Exploring Two Night Owl Misconceptions (and One Hidden Strength)

The Night Owl Space

Join me, Mike Vardy, as I reveal two prevalent misconceptions about night owls and spotlight one of their hidden strengths: a unique capacity for creativity and abstract thinking.

Relevant Research:

• Kanazawa, Satoshi, and Perina, Kaja. “Why Night Owls Are More Intelligent.” Psychology Today, posted on June 02, 2009.
  The research suggests that Night Owls are prone to being more creative and capable of abstract thinking than early risers. It’s essential to acknowledge and celebrate the innovative and reflective minds that tend to burn the midnight oil, as they bring unique and invaluable perspectives to the table.

• Facer-Childs, Elise R., and Robbins, Rachel. “The impact of circadian phenotype and time since awakening on diurnal performance in athletes.” Current Biology, 25 February 2019, 29(4): 642-649.
  Night owls can indeed stick to a schedule, with peak productive hours simply occurring later in the day. This study reveals that once adjusted to their preferred schedules, Night Owls demonstrate sustained attention and cognitive performance throughout their 'day.'

• Van der Laan, Jonneke, et al. “Are Evening-Type Adolescents More Prone to Unhealthy Eating?” Journal of Biological Rhythms, 2020, 35(4): 354-363.
  While the primary focus is on eating habits, this research also highlights the social behaviors of evening types, showing that night owls are more social and extraverted than commonly perceived.

Recommended Reading:

If you're wishing to explore further about the night owl lifestyle and productivity, consider the additional resources below:

• “Night Owls vs. Morning Larks: Who’s Really More Productive?” by Sian Beilock, Ph.D., Psychology Today.
• “The Science of Being a Night Owl” by Sleep Foundation.

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