Determine your chronotype: “lark”, “owl” or “dove”

Each person has their own unique chronotype, which determines their activity throughout the day. Chronotype affects our sleep habits, productivity, and overall well-being. There are two main chronotypes: “larks” and “owls”, and sometimes a third chronotype is distinguished — “doves”.

• “Larks”: Wake up early on their own and easily, active in the first half of the day, decline after noon. Go to bed early.
  Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Chronotype “lark”: characteristics and recommendations”.
• “Owls”: Wake up late on their own, not earlier than 2–3 hours before noon, peak activity in the evening and night time, go to bed late, often after midnight.
  Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Chronotype “owl”: characteristics and recommendations”.
• “Doves”: Intermediate type, wake up on their own in the morning, somewhat later than “larks”, constant activity throughout the day, without noticeable peaks and declines, go to bed an hour or an hour and a half before midnight.
  Learn more about this chronotype in the article “Chronotype “dove”: characteristics and recommendations”.

Take our test to find out which chronotype you belong to and get recommendations for an optimal daily routine.

Determine your chronotype: "lark", "owl" or "dove"

A person's chronotype is the typical daily activity pattern for that person. There are three main chronotypes: "larks" who wake up early and are most active in the morning; "owls" who prefer to stay up late and are productive in the evening; and "doves" who represent an intermediate type with a steady level of activity throughout the day. This test will help you determine your chronotype.

Test instructions:
In each question, choose one of the suggested answers

Number of questions in the test: 8

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Is it difficult for you to get up early in the morning?

• Yes, almost always
• Sometimes
• Rarely
• Very rarely

If you had the choice, what time would you go to bed?

• After 1 a.m.
• From 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• From 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Before 10 p.m.

What type of breakfast do you prefer within the first hour after waking up?

• Hearty
• Less hearty
• Can settle for a boiled egg or sandwich
• A cup of tea or coffee is enough

If you recall your recent arguments at work and at home, at what time did they mostly occur?

• In the first half of the day
• In the second half of the day

What could you give up more easily?

• Morning tea or coffee
• Evening tea

How easily are your eating habits disrupted during holidays or vacations?

• Very easily
• Quite easily
• Difficult
• Remain unchanged

If you have important tasks early in the morning, how much earlier do you go to bed compared to your usual schedule?

• More than 2 hours
• 1–2 hours
• Less than 1 hour
• As usual

How accurately can you estimate a one-minute interval (ask someone to help you with this task)?

• Less than a minute
• More than a minute

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You are a "lark"

Your activity peaks in the first half of the day, around 11 a.m., then decreases and gradually fades. The best recharge for you is a short nap, even a doze will give you a boost of energy.

You belong to the "doves"

You are an arrhythmic, a mix of "lark" and "owl". You easily adjust your biorhythms to the circumstances. A sleepless night or early rise does not cause you much trouble, any schedule is convenient for you. However, you should not drastically and frequently change your lifestyle, give your body a break and live by stable biorhythms.

You are an "owl"

Your worst enemy is the alarm clock. Forced early rise can throw you off balance for a long time. Your "doping" is strong tea or coffee. "Owls" are advised to plan all important activities for the second half of the day.

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