The man who was the leader of the free world was, of course, the man known as, "The Man in the Prime Minister's Office".There is a man named Voltaire.Bob Dylan.The man is Charles Bukowski.What do these men have in common besides being geniuses?They are known for being nocturnal.Studies show that night owls have a higher IQ than early birds, and this may be because of a link between creative output and the dark hours of the night.If you want to join this elite group of people, you need to know that night owls are more prone to depression than morning birds, and you should make sure to stay healthy as you transition to this exciting time of your life.
Step 1: If you want to wake up later every night, go to bed a little later.
Taking it day by day is the best way to transition into a night owl's life.Unless you are in a rush, you should try to go to bed and wake up later each day.Night owls usually go to bed between midnight and five in the morning, though you can decide what the term means to you.Once you transition to your ideal sleeping and waking time, you need to find a schedule that works for you and that you stick to it.It is equally important to go to bed and wake up at the same time as it is to get a good amount of sleep.If you have an erratic sleep schedule, getting 8 hours of sleep each night won't make you feel rested.Your mind will become accustomed to your new energy cycle once you find a routine.
Step 2: Plan for naps if you can't wake up later.
If you have to wake up at a certain time every morning but want to go to bed later, then you should make sure to sleep as much as you can during the day.If you only take one or two power naps throughout the day, you may be able to get the rest you need.People say that an hour of sleep is equal to 10 minutes of intense focused meditation.If you want to be a night owl but you still have to get up early in the morning, then you might consider meditating.All you have to do is focus on breathing and keep your eyes closed.
Step 3: It is important to give yourself some time to sleep.
Transitioning to the night owl lifestyle will cause you to go to bed later, but you should still have a time for yourself to wind down so that you can sleep.All visual stimuli, including your phone, computer, and TV, should be turned off at least an hour before bed so your mind can go into sleep mode.If you watch hours of videos and then try to go to bed, your mind will still be racing.
Step 4: Let your family and friends know about your plans.
It is important to let your friends and family know about your lifestyle change.This will prevent your parents or roommates from making too much noise in the morning and will lead them to respect your lifestyle.If you live alone, letting the friends you see frequently know about your decision can be helpful because they wont call you or come knocking on your door early, and they won't send you emails at seven in the morning expecting a response.Since you will be staying up late, your friends or family members may be willing to hang out with you later in the evening.
Step 5: You can find work that supports your lifestyle.
If you really want to be a night owl, you should find a way to work or study that works for you.You can work for an international company in a different time zone, so you can communicate with your coworkers and get work done in the middle of the night.As long as you get the job done, you can be a writer, a contract position, or both.It is possible to set up a study schedule that will allow you to be productive at night and to get up in time for your exams.If you are in a creative field, such as painting, photography, design, or acting, you may be able to get a lot of your work done in the dark.It may be easier for you to do it because you will have fewer interruptions.
Step 6: While everyone is sleeping, enjoy the quiet.
The world will be asleep when you get to work if you are a night owl.Whether you live alone or with a roommate, you will have the sense that the world has slowed down just enough for you to catch your breath and get to work.You should have a sense of calm and peace if there are only a few lights on in your neighborhood.This time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life will allow you to do what you want.It is possible to get creative, do some homework, talk to other night owls, or just hang out in your living room and read a magazine.You can do whatever you want without being slowed down if you take advantage of the fact that no one will disturb you.
Step 7: It is cheaper to use your appliances at night.
If you want to be a night owl, you should use your dishwasher, oven, and other appliances during the day.You can do your laundry at night if you have a washing machine and dryer.Not only will you be able to use your appliances, but you will also save money because you won't have to worry about other people in your building or home.When you can use your appliances more cheaply is when you should look into your utility company's peak and off-peak rates.
Step 8: As much space as possible in your home.
You can use the time when everyone else is sleeping to hang out in different parts of your home if you don't live alone.You might be able to hang out in the living room on your own without being interrupted, or take advantage of the office that is normally used by your roommates.If you want to get some fresh air, you can step out on your balcony or yard.If you focus on cooking for the next day and don't eat late-night, you can start a baking project in your kitchen.Do you want to be in your home when other people are in it?You can take advantage of the alone time you have there.You can do yoga in a room with a hardwood floor that is normally taken.You are the king of the castle when it is dark.
Step 9: Write your ideas down.
Night owls like to get their work done in the dark.If you are a creative person, you can use this time to get started.If you find a calm space, play some light music, light a candle, and just focus on working and writing down whatever comes to your head, you'll be good to go.It is possible to avoid the internet in order to focus on the work in front of you.You may not be used to working with a pen and paper, but it may be the thing that gets your creative juices flowing.If you tend to do your work in front of a computer, it can be a good way to separate your creative work from your day job.Some business people recommend standing up at your kitchen counter at night to generate new ideas instead of sitting down.
Step 10: It's best to focus on one project at a time.
One thing you can do to take advantage of the night owl lifestyle is that you won't have to deal with a lot of distraction from the outside world.You won't get annoying phone calls from telemarketers, you wont get a lot of emails from your work, and you will not have anyone knocking on your door asking if you'd like to buy a candy bar.If you stick to one project at a time, your nighttime hours will be the most productive because you won't be distracted.One night can be set aside for a creative project.You can spend a week or a month working on it.A different aspect of your job can be set aside each night.If you want to be efficient, avoid multi-tasking as much as possible.Being a night owl makes it much easier to focus on one project at a time, so you should take advantage of that.
Step 11: You can check out late-night dining, working or hanging out.
One advantage of being a night owl is that you are free to work on your own projects, and there is nothing wrong in wanting to hang out with other night owls.You should look into grabbing a late-night snack with a fellow night owl at a diner, hanging out at coffee shop that is open until midnight, or even if you just want to keep it healthy.You don't have to be alone all the time because you are a night owl.Ask other night owls where they hang out at night.You can still feel part of a community even if you are late for a movie, a cool bar or a restaurant.
Step 12: You can make a schedule around your energy cycle.
It is possible to take advantage of your night owl lifestyle by making a plan in advance to make sure you maximize your energy peaks and valleys.If you have trouble getting up in the mornings and don't feel like you're fully functional until some time after noon, instead of having important meetings or making important decisions before then, save the easy stuff.When your energy goes down, you should know.If you feel tired around 2:30 pm every day, you can plan to walk around for a while, instead of working through a pile of work.If you have a short story you want to work on in the evening, and your friend asks you to catch a late movie, you should put it off.When you are sleepy or tired, you want to be able to catch that creative lightning in a bottle.
Step 13: Don't eat late-night.
Night owls tend to eat a fourth meal late in the night.These meals can be problematic because most people tend to eat them when they get a craving, spend another hour or two in front of the computer or television, and then pass out shortly thereafter, leading them to burn very few calories after eating some extra food.If you want to avoid the late-night meal, you can plan for dinner as late as 9 or 10 pm, and have some healthy snacks around, such as almonds, yogurt, or bananas.You may be more likely to get in a late evening workout if you are a night owl.It is okay to work out in the evening, but remember that it makes you less ready for bed, and that is contrary to what people think.Make sure you leave a few hours between working out and sleeping if you plan to work out late.You can check out a late or 24 hour gym if you want to work out late.If you want to run in the evenings, try to do it with a running buddy or in a place where you will be safe, with many other runners doing the same.
Step 14: Make sure you get enough light.
You might not be spending a lot of time in the sun if you are a night owl.It is important to get some sunlight to protect against the risk of many diseases, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and others, while you don't have to be outdoors all day.It is possible to protect yourself from insomnia, depression, and having an overly active immune system by getting enough sun.If you want to stay healthy, you should spend at least 10 minutes in the sun per day with some of your skin exposed.If the sun isn't out, it's important to spend at least half an hour outdoors for your mental and physical health.
Step 15: To avoid isolation, chat with other night owls.
One of the benefits of being a night owl is that you can get your work done without distraction, but it can also cause you to spend more time by yourself.If you are okay with a lot of solo time, you should make a point of socializing or being around people at least a few times a day.This can make you feel like you are not alone in the universe.You can swap ideas with other night owls if you talk to them at night, when you need a break from work or creativity.It is important to connect with people when you can.It is not possible to socialize with people you know every day.If you want to keep yourself from feeling isolated, you need to step out of your house at least twice a day and talk to people.Your mental health can be improved by small human interactions.
Step 16: Stand up to work.
If you are a night owl, you may spend a lot of time sitting at your computer or watching tv.If you want to stay healthy and keep your spine straight, you need to spend some time standing.Investing in a standing desk can help you with your health.Sitting down can hurt your arms, back, and neck and make you feel less motivated to get work done.If you want to break up your routine, you can try to do it for at least a few hours each evening.You don't need a standing desk or a computer when you're standing up.You can do other things, like chat on the phone or think aloud, instead of sitting down.
Step 17: It's important to get enough sleep.
Night owls don't get enough sleep.They might stay up late into the night and then wake up early, hoping a few cans of soda will keep them alert.To create a life that allows you to stay up late and get enough rest, you should make sure you don't fall into the trap of being a night owl.If you are stuck with a schedule that requires you to wake up early, then you need to seriously consider whether or not being a night owl is right for you.If you want to make it work, you should try to change your schedule so you can wake up later.
Step 18: Don't drink too much coffee.
Night owls drink more caffeine than early birds.If you drink too much, you can crash, give yourself headaches, and keep you from being productive.If you want to fall asleep more easily in the evenings, you should avoid having coffee after noon.If you stay up late past midnight, you should not have coffee after 3 pm.You will feel jittery when you try to get to bed because you will be staying up much later than you need to.It's a good idea to have just one or two beverages a day.You can have enough to give you a boost, but not so much that you become dependent on it.You can replace your coffee with a low-caffeine tea if you feel like you have too much coffee.It will make you feel less jittery.Don't drink energy drinks as much as you can.They are very sweet and will lead to a crash later on.