Sleep patterns vary from person to person based on age, activity level and sleeping conditions. Chronotypes are a general way of classifying one’s sleeping pattern. “Chrono,” relates to time, and “type,” refers to one of four classifications: the Lion, the Dolphin, the Wolf and the Bear.
Each animal corresponds to a certain type of person. Do you feel most productive during the day or at night? Do you take that afternoon nap or do you power through the day? Knowing your chronotype can boost productivity and help you listen to your body.
Instead of fighting your body with a sleep schedule that doesn’t work for you, it’s best to work with your chronotype. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of a personal chronotype starts with knowing which one you are.
So let’s dive in to find out if you’re a bear, wolf, lion, or dolphin.[/vc_column_text][e way in the morning. If you fall into this group, it’s essential to get all pressing tasks done in the early hours and avoid big meetings in the late afternoon if at all possible. When a Lion is on, they’re on — but this energy fades quickly in the evening. To help keep energy flowing in the later parts of the day, full nights of sleep should be a priority for those in this group.
Dolphins
The best thing Dolphins can do is learn to conquer one thing at a time. Easing into the day with simple tasks will warm up the brain and help it get ready for more intense tasks. A Dolphin chronotype’s brain is always on, so it can be hard to nail down when the most effective time to work is. Creative sparks can hit randomly throughout the day and it’s important to take advantage of them. When it’s time for bed, dolphins should unwind and avoid distractions that could keep them from getting shut-eye, considering it’s difficult to sleep as it is.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#d3d3d3″ thickness=”2″ up=”20″ down=”20″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1591884176039{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Can You Change your Chronotype?
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]Biology plays a big role in determining one’s chronotype. Chemicals in the brain are what influence one’s circadian rhythm, and in turn, heavily influence one’s chronotype. Because of this, it’s hard to fully switch chronotypes. That being said, there are steps you can take to slightly shift a chronotype and minimize the drawbacks of their own. First, eating at appropriate times can curb unwanted sleepiness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”249″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]A high-protein breakfast shortly after waking will get bodily cycles running and help metabolic functions work smoothly. Early, carb-loaded dinners will prepare the body for sleep by helping digestive functions happen before bed — not when one is trying to sleep.
In addition, staying away from caffeine can help sync the body back up to a normal routine. While there may be a short-term positive effect to an afternoon coffee, these boosters can hurt a night’s sleep and evolve into a harmful cycle.
Lastly, going to bed and sticking to a set bedtime can truly help. While some chronotypes stay up later, if they slowly ease into a new, earlier bedtime, they can eventually feel more awake in the morning. The same is true if someone wishes to stay up later.
While chronotypes aren’t an exact science, they’re an interesting way to learn more about oneself. Generally, people will fall into one of the four categories, but it’s common to have subtle traits of more than one.
Circadian rhythms and chronotypes are relatively constant, but day-to-day energy has too many variables to define exactly when tasks should be completed. Hopefully, you can use this guide to better understand your work tendencies and become more efficient in the process. Regardless of your type, it’s important to feel comfortable in bed and get a good night’s rest.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#d3d3d3″ thickness=”2″ up=”20″ down=”20″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1591884176039{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
32% better sleep in 30 days with Unplug
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]When it comes to sleep, there are no quick fixes. Motion Nutrition’s natural sleep supporter Unplug isn’t designed to send you to sleep in the moment; it’s designed to change your relationship with sleep. By nourishing the mind with nutrients that are missing in the food we eat — day by day, for a month — Unplug gradually makes it easier to wind down and drift off.
After 30 days, Unplug users report:
– Stress and anxiety levels improve by 39%
– Sleep quality improves by 32%
– Time taken to fall asleep reduces by 52%
– Getting out of bed in the morning becomes easier by 36%
MOTION Unplug is not a sleeping pill that just knocks you out for hours on end. It’s a natural supplement that helps your body and mind relax by soothing the nervous system and promoting deep sleep. You should wake up feeling refreshed, not groggy like after taking a sleeping pill.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”250″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”solid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” size=”medium” icon_library=”” font_weight=”” font_style=”” text_transform=”” button_alignment=”” text=”Shop Eat Enjoy” font_family=”Montserrat” letter_spacing=”1″ hover_bg_color=”#5b5b5b” border_width=”2″ custom_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fmint.wpx.rightbrain.cloud%2Fbrand%2Featenjoy%2F|title:Blog||” bg_color=”#63c4ad” custom_class=”” icon_fontawesome=”” icon_openiconic=”” icon_typicons=”” icon_entypo=”” icon_linecons=”” icon_monosocial=”” icon_material=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” hover_border_color=”” line_color=”” switch_line_color=”” margin=””][vc_column][evc_button type=”solid” size=”medium” text=”View All Blog Posts” font_family=”Montserrat” letter_spacing=”1″ color=”#ffffff” hover_color=”#ffffff” hover_bg_color=”#5b5b5b” border_width=”2″ custom_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fmint.com.mt.conceptstadium.dev%2Fblog%2F|title:Blog||” bg_color=”#63c4ad”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
