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Ok... I have a lot to say about this book.
I took the quizzes and was surprised to find that I am apparently a Lion. So I started to employ some of the Lion practices. I will first say, that I wish to highlight I only did some because the book goes into way to much detail about when I should have sex (also depends on your partner's sleep chronotype), when I should ask for a raise (also depends on your boss's chronotype... like I care), when to take a shit (ok, this one isn't really there but it gets down to this level of ridiculous detail).
Our routines and daily schedules are influenced by so much more than just how we sleep best. I will say that by forcing myself to get up a little earlier, I have found that I have more energy during the day and I do sleep much better at night (before reading this book I was tossing and turning a lot). So it has brought me some benefits.
One of my main issues is that in the version of the book I read, it mentioned that your sleep chronotype was in your DNA and couldn't be changed throughout your life. However, on his website (I took the quiz again... still a Lion) he mentions that your sleep chronotype CAN change throughout your life. This makes more sense to me because as a teenager and college student... I was definitely a wolf.
His suggestion to exercise in the afternoon instead of the mornings in order to provide an energy boost during my hours of energy slump was insightful. I had previously thought I should get exercise over with in the mornings when I was bursting with energy but instead I've directed that energy towards my brain power tasks of learning a new language and brainstorming writing ideas, editing... which has helped my productivity immensely.
However, as far as when I should take vitamins, etc. that's a little too rigid for me. So my best advice is to find your sleep chronotype and make some of the broader changes, not every single thing.
I took the quizzes and was surprised to find that I am apparently a Lion. So I started to employ some of the Lion practices. I will first say, that I wish to highlight I only did some because the book goes into way to much detail about when I should have sex (also depends on your partner's sleep chronotype), when I should ask for a raise (also depends on your boss's chronotype... like I care), when to take a shit (ok, this one isn't really there but it gets down to this level of ridiculous detail).
Our routines and daily schedules are influenced by so much more than just how we sleep best. I will say that by forcing myself to get up a little earlier, I have found that I have more energy during the day and I do sleep much better at night (before reading this book I was tossing and turning a lot). So it has brought me some benefits.
One of my main issues is that in the version of the book I read, it mentioned that your sleep chronotype was in your DNA and couldn't be changed throughout your life. However, on his website (I took the quiz again... still a Lion) he mentions that your sleep chronotype CAN change throughout your life. This makes more sense to me because as a teenager and college student... I was definitely a wolf.
His suggestion to exercise in the afternoon instead of the mornings in order to provide an energy boost during my hours of energy slump was insightful. I had previously thought I should get exercise over with in the mornings when I was bursting with energy but instead I've directed that energy towards my brain power tasks of learning a new language and brainstorming writing ideas, editing... which has helped my productivity immensely.
However, as far as when I should take vitamins, etc. that's a little too rigid for me. So my best advice is to find your sleep chronotype and make some of the broader changes, not every single thing.
audiobook: it was interesting in the beginning, but then I got bored bc I don’t give a shit when it’s the best time to send an email to someone based on what animal category I fall under😭
unfinished at 74%
unfinished at 74%
i thought it was pretty interesting, it also helped to come from a science background, maybe like half the book wasn’t applicable to my life but oh well, bummer this isn’t realistic for literally anyone who has a job, i’ll try to take advantage of all my free time to try this!
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informative
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As one might expect from a book with a foreword by Dr. Oz, this is part science, part horoscope. I already had a pretty good idea of my chronotype from my wearable, and the info in this book roughly aligns with those data. I read some sections and skimmed the rest. The "best time to do x" chapters are the weakest and sometimes contradict information in other sections. Still, it does give me some things to consider about timing and energy.
informative
slow-paced
This book gave a lot of good tips for overall wellness. But I think, similar to horoscopes, a lot of the characteristics of the different chronotypes could have applied to many people. I could see a little of myself in all of the types, but all of myself in none of the types. Then it went on forever about when to do every little thing. By the end, I just felt like he was rambling. I prefer to just listen to my body & let that be my guide. This book makes life a little too complicated in my opinion. The information on when and what to eat was helpful. But, I think most people know they should stop watching tv & power down phones a hour before bedtime, whether or not they choose to practice it. So, most of this was common sense information that we do naturally anyway.
I did, however, appreciate how the book was written so that you only had to read the parts that applied to you personally, which made this a quick read. And thank goodness for that because I'm not sure I would have gotten through it otherwise.
I did, however, appreciate how the book was written so that you only had to read the parts that applied to you personally, which made this a quick read. And thank goodness for that because I'm not sure I would have gotten through it otherwise.
informative
reflective
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fast-paced
I’ve always been a morning person. I love waking up with the sun ☀️
Chronotypes actually divide sleepers into 4 categories: Dolphin
Chronotypes actually divide sleepers into 4 categories: Dolphin