Society tends to put a negative connotation on those who stay up late at night. But being a night owl has more positive effects than being an early bird.
Since many students look for tips and tricks to be more successful within their respective careers, the time which they rise or rest is a highly debated topic.
Night owls tend to be more fruitful than early birds when it comes to creativity.
A 2007 study conducted by the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan found that people who have a habit of staying up late have more creative minds.
Researchers who conducted the study provided different age groups an activity that required them to complete a picture with straight and curved lines. The participants were scored on their originality, elaboration, fluidity, and flexibility factors. Those who identified as night owls passed the test with no problem, while early birds struggled to achieve an average score.
The study suggests that being a night owl may enhance your creativity. Several popular creatives, including YouTube creator and animator Alex A., who only gave her last initial, from the channel “Alex’s Corner” produces content other than her videos at night. “
I guess it [the night time] gives me time to explore new ideas and get more creative since I'm more relaxed at night,” Alex said in a Discord private message.
I tend to come up with more ideas of what to draw or paint at night than I do during the day. It feels like my brain is more inventive at those hours.
Night owls also tend to be more mentally alert for a longer amount of time in comparison to early birds.
In a 2009 article in Science magazine, a group of researchers from the University of Liege in Belgium measured participants' brain activity when they woke up and again 10 and a half hours later.
After the allotted time, early birds "had lower brain activity in brain regions linked to attention,” according to the study.
The ability to be more mentally alert for a longer time is beneficial because more tasks can be accomplished.
However, my colleague makes a good point that waking up early can improve productivity in a person’s daily life.
When I wake up early for work, it feels like I have more time to do homework or chores and I feel more productive at the end of the day.
While this is a good point, I also find myself productive in activities that allow me to express myself, rather than complete everyday tasks.
With most people asleep during the late hours of the evening, night owls enjoy tranquility while they practice their hobbies.
As a night owl, over the years I’ve spent large amounts of time practicing different art styles with only the moon and stars to keep me company.
I’m unable to do this during the day since those I live with are awake, which leaves me with limited time and focus to practice my art.
During the nighttime, my household is peaceful because almost no one disrupts me, making night the perfect time to explore my creativity.
People who are more active at night have a keen ability to harness their creativity and effectively use their waking hours.
