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Lavin speaker Amber Mac, in her new Fast Company article, “3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For.” (via thelavinagency) |
In fact, research shows that early birds really do get the worm. A 2008 study at the University of North Texas found that students who identified as morning people earned significantly higher grades. Similarly, biologist Christoph Randler found last year that early risers are more likely to anticipate problems and be proactive, which multiple studies have linked with better job performance, greater career success and higher wages.
Studies have also correlated early-rising larks with character traits like optimism, stability and conscientiousness. And while night owls are associated with greater levels of creativity and intelligence, they are also more likely to exhibit pessimism, depression and neurotic behavior.
