A few weeks ago I read the book The Power of When. It’s a quick read that helps each reader understand their chronotype—when they have maximum brain power and do their best work. I’ve read books like this before but this is the first one that’s helped me really understand when and why I do my best work. It’s not a perfect match for me, but in terms of my sleep and work hours, it’s a pretty good fit.
Like about half of people, I’m a bear:
- I like to get 7-8 hours of sleep and wake easily once I’ve rested enough (I can’t tell you what a relief it is to have this after years of insomnia)
- I do my best work between 10am and noon
- a walk before lunch and a quick 20-minute nap or some meditation around 2pm help to keep up my energy
- by 3pm I’m ready to leave my desk and be with people
- I love food
- I love my friends
- Have a can-do attitude and enjoy having time to relax
In the new year, I’m going to try to make this schedule more of a reality so that 2017 becomes my best year yet. If you want to take a 45-second quiz time find out which of the 4 personality types you are, check out: http://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/
Christa Avampato 