Morning People Are Happier Than Night Owls: Are You a Morning Person?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/09/14 21:00:00

Related Topics: Lifestyle, Sleep, Morning Person, Night Owl

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	Yes, I'm a morning person.	194 votes	30%
	No, I'm a night owl.	447 votes	70%

Are you a morning person? Then we have good news for you! You're happier and healthier than people who despise the early morning, according to a new study. The study looked into more than 700 adults with all sorts of different sleep patterns. The findings showed that if you get at least eight hours of sleep a night, your health and outlook on life can improve. So, are you a morning person or a night owl?

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McCate 2012/09/15 03:21:13

No, I'm a night owl.

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I get up at 5am only because I have to. I am not thrilled about it.

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lolitalovely 2012/09/15 14:38:30

No, I'm a night owl.

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But I'm a very happy person.

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johannes titus shetunyenga 2012/09/15 14:31:45

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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i use to be happy morning time as every night thing are dark,means every things concerned violence happens night time soh i will be happy morning time whn i pass through the night till morng in a peacefully means.

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Libertys Martyr 2012/09/15 13:58:39

No, I'm a night owl.

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Let's put it this way... It's 7 in themorning in California and no I didn't just wake up.

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yoana to Liberty... 2012/09/15 16:47:32

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I like the way u think

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Luv♥Luv 2012/09/15 13:10:31

No, I'm a night owl.

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Night Owl for the most part. I disagree that Morning people are happier.

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ssmithix 2012/09/15 12:58:07

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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Actually I'm a tweener. Get to bed by 11, up at 7. I'm happy with that schedule everyday if I can get it

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SilveryRow 2012/09/15 12:14:06

No, I'm a night owl.

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Misleading... The study says getting eight hours sleep improves health and outlook, it doesn't say at what time these people get up/go to sleep.

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ed 2012/09/15 12:03:22

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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love the mornings.

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Joe Blow 2012/09/15 11:58:26 (edited)

No, I'm a night owl.

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A lot of people I encounter in the day are boring conservative prudes. In contrast, most night people are chill, but have the proclivity to be irresponsible, untrustworthy, and have substance abuse issues. BTW, I'm a night-shifter, but sometimes work the day-shift.

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Stacie 2012/09/15 11:46:54

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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As a rule, yes.

However, I do have my moments.

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Todd Parsons 2012/09/15 11:12:00

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I'd have to agree on this for the most... I think it's because the night owls still need to get up early for work so their not getting enough sleep and are cranky!

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nina 2012/09/15 09:50:26

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I wake up pretty easily but I get excitable at night so I'm not sure

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helli.candy 2012/09/15 09:38:46

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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cause i hear (/and sing :D) every morning this song when im in the bath :3

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UNEEQ 2012/09/15 08:21:25

No, I'm a night owl.

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I am definitely a night owl, I get so much more energy at night time and am up most nights until between 2AM and 3AM and then up, much to my horror at 6AM to go for a run, the gym and be at work at around 8AM.

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Emily Barrington 2012/09/15 07:58:42

No, I'm a night owl.

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One looks at the time and BAM! I'm back to sleep again...

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Ryuuen 2012/09/15 07:45:15

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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Can I answer both? I'm almost awake 24hrs. but I'm not that grumpy at all tho.

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AvK 2012/09/15 07:44:29 (edited)

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I sleep in the afternoon, so I'm copacetic morning or night. I'm a very optimistic person.

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rereblue 2012/09/15 07:29:46

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I'm both really, but I don't mind mornings, and every now and then I'll be up all night.

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pdt_ski 2012/09/15 07:06:19

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I'll have to preface this: I am a morning person because when I'm up, I'm up. No rolling over, groggy, etc. I'm ready to go. The problem is, based on what I have had to do to meet deadlines, my day has moved from 7am-12pm to 8am-4am. Yes, quite a jump and not very sustainable but I've been at it for over a year, now.

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-Kezzi Evanescence- 2012/09/15 07:00:13 (edited)

No, I'm a night owl.

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I like staying up late and waking up late

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Sophie 2012/09/15 06:59:36

No, I'm a night owl.

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More of a night person. Nice cool evenings, birds are out, animals come to life. Yeah!

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OnyxRaven 2012/09/15 06:53:46

No, I'm a night owl.

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Morning people? You mean those freaks exist?

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Devin Pederson 2012/09/15 06:38:07

No, I'm a night owl.

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I really don't care if morning people are happier and healthier. We're all gonna die someday anyway.

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OnyxRaven to Devin P... 2012/09/15 06:54:24

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I'd rather live a well-rested life.

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Devin P... to OnyxRaven 2012/09/15 18:06:10

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I can understand that.

And this is coming from a guy with a really messed up sleep schedule, LOL. I just prefer to stay up late and wake up late.

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OnyxRaven to Devin P... 2012/10/25 07:56:10

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Same here :)

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phil 2012/09/15 05:46:47

No, I'm a night owl.

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Both yea both

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boredcolliedogBringMarianne... 2012/09/15 05:31:35

No, I'm a night owl.

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I do love morning but with my allergies they are such a pain in the ass it's usually noon by the time I feel alert and ready to go, so what's the point. Besides that, I just don't sleep all that much anyhow. :(

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Kitty 2012/09/15 05:22:54

No, I'm a night owl.

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They're saying you need 8 hrs of sleep to be a happy person. Why can't I be a night person and still get my 8 hrs of sleep? I just can't make my head wake up in the early morning :(

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CrazyJason 2012/09/15 05:15:30

No, I'm a night owl.

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Interesting this question has been asked probably over a dozen times.. yet it just so happens this time it's featured.

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wysiwis 2012/09/15 05:12:39 (edited)

No, I'm a night owl.

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Of course morning people are happier than night owls. It sucks being a "night shift" person, in a "day shift" world. It's 1:00 am, and I'm awake! Too bad I have to be at work by 8:00 am. If I could be allowed to do my job at this time, I could get my 8 hours of sleep.

Edit: Here's a couple of things I always say:
1. If God had wanted me to see the sun rise, he'd have ad it happen later in the day!
2. Truly, I really do like seeing the sun rise, I just prefer it to happen right before bed!

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Robin 2012/09/15 05:10:20

No, I'm a night owl.

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Are you nuts? Me? Morning person? hahahahahahaha

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jamiemac 2012/09/15 04:49:34

No, I'm a night owl.

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Well, as you can tell, it's almost 1 am so I'm a night owl.
I think God made people different but still equal.

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mikeeonly 2012/09/15 04:47:46

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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usually because I worked construction most of my life and had to get up early

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12natesface 2012/09/15 04:39:53

No, I'm a night owl.

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Unless the morning comes at 10 am, I'm pretty much a night owl.

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y so serious 2012/09/15 04:29:19

No, I'm a night owl.

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And I'm pretty darn happy most of my life :)

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william raggett 2012/09/15 04:21:44

Yes, I'm a morning person.

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I love early morning. To me it is the best time of day.

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shadow76 2012/09/15 04:14:13

No, I'm a night owl.

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Give me the stars and the moon! It is the special people that love the night!

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Chris 2012/09/15 04:11:50

No, I'm a night owl.

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I'd sleep til noon every day if I could.

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