I’m definitely an early bird. No matter what time I go to sleep, I always wake up somewhere between 6.30 and 7. It can be frustrating. If I’ve had a late night or barely slept, I still can’t seem to drift past that point. The upside is that I almost never need an alarm clock.
Mornings are when I’m at my best, especially after coffee. I wake up, journal, plan the day, work out, and then start work. Things are quieter in the morning. Fewer questions, fewer interruptions, and a solid stretch of focus until the first meeting lands. It’s easily my most productive part of the day.
The flip side is the evening. After 9pm, I start to crash. I can still do low-energy things. Watching TV, reading, a bit of gaming, or being out with friends or family is fine. But ask me to write a meaningful paragraph for a book, or do anything technical, and I really struggle. My brain just isn’t built for it.
I’ve worked with people who are the complete opposite. Night owls who burn the midnight oil and roll in late the next day. I’ve always been a bit amazed at how they do it. For me, morning sunlight is fuel. Once that window passes, it’s gone.
Are you a morning bird or a night owl?
