Science says: evening people have a higher IQ and are more creative
Do you prefer to take a siesta during the day? Do you only thrive after eight o'clock? And do you wait every evening precisely until midnight to binge a new episode of B&B Vol Liefde on Videoland? Then I have good news. The rhythm of a night owl isn't that bad. Being a night person has enough advantages, as several studies show.
You are more creative
Researchers from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan found that night owls come up with original solutions faster than morning people. Staying up late seems to allow the unconventional mind to develop more, stimulating the ability to think outside the box.
You have a higher IQ
A study by an evolutionary scientist from Londonshows that intelligent children are more likely to grow up to be adults who go to bed late. This doesn't mean that being a night owl makes you smarter, but probably more intelligent. Is there a difference? Yes, definitely. Intelligence indicates how well you can use your intelligence to achieve your goals. Intelligence is more about the person, while cleverness is more about actions.
You can make connections faster
In Madrid was the site of a study among 1000 teenagers to see who could make connections faster: a morning or night person? Those who lived at night scored higher on this test. General intelligence is related to making connections, which means you have a higher general intelligence if you're not an early bird.
You are more alert
During a study by the University of Liège 15 extreme night owls and 16 extreme early birds were monitored. Their brain activity was measured just after they woke up, and again 10.5 hours later. It turned out that participants scored the same on the first test, but that morning people were more easily distracted 10.5 hours later. The group that usually stays up late was still alert after all that time.
You are physically stronger
Or rather, in the evening. A study by the University of Alberta shows that the leg strength of night people, compared to morning people, increases to a higher level in the evening. The strength of the other group remained constant throughout the day.
Source: huffpost.com
