If you have never felt like a morning person, that might not be your fault. Research suggests it could be genetics that dictates what time of day you feel most productive. And Axios recently published a post about why embracing your natural sleep habits could make you more productive.

The article features an intriguing quote from science journalist Emily Laber-Warren who said, “Each of us has a personalized rhythm known as a chronotype — an internal timer that governs when we naturally fall asleep and when we are most alert.”

So if you struggle to do jobs that require waking up at 5 AM, don’t assume it is laziness.

In fact, the piece features anecdotes from numerous very successful people who attest to their success getting things done at night.

That includes musician Christina Aguilera, author Michael Lewis, and even the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai.

Each says how they enjoy starting their work process right around when early birds are going to bed, and are happy to work until 4 in the morning.

You might be tempted to dismiss all of this as inconsequential since much of the work world does not accommodate night owls. Many positions require you there bright and early.

But that has changed significantly during the pandemic. With much more remote work available, you now have the freedom to work for companies in a variety of time zones.

That might be the freedom you need to stop forcing yourself to conform to a schedule that you struggle with, and choose one that aligns with your natural productive times.

For more on the benefits of getting things done in the evening, read what Axios had to say here.

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