Most Productive Time of Day
By Diana Bauder
@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
September 12, 2017 9:32am CST
Are you a morning person? A night owl? Or does it just depend on what's going on in your life?
For a few years now, I've noticed that my most productive time of day is usually
3 p.m. to 11 p.m. I tend to have more physical energy and mental focus later in the day.
I've been wondering why it changed, because I used to be a morning person.
I just realized that I've been through a series of life-changing, difficult events in recent years. I really haven't slept very well many nights due to grief, stress, menopausal symptoms, marriage issues, caring for a sick relative, etc.
I work from home and set my own schedule. Even though I've continued to get up fairly early these past few years, I was taking an early afternoon power nap most days, just get through the day.
My life is becoming more peaceful again, thankfully! I don't need naps very often now. Maybe I'll learn to be a morning person again! But If I'm able to accomplish my goals, I guess it doesn't matter that much if I'm a morning person or a night owl.
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9 responses
@1creekgirl (41447)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Yes, I guess as long as you feel well and can get your work done, it doesn't matter too much when exactly it is. For all the years I worked, I would get up at 6am every morning. I was never really a morning person, but you do what you have to do. Now that I'm retired, I've found that my internal clock is set to go to sleep between 11 and 12 and wake up around 8am.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
12 Sep 17
I started a new job in 2010. I had to be there a little before 7 a.m. I lost my brother and a couple of friends in 2011. Wow, it was so hard after that to focus at work, especially that early! But my boss and co-workers were kind and patient with me.
Yes, you do what you have to do! Thanks @1creekgirl.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
12 Sep 17
I'm not really a morning person. I'm thankful my job is 1130-8pm as I work better in the afternoon/evening. I can be a night owl it just depends on what i am doing. Glad your life is a little more peaceful again and hopefully you can get back into a regular routine and have your mornings again to work so you can get more accomplished during the day.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
13 Sep 17
@BloggerDi Yeah me too. I'm in the best health i have been in awhile and once this surgery is over that i'm going to be having my life will be less stressful.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
13 Sep 17
@Blondie2222 I wish you the best! :)
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Thanks for sharing @Blondie2222. Yes, I really need to get back on track. I feel like I'm behind on most everything in my life! LOL
But I have a lot to be grateful for too. And I am! 
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
5 Oct 17
I guess most of us have had to adjust to different schedules, depending on circumstances. But I think our internal "clock" still has its preferences. Thanks for your comment @Hatley.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Sep 17
When I get up in the morning after my coffee is when I have the most energy. I try to get most things done at that time.
I'm sorry for all you have been through, I'm glad things are getting a little more peaceful for you though.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
24 Sep 17
Thanks for your comment @SHOHANA. I remember when I was a morning person too, and I sometimes think I should retrain myself to be like that again. 
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@SerenityEngel (525)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 17
I more of a afternoon and evening person. I seem to get more done at those times of the day.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Thanks @SerenityEngel. So you understand! 
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
24 Oct 17
@BloggerDi
You are so welcome Diana. You have to be what you are. It is also good to be an afternoon or evening person. Everyone has to do what is best for them.
@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
24 Oct 17
I sort of wish I could get back to being a morning person too.
Thanks for commenting @Hannihar.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
14 Sep 17
More of a morning person. Can't keep up very late.
Glad to ow you are feeling more at peace...Hope you get into a schedule you like best, soom
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
24 Oct 17
Hello @heyheyla. Thanks for your comment. We can function at different times if we have to, I suppose.
