Is staying up past your bedtime really that bad?
For some, being a night owl is something they picked up from their teenage years.
For others, it is part of their routine.
Here are the benefits of being a night owl.
Night Owls Are More Creative.
They always have creative solutions to any problem.
A study confirms that night owls can find creative alternatives to whatever situation they face.
They are also more original with their ideas.
Night Owls Are Mentally Alert.
Morning people hit the ground running every morning, but they also tire out sooner.
A study confirms that people who go to sleep late have better reaction times and shows a striking difference in mental awareness.
The test compared the two groups and their reaction times in the morning and evening.
Both groups did well in the morning.
However, the early risers were beaten in the evening as the night owls sustained a longer period of mental awareness.
Night Owls Have Special Strength.
They might be superior in physical strength too!
The leg strength of the two groups was studied.
It resulted that the early birds’ strength remained consistent throughout the day whilst the night owls’ strength had a sudden boost by the evening.
It was assumed that morning people would have more strength in the morning and fade out by evening.
However, strength levels remained the same.
Night Owl Parents On Duty.
Night owls who have recently become parents might discover that they have a secret weapon.
Newborns don’t usually sleep the full 8 hours as adults do, and therefore a night owl is most likely to be awake when the newborn awakes.
Being a night owl can be an asset in parenthood.
And in the morning, the early bird can take over.
Night Owls Have Better Critical Thinking Skills.
1,000 students were studied and those who considered themselves night owls scored the highest on inductive reasoning.
Inductive reasoning is a part of critical thinking and often considered as a sign of intelligence and a predictor of success.
Night Owls Have More Time For Hobbies.
While everyone else is asleep, night owls come out to play.
Night owls get a few more hours to do the things they love, such as painting, playing guitar, writing poetry.
They know how to keep their passions alive.
This means that night owls have more time to de-stress, as they devote time to things that slow down time.
A great way to unwind before bed.
Are you a night owl or an early bird? Let us know!
