Sleep patterns are not just reflections of how much rest the body gets; they also determine our productivity, physical health, and surprisingly, even our relationships!
Sleep patterns define how your body feels naturally when it is awake or if it should be resting, and these patterns of when we feel sleepy or most awake are what we call sleep chronotypes.
Jump to a section below or continue reading to discover how your biological clock shapes your habits, routines, and overall well-being.
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- What Are Sleep Chronotypes?
- Types of Sleep Chronotypes
- How to Identify Your Chronotype
- How Chronotypes Reflect Daily Energy Patterns
- Ideal Sleep & Wake Times by Chronotype
- Optimising Your Day Based on Your Chronotype
- Navigating Chronotype Differences in Couples
- Can You Change Your Chronotype?
Jump to a Section
- What Are Sleep Chronotypes?
- Types of Sleep Chronotypes
- How to Identify Your Chronotype
- Why Do Chronotypes Matter?
- How Chronotypes Reflect Daily Energy Patterns
- Ideal Sleep & Wake Times by Chronotype
- Chronotypes & Circadian Rhythms
- Optimising Your Day Based on Your Chronotype
- Creating a Bedtime Routine for Your Chronotype
- How Chronotypes Evolve with Age
- Navigating Chronotype Differences in Couples
- Can You Change Your Chronotype?
- Emerging Studies on Chronotypes & Genetics
- Embracing Your Chronotype for Better Sleep & Productivity
What Are Sleep Chronotypes?
Sleep chronotypes are initially described by Horne and Östberg as the individual differences in the timing of peak alertness, physical activity, and other physiologic functions throughout the day.
You can think of it as your body’s internal clock that dictates when you’re most awake and productive, and when you usually feel sleepy and tired.