-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_bird_vs_night_owl_pros_and_cons\"><\/span>Early bird vs. night owl: pros and cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news-archive.exeter.ac.uk\/featurednews\/title_701357_en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research from the University of Exeter<\/a> in England, which examined as many as 450,000 people, shows that morning people are generally less likely to suffer from depression and anxiety disorders than evening people.<\/p>\n\n<p>This large-scale study is highly representative and shows that early risers have a more positive start to the day. They take time for a healthy breakfast more often, are less rushed and less stressed. Moreover, our society often focuses on the daily routine of morning people, with work hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n<p>For evening people, the situation is different. Their biological rhythms are at odds with the traditional daily schedule and can lead to sleep deprivation. For example, if you go to sleep at midnight and get up at 6:30 a.m., you build up a 1 to 1.5-hour sleep deficit each night. This can lead to constant fatigue and irritability, a kind of &#8220;social&#8221; jet lag.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_turn_an_evening_person_into_a_morning_person\"><\/span>Can you turn an evening person into a morning person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>An interesting question! Which chronotype you are is a biologically determined preference and apparently partly genetic. But before you ask yourself if you can become a morning person, it is important to determine if you are really an evening person.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Perhaps you keep yourself awake longer than necessary due to intense activity, food choices that interfere with your sleep, or excessive use of blue-light screens? Some aspects of your sleep habits you can influence yourself. However, research indicates that our genes play a role in determining whether we are a morning or evening type, and that the number of hours of sleep required is different for each individual.<\/p>\n\n<p>Many successful people, including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson, swear by getting up early to make the most of their day. But radically changing your biological clock can be challenging.  <\/p>\n\n<p>You can try to adjust your rhythm gradually by following a modified sleep-wake pattern. However, also remember that even though you can influence your biorhythms, your chronotype can probably never change completely.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_tips_for_night_owls_who_want_to_change_their_sleep_patterns\"><\/span>6 tips for night owls who want to change their sleep patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider using a wake-up light or light alarm clock, which mimics the rising sun and wakes you up naturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you prefer a slower pace, start by opening all the curtains in the house and sitting by the window. While doing so, don&#8217;t forget to enjoy a healthy, nutritious and high-energy breakfast and an invigorating cup of coffee!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek out natural light first thing in the morning, such as taking a morning walk, which can improve both your energy and mental health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise a lot during the day but avoid intense exercise in the evening. Choose relaxation over exertion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradually shift your rhythm by getting up and going to bed 15 minutes earlier each day, and take time to get used to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the evening, use dim light instead of bright lights to stimulate melatonin production. Keep your bedroom as dark as possible for better sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Want more tips for sleeping better and by now know if you are a morning or evening person? Then be sure to read on in this blog:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/tips-for-better-sleep-10-tips\/\">10 Tips for a better night&#8217;s sleep!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Are_you_a_morning_or_evening_person\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions: Are you a morning or evening person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-d4a74d8c-9efa-4465-954a-28c164f73537\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Hoeveel procent van de mensen is een ochtendmens?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\">\n\n<p>About 30% to 40% of people consider themselves morning people. Some 50% consider themselves an evening person. Just under 10% go on late into the night and consider themselves a night owl.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-0d9e6dd0-2869-4f6e-9c9b-202d719a253c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Hoe laat staat een ochtendmens op?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\">\n\n<p>It is common for a morning person to get up early between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.. Morning people have a habit of getting out of bed without any problems. Evening people usually go to bed late, after midnight.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-8a4d175c-fce3-4ab6-bb5c-cdb27a97d6cb\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Waarom kan ik &#8216;s ochtends niet opstaan?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-275a10fc-81cd-4562-ac51-5bc891964e8e\">\n\n<p>Whether it has to do with stress, depression or simply too little sleep, it is wise to get out of bed immediately to establish a healthy rhythm. When you wake up, it is time to wake up quietly. Most people cannot get out of bed early because they have not slept enough hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biorhythms and happiness: morning people versus evening people Am I a morning or evening person? To answer that question, you can imagine a number of scenarios: The alarm clock radio plays loudly and pops a buzzer or, god forbid, the morning news into your ears at 7:00 am. How do you respond? 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