The authors also point out that those who stay up later at night find more “creative ways” to solve their problems. As well, ignoring your alarm in the morning and listening to your body shows that you’re a person who is more likely to be ambitious and a leader instead of a follower. Let’s be honset–that’s way better than being known as someone who is lazy and “unmotivated.” While everyone tells us that we need to get up earlier and tackle the day–it may be more important to listen to the wants and needs of your body.
While the study specifically speaks about night owls, this can be correlated with a bigger picture takeaway of listening to your body and your energy levels. Sure, some of us are better in the morning than we are at night–so, those of you who are, go for it. Use your mornings for your brainstorming, your workouts, whatever it is you need. But, if you’re someone who functions better in the afternoon or night, pay attention to that as well. Also, tailor your life to best fit your energy and your body’s needs. You only have one body–you might as well listen to it.