Wellbeing

Are You a Night Owl or a Morning Lark?

Ten real timing questions that place your body clock on the lark-to-owl scale.

10 questions · about 4 minutes

10 timing questions inspired by morningness-eveningness research. Original wording, educational use only — not a sleep-disorder screen.

1. With no obligations at all tomorrow, what time would you naturally wake up?

2. With no obligations at all, what time would you go to bed?

3. In the first half hour after waking, how do you feel?

4. If you had to do something mentally demanding, when would you want it scheduled?

5. How easily do you get up on a normal work or school day?

6. You have to do a hard physical workout. When does your body agree?

7. On a free weekend, how much later than a workday do you sleep?

8. At what time of day do you feel most like yourself?

9. You have to be up at 6:00 am for a week. How does that go?

10. Your best ideas usually arrive:

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These tests are for education and self-reflection. They are not diagnostic instruments and should not be used to diagnose or treat a mental-health condition. Anyone feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or at risk should contact local emergency services or a qualified mental-health professional.