[_emacsomancer_]

> The important thing is your first few hours after waking go to your most important goals.

Why? I find I'm often more productive at the end of the day than the beginning. And more productive late at night than early in the morning. I find the obsession with waking up early very strange (and often counter-productive).

[randomsearch]

Some people are more effective in the morning, others later on. The morning and night owl thing is backed up by scientific evidence.

NB - I previously didn’t believe this, and posted so in the past. After reading “why we sleep” that cites evidence to the contrary, I admit I’m wrong.

[bcheung]

I originally thought I was a night owl as well. I think it was for other reasons though and there is a legitimate benefit that is unique to mornings. It has a lot to do with lifestyle.

It's not an exact science and there's not a lot of literature on it yet but some variables to consider:

Are you referring to mornings working on what is important to you personally, or are you referring to mornings at a day job that you're just punching a clock? Motivation and interest are going to play a key role here.

Are you consistently waking up at the same time or are you thinking about a few times you woke up and were tired? It must be consistent for circadian rhythm to adjust.

Do you have time alone to yourself in the morning or are other people already up and around you? Depending on lifestyle, people often have more time to themselves at night than morning so that might be part of the reason.

Do you have a routine to wake up in the morning? Certain triggers like sunlight, drinking water for hydration, electrolytes, and moving around, don't happen for the majority of people until much later in the day. Without these people are not going to be at their best. Many people who are early risers incorporate these and other types of rituals (exercise, cold showers, meditation). Without them, their mornings would not be as productive.

Are you giving yourself enough time in the morning to be at a relaxed pace without worrying about the clock or is it a rush to get to work?

[stordoff]

I suspect it's individual - I've always found myself more productive at night, to the point where I can be sleep deprived and borderline passing off, but I know if I make it another few hours (to around 1am) I'll start waking up again (then start falling asleep again as the sun comes up).