Morning vs. Night: The Battle of Sleep Schedules (and How to Find Your Perfect Routine)
Morning birds vs. Night Owls: What’s the Difference?
A chronotype is your body’s natural inclination to sleep and wake at certain times. Think of it as your internal clock’s personality. It’s not just about preference—it’s biology.
Morning birds tend to wake up early, feel most alert in the morning, and wind down earlier in the evening.
Night owls feel groggy in the morning but hit their stride in the late afternoon or even late at night.
And then there’s a whole spectrum in between—some of us are somewhere in the middle, and that’s perfectly normal too!
Here are a few clues to help you figure OUT YOUR chronotype
Best time of day for focus?
Morning bird: early morning / Night Owl: late evening
Alarm clock needed?
Morning bird: rarely / Night owl: always
Most energetic at...
Morning bird: 9 AM / Night owl: 9 PM
Bedtime preference
Morning bird: before 10 PM / Night owl: after midnight
LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR Night OwlS:
Ease into your mornings: Build in slow starts with light stretching, quiet time, or gentle music.
Avoid bright screens late at night: Yes, you’re naturally up late, but blue light can still delay your sleep further.
Negotiate flexibility: If your job allows, shift tasks requiring deep focus to later hours.
Soothe your mind: implement aromatherapy to calm the overactive mind before bed with Rory’s Sensory Essential Oils that are applied directly on pulse point for quickest absorption!
LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR Morning birds:
Capitalize on early hours: Knock out your most important tasks before lunch.
Guard your evening wind-down: Avoid overstimulation after dinner—think books over emails.
Be social early: Morning people often crash early, so try scheduling workouts or coffee meetups earlier in the day.
Boost your afternoon energy: counteract midday crashes with Rory’s Natural Energy Hydro Mist!
Universal Tips (Because We All Need Sleep):
Create a bedtime routine: Your brain loves rituals. Dim lights, play some soft music, and sit on some sleepy herbal tea.
Consistency is key: Try to wake and sleep at the same time every day—even weekends.
Get natural light early: Especially helpful for night owls trying to shift for earlier hours.
Create a routine that complements your chronotype and unique sleep goals by consulting with Rory’s wellness experts!
Balance Is Key
You don’t have to force yourself into a “morning person” mold to be successful. Instead of fighting your nature, learn to optimize it.
The goal isn’t to change who you are. It’s to sync your lifestyle with your biology—so you sleep better and feel better!
