Which Sleep Cycle Best Fits Your Busy Schedule?

By: Jody Mabry

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Rumors persist that the greatest minds in the world survived on a variety of non-traditional sleep cycles to tap into their creativity. Should you follow the way of Michaelangelo and DaVinci or your mother's eight-hour advice? Take this quiz to see which sleep cycle is best for you!

What kind of work-schedule do you have?

I work eight hours a day.

My schedule is between 8 and 12 hours. Sometimes even more.
My schedule is all over the place.

I don't have a formal work schedule.

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After a traditional night of sleep, how do you wake up in the morning?

Fresh and ready to roll!

I'm drowsy regardless of the number of hours I sleep.
If I'm going to work I'm tired, if I have nothing to do I'm awake.

I think I'm sort of awake, but after a shower I'm good.

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How long does it take you to fall asleep after going to bed?

About 30 minutes.

I fall asleep right away.
Maybe five minutes.

Depends on active my mind is.

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What do you do to ease yourself into sleep?

I wear earplugs and an eye mask.

I roll over.
I have blackout curtains.

I try to read.

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Does a certain drink help you to sleep better?

Hot tea.

I chug a glass of room-temperature water.
I don't think so.

I only drink coffee, so that probably won't help.

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Do you sleep with blankets on or off?

I need to be covered in a ton of blankets.

Blankets off. I might not even be wearing clothes.
I like to have a thin sheet on.

I guess it doesn't matter.

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What do you drink when you wake up after a nap or sleep?

Always coffee. I need it coursing through my veins.

I drink a lot of water.
Maybe some OJ, or another kind of juice. The sugar is enough to get me moving.

A little tea is helpful.

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Do you workout in the morning?

I don't work out ever.

Not often.
I do in the afternoon.

Every morning.

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What age range are your children?

All are under five.

I don't have any.
Five to 10.

They are all older than 10.

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How many kids do you have?

Two.

None.
Oh, God. I can't count anymore.

Three to five.

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Do you chauffeur your kids to events outside of school hours?

On a rare occasion.

Never.
Two to three times a week.

Almost every day.

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Are you in any groups or clubs outside of work?

Yes, all school related.

No.
I am in at least one sports club.

I play card games a couple times a week at someone's house.

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Do you have a demanding job?

No, I'm in and out at the same times every day.

Yes, I can get called in any time of the day or night.
I make my own schedule and I keep it light.

Some days, but not often.

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What is your eating schedule like?

I eat three meals a day.

I snack throughout but have no schedule.
I eat three meals and a few snacks.

I eat breakfast and dinner and then snack.

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Do you live with anyone else?

Yes, I have a spouse and kids.

No, I'm single.
No, but my girlfriend thinks she lives here.

I'm single, but my kids are over often.

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What is the best way for you to wake up?

An alarm clock.

I use an alarm clock, but usually, I can wake up naturally.
The sun wakes me up.

I have kids to take care of it for me.

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Do you consider yourself healthy?

I try to be.

Not at all.
Yes, very.

I eat healthily but don't exercise.

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Which industry best describes your occupation?

Office professional.

Unemployed.
Creative or artistic.

Retail.

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Which part of the country do you live?

East Coast.

The South.
West Coast.

Midwest or North.

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What is your preferred mode of travel?

I drive my own car.

I ride my bike everywhere.
A car-ride service such as Uber or Lyft.

Public transportation.

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Do you have a part-time job?

Yes, and sometimes two.

No, I couldn't fit that into my schedule.
No, but I have multiple jobs I run through home.

I don't have any job.

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Which career do you wish you had?

Athlete.

Scientist.
Artist.

Bus driver.

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How often do you go out to see friends?

We hit the bar every night.

Never, ever, ever.
I'll see friends every couple of days.

I see friends on the weekends.

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What is your favorite thing to do on a slow weekend?

Go to a movie.

Just lounge around the house napping.
I like to catch up on my reading.

Workout or play a sport.

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How alert do you feel throughout the day?

It's up and down depending on my coffee intake.

I'm always drained.
I feel fresh every day.

I'm usually alert, but some days are worse than others.

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Who is your favorite artist?

Pablo Picasso.

Michelangelo.
DaVinci.

My grandma.

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Which is your favorite energy supplement?

Coffee.

Monster drinks.
I don't need any.

I like something espresso-fused and with lots of sugar and chocolate.

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Do you sleep with someone when you go to bed?

My spouse and kids.

The cat or dog usually hop into bed with me.
No, I nap in the car.

Not usually. My schedule is different than everyone else in the house.

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What is your favorite thing to watch on TV?

Anything on Bravo.

Sitcoms.
CNN.

Documentary programs.

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What are your thoughts on non-traditional sleeping behaviors.

They are not for me.

I'm game for something like that.
It sounds great in theory, but I don't have the schedule to try.

Well, if they work, I'd love to do it.

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