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Morning or Night Person: What time of day is your brain sharpest?

Daniel Pink , the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, argues that there are three types of people in the world: morning people, night people, and those in-betweeners.

Larks wake up early and are most productive in the morning. Owls stay up late and are more productive at night. And in-betweeners, well, they’re somewhere in the middle.

As it turns out, there’s some science to back up Pink’s claim. A study found that people’s cognitive performance varies depending on the time of day. The study found that people are better at problem-solving and creative tasks in the morning, while they’re better at memory tasks at night.

So, what does this all mean for you? If you’re a morning person, you should try to schedule your most important tasks for the morning hours. If you’re an owl, you should save your brainpower for the evening. And if you’re in-betweeners, you should try to find a balance between the two.

What time of day you find most productive may also come down to trial and error. By experimenting with different schedules, you can find the best time for you and your brain.

Genes may also determine whether you are a morning person or a night owl. A study looked at the genetics behind our sleeping preferences and found that there is more than just environment in play when it comes to getting your ideal circadian rhythm on time!

The researchers discovered hundreds of genes associated with being a night owl, including those related to metabolism, the biological clock, and some genes that function in the retina. All thanks to their analysis across almost 700 thousand people’s genomes–which gives us some insight into why certain personalities prefer the rising sun over setting dusk.

So if you’ve always wondered why you can’t function without that first cup of coffee in the morning or why you find yourself wide awake long after everyone else has gone to bed, it might just be in your DNA.

There is no magic formula that will work for everyone, so it’s important to experiment to find what works best for you. If you’re unsure where to start, try getting up an hour earlier and see how you feel. If that doesn’t work, try staying up an hour later.

Just remember to be patient and give yourself time to adjust to any new schedule. With a little trial and error, you’ll eventually find the perfect time of day for you.