Andrew Huberman· PhD
Even Night Owls do better mentally and physically when they become early risers and go to bed early.
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Even Night Owls do better mentally and physically when they become early risers and go to bed early.
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Even people that prefer to stay up late and sleep in a bit experience improved health if they become early risers.
But I do notice that when I force myself to get up a little earlier and go to sleep a little earlier, that my mood and alertness and just overall productivity is much higher.
But like you and like every human being on earth would do better if I go to bed earlier and wake up earlier.
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