Winston Churchill. Voltaire. Bob Dylan. Charles Bukowski. What do these people have in common other than all four being geniuses in politics, creativity or philosophy? They are famous for being night people. Studies have shown that people who work at night tend to have a higher IQ than those who usually work during the day, this could be because there may be a link between creativity outcomes and dark nights. However, if you want to join these experts, you need to know that night people are more prone to depression than those who work in the morning, and you need to ensure your health in this transition of your life.
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Part 1 of 3: Changing Your Lifestyle Into a Night Man
Step 1. Go to bed and wake up later than usual
The best way to change your lifestyle to become a night person is to change it day by day. Unless you're in a hurry, you should try to go to bed and wake up 15-30 minutes later each day until you reach your ideal bedtime. Night people usually sleep anywhere from midnight to 5 a.m., but you can decide for yourself what nighttime sleep pattern you want. The most important thing is that you should be able to find a schedule that's right for you and stick to it once you've moved on to your ideal bedtime and wake-up times.
- In fact, it's important to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time so that you get the 7-8 hours of sleep most people need. Sleeping for 8 hours every night will not make you feel refreshed if you have an erratic bedtime.
- When you have found your routine, your mind will get used to your new pattern so you can work more efficiently.
Step 2. If you can't get up late, try taking a nap
If you have to wake up at a certain time each morning but want to stay awake at night, then you should manage to sleep during the day as much as you can. While naps of more than 30 minutes can make you more tired, if you take two 10 to 15 minutes of sleep, either at lunch or in the afternoon, you can get the benefits you need.
Many say that 10 minutes of focused meditation is equivalent to one hour of sleep. If you want to be a night person but still wake up in the morning, you may need to meditate in the morning. All you have to do is close your eyes, keep your body upright and still, and focus on your breathing and heeding any distractions
Step 3. Make sure to give yourself some time off so you don't have trouble sleeping
Switching to a nocturnal lifestyle can cause you to sleep more at night, but you should have a plan for having rest periods that can help you fall asleep. You should stop any visual stimulants, including your telephone, computer, or television, at least an hour before you go to bed so that your mind begins to rest. Relax with light reading, drinking chamomile tea, and soft music before you go to sleep and you will soon be entering dreamland.
If you watch YouTube videos for hours and suddenly want to go to sleep, your mind is probably still working
Step 4. Tell friends or family about your plans
It's important to share your lifestyle changes with the people you live with, as well as your friends. This will keep your parents or roommates from making noise in the morning or having breakfast in the afternoon together and allow them to appreciate your lifestyle. If you live alone, telling friends who visit often in the morning can help you, because they won't call or visit in the morning, and they won't email in the morning and want a quick reply.
Your family or friends may be more open to taking you out for a night out because they know you'll be up at night
Step 5. Find a job that supports your new lifestyle
If you've really decided to be a nightlife, then you need to find a way to work or study that fits your new lifestyle. You can work for international companies with different time zones so you can communicate with coworkers and get work done at night. You can also become a writer, blog writer, or have a contract that guarantees you to work anywhere as long as you can get the job done. If you're in school, you can set a study schedule that allows you to be productive at night and wake up in the morning to take exams.
If you're in a creative field, such as painting, photography, design, or acting, then you can work on design, practice acting, process photos, or do other creative work at night. In fact it will be easier for you to do that because there is not much to bother you
Part 2 of 3: Taking Advantage of the Night Man Lifestyle
Step 1. Enjoy the silence when everyone else is asleep
The main benefit of being a night person is that the world is asleep while you are at work. Whether you live alone or with other people, you will find that the world is getting quieter and so quiet that it can help you get the job done. When you look out the window, you will find only a few lights on around you so you can find a sense of calm and peace.
- You can take advantage of this solitude, away from the daily noise and bustle and do whatever you want.
- You can develop your creativity, do errands, talk to a fellow night human, or just sit in your living room and read a magazine. Enjoy the fact that no one will bother you and you can do anything without being distracted.
Step 2. Use your equipment at night – it will be cheaper
One thing you can do if you want to be a night person is to use a dishwasher, oven, or other electronic device that is usually turned on during the day. If you have a washer and dryer, then you can wash your clothes at night. Besides being able to use your electronic equipment without thinking about whether or not someone else will, you can also save money.
You'll need to look at the utility company's rates to find the right time to use it less expensively
Step 3. Use as little space as possible in your home
If you don't live alone, you can work while everyone else is asleep so you can use the other room. Maybe you can work in the living room alone without being distracted, or take advantage of the workspace that your colleagues are used to. You can go to your balcony or yard for some fresh air. You can also try baking cookies in the kitchen – as long as you cook for the next day and don't eat too much in the middle of the night.
- Think about it: Where is the place in your house that you like during the day, but there are other people there? Take advantage of your alone time there.
- You can also practice yoga or solve large puzzles in a room with a wooden floor that is usually occupied by other people. Take advantage of the fact that you are the king of your own kingdom when it is nighttime.
Step 4. Write down your creative ideas
Evening is the perfect time to develop creativity. If you are a creative person, whether you are a fiction writer, visual artist, painter, or composer, you can use this time to get some work done. Find a quiet place, play soothing songs if you like, light a candle, and just focus on work and write whatever comes to your mind without any distractions. You can also avoid the Internet or even avoid the computer in order to focus on the work in front of you.
- You may not be as accustomed to working with pen and paper as you are on a computer, but this can be what gets your creativity flowing. If you want to complete regular work at the computer, this can also be a great way to separate your creative work from your daily work.
- Some businesspeople recommend working at the kitchen table and think of it as an “idea bar” where you can come up with new ideas instead of just sitting in your usual place.
Step 5. Focus on just one job at a time
Another benefit you can take from the nocturnal lifestyle is that you don't have to deal with distractions from the outside world as you would during the day. You won't be bothered by calls from salespeople, emails from your office, and people knocking on your door offering candy. Since these distractions won't come at night, you can choose to get just one job done, making your evening hours more productive.
- You can set aside an evening for a creative project, such as writing a short story. You can also set aside one night a week or a month to really get it done. You can also set aside a few nights for different aspects of work.
- Avoid doing multiple jobs at once if you want to do them efficiently. Of course, this is good advice for work done during the day, but if you work at night, it will be easier for you to focus on just one job, so you should take advantage of it.
Step 6. Look at options for dinner, work or a night out
While one of the advantages of being a night person is that you're free to do things on your own, doing work without distractions, there's nothing wrong with wanting to hang out with your fellow nightmen. In fact, you can feel a little lonely staying up alone at night, so you could try finding a late night snack with your friends (while still eating a healthy diet), chilling at a coffee shop that's open until midnight, or even meeting up with friends. friends at the bar whenever you can. Just because you're a night person, doesn't mean you have to be alone all the time.
If you know other night humans, ask to find out where they usually go at night. They may have an idea of a place to see a movie, or find a cool bar or restaurant, or some other way to make you feel part of the community even if you're late
Step 7. Create a schedule for your energy cycle
Another thing you can do to take advantage of your nocturnal lifestyle is to make a plan to ensure that you manage your energy cycle properly. For example, if you have trouble getting up in the morning and you feel like you can't function properly until noon, don't plan an important meeting or make an important decision before that. But if not, do easy work first, like homework or checking email, plans for serious and creative work can be done later (after noon).
- You should also know when your energy is draining the most. If you feel most tired around 2-3 pm each day, for example, you can make a plan to go for a walk to restore lost energy rather than keep pushing yourself to work.
- If you find out that your productive time is around 10 p.m., for example, and your friend invites you to watch a movie at that time, you might turn it down if you have to finish your short story in the evening. You can easily come up with creative ideas instead of spending that productive time doing things you can do when you're tired or sleepy.
Part 3 of 3: Take Care of Your Health
Step 1. Avoid eating late at night
The problem faced by night people is the tendency to eat in the middle of the night. These foods can be problematic because most people eat them when they have a craving, spend an hour or two in front of the computer or television, and fall asleep soon after, resulting in only a few calories burned afterwards. To avoid eating late at night, you can plan for dinner at 9 or 10 p.m., and then eat a healthy snack like almonds, yogurt, or a banana if you suddenly crave food.
- Of course, if you are a nocturnal lifestyle, you may be inclined to exercise at night. Exercising at night isn't really a problem, but remember, contrary to what people believe, it causes your adrenaline to spike and makes you unprepared for sleep. If you mean exercising at night to stay healthy, make sure you allow a few hours between exercise and your bedtime.
- If you want to work out at night, then you can check out the 24-hour gym in your area. You may be forced to run at night, but try to do it with friends or in a safe place, where there are lots of people running too.
Step 2. Make sure you get enough sunlight
If you're a night person, you probably don't spend much time in the sun. While you don't have to be outside all day to get the vitamin D you need for the day, it's very important to get enough sunlight to prevent diseases like liver disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and others. Getting enough sunlight can also protect you from insomnia, depression, and having an overactive immune system.
- Even if you don't wake up even when the sun has been up for a few hours, you should spend at least 10 minutes in the sun every day, with some parts of your body exposed to the sun to maintain your health.
- Even if the sun is out of sight, it is very important to spend at least half an hour outdoors if you can, for the sake of your mental and physical health.
Step 3. Talk to other night people to avoid isolation
While one of the advantages of being a night person is that you can get your work done without distractions, the downside is that you'll be spending more time with yourself. If you're okay with that, then it's not bad, but you do need to be social or around other people at least a few times a day. This will help you to stay healthy and not feel alone in this world.
- If you hit another night person with a similar hobby, try talking to him at night, when you need a little break from work or your creativity so you can exchange ideas. You can talk over the phone, the internet, or even meet in person. It's important to connect with other people when you can.
- Of course, you may not be able to socialize with people you know every day. However, if you don't want to feel isolated, make sure to get out of the house at least twice a day and talk to other people, even if it's just a small talk with the person sitting next to you in the coffee shop, or the girl in the shop. Even the slightest human interaction can benefit your mental health.
Step 4. Try working standing up
If you are a night person, then you are more likely to spend hours sitting in front of the computer or television. You'll need to make time to work standing up as well so you can stay in shape and keep your spine straight. Investing in a standing desk can benefit your health and make you happy doing your job. Sitting position can cause you to slouch, experience pain in your hands and neck, and then feel less motivated to get things done. You don't have to stand up all the time, you can do it for about a few hours each night to break your routine.
You don't have to have a standing desk or even work with a computer when you're standing. However, for example, you can do other things while standing up, like talking on the phone, or simply to come up with creative ideas instead of just sitting in a chair
Step 5. Make sure you get enough sleep
Night people are known to have less sleep. They stay up all night and wake up quickly, then drink a few cans of soda to stay awake. If you want to be a real nightlife while maintaining good health, you must not fall into this trap, and create a new life where you can stay up all night and have adequate rest in the process.
If you have a schedule that requires you to get up in the morning, then you should rethink whether being a night person is the right choice for you or not. If you want it, you have to find a way to change your schedule so you can wake up later
Step 6. Avoid excessive caffeine consumption
Nocturnal humans have been shown to consume more caffeine than others. While a little caffeine can help you stay awake, too much caffeine can make you feel dizzy and unproductive. People who have vulnerable hours should avoid caffeine after noon because otherwise they'll find it easier to fall asleep at night. If you stay up well past midnight, you should avoid caffeine after 3 p.m., or you'll be up longer than you need to, and you'll feel restless when you go to bed.
- Aim to only consume one or two caffeinated drinks a day. You will get enough intake to encourage you, but not make you dependent on it.
- If you feel dizzy or drunk from caffeine, you can replace your regular coffee with a low-caffeine tea. This can reduce your anxiety and also have less of an impact on your stomach.
- Avoid energy drinks as much as you can. Although these drinks provide a sudden burst of energy, they contain a lot of sugar and can cause problems later in life.
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- It helps a lot if you have a friend who is also a night person so you can play with them.
- Make sure to get enough exercise and have a healthy diet – this can be difficult when it's getting late for a number of reasons…
- Drink energy drinks to keep you awake if you are tired.
Warning
- This is best done during the holiday season, because if you are in school you can fall asleep throughout your class and fail the class, which is certainly not good.
- If you live with your parents, make sure they approve of your new lifestyle.
