Night owls, on the other hand, flourish on a different timetable.
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Biological differences between early birds and night owls exist, says Matchock.
Most of us arent extreme early birds or night owls but fall somewhere in the middle of these categories.
But the time of day each of us tends to thrive in is acting like partly influenced by genetics.
Morning types wake up relatively early with little sleep inertia, or grogginess, he explains.
They have their peak productivity early in the day.
Night types tend to wake up later in the morning.
Heres how to tap into your biologyand use a little strategyto come out on top.
Make it as detailed as possible and prioritize what you gotta get done.
With a concrete roadmap for your morning, youll be able to make it through your a.m. lull.
That can lead to dramatic improvements in a.m. reaction time, alertness, mood and productivity, says Matchock.
A commute makes all the difference in terms of how early you actually have to get up.
Do Auto-Pilot Projects First
Not all job responsibilities require the same amount of brain power, says Levit.
For night owls, that means the late afternoon and evening, but there is flexibility.
Bring Some Work Home
From 7 to 9 p.m., many night owls are firing on all cylinders.
Take advantage your biology by reserving these hours for heavy-lifting tasks.
Sometimes folks request adjusted hours to avoid rush hour traffic or to accommodate child care, says Cafasso.
What really matters is that you explain how this will help you get your work done more efficiently.
Depending on your office culture, it can be a reasonable request in todays work environment.
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