Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: March 1, 2025
- Individual chronotypes, stress levels, and work patterns significantly impact how well-rested you feel.
- Disruptions to the sleep-wake cycle, such as artificial light and irregular schedules, can lead to mood instability.
- Consistent wake-up times, aligned with your natural rhythm, are crucial for energy and focus.
- Prioritizing sleep quality and sufficient rest is more important than adhering to a specific wake-up time.
- 1. The science of waking up ‘right’
- 2. Can a person’s chronotype be changed?
- 3. The ideal sleep schedule — what is really holding you back?
- 4. Does creativity affect your preference for sleep time?
- 5. The issue of sleep debt — why weekend rest isn’t always enough
- 6. Is earlier always better?
- 7. 8 ways to wake up better
- 8. The Takeaways