A new study suggests the nation falls into TWO distinct categories – with 36 percent describing themselves as a “morning lark” (someone who loves waking up early), and the rest of Brits identifying more as a “night owl” (someone who prefers to stay up late and lie in the next day)
Sadly, a third (33 percent) of Brits chose a long-term partner who belongs in a different sleep category to them, with almost half (47 percent) of night owls, wishing their partner was LESS cheerful before 9am.
The research also revealed the definitive signs you’re a morning person, with being unable to lie in at weekends (46 percent) among the most common attributes.
Flinging the curtains open dramatically (37 percent), always waking up before the alarm (35 percent), and smiling at strangers on your commute (20 percent) are also considered morning people traits, along with whistling while you prepare breakfast (19 percent) and singing in the shower (19 percent).
The idea of hitting the gym before work (16 percent) only brings joy to the early risers among us, however over half (52 percent) of us wish we had more time to exercise before work.
It’s therefore unsurprising that our differing time preferences causes disputes, with four in ten (43 percent) admitting that they often have cross words – an average of eight arguments a month. leading granola brand Lizi’s
No matter how we feel about the mornings, eight in ten (82 percent) think that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – with 64 percent agreeing that it is the perfect time to check in on family.
The research lands as Lizi’s launches its “Lizi’s at The Lizi Line” campaign, offering free granola to commuters at six Elizabeth Line stations from 18th – 27th March to help them start their day the right way.
Daniel Wheeler from Lizi’s, says: “It’s clear that the nation falls into two distinct categories with many of us finding it difficult to understand our opposite. However, one thing Brits clearly do agree on is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, no matter your mood in the mornings. Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast sets you up for success.
Over half (54 percent) of Brits wish they were more of a morning person, with night owls admitting they are only ready for a full conversation at 9am (compared to 8am for a morning person).
Despite loving the mornings, over half (56 percent) of morning people think that it is harder to be a fan in the winter when it is cold and dark.
SIGNS YOU’RE A MORNING PERSON (AND PERHAPS A BIT ANNOYING)
- You’re unable to lie in at weekends – 46%
- You don’t need to hit the snooze button – 40%
- You fling the curtains open dramatically in the morning – 37%
- You always wake up before your alarm – 35%
- You smile at strangers on your commute – 20%
- You make morning tea/coffee for all the family – 20%
- You whistle while preparing breakfast – 19%
- You have your best ideas in the early hours – 19%
- You sing in the shower – 19%
- You listen to music while getting ready for work – 19%
- You’ve planned your entire day out by 9am – 18%
- You love sunrise more than sunset – 18%
- You hit the gym before work – 16%
- The idea of clubbing leaves you cold – 16%
- You plan your outfit the night before – 14%
- You won’t leave the house after 8pm – 13%
- You’ve never seen 1am – 11%
- You’re partial to morning stretching – 11%
- You set up breakfast meetings – 9%
- You do sunrise yoga – 9%