Yo Kass answered
There's no specific time of day that's best for learning - what is important is your sleep pattern!
So what time of day is best for learning? Studies show that there is no such thing as "morning people" or "night owls" - people simply learn to adapt and operate to whatever sleep pattern their body gets used to.
I can second that through my own experiences:
I used to manage a bar that didn't close till 3am on weekends. By the time I had cashed-up the tills, completed my paperwork and had a drink or two with my colleagues, the sun would be rising again - and often I wouldn't be home in bed until 6 or 7 am.
When I switched jobs and started keeping 9-5 hours, I found myself full of energy very early in the morning - even on my days off.
This goes to show that your body and brain will always adapt, just as long as you get enough sleep!
The dangers of not sleeping If you disrupt your sleep pattern by waking up too early, then you will find it harder to focus and concentrate throughout the day.
Leaving your "study time" towards the end of the day could also be detrimental, because your body will be preparing to naturally "wind down".
Another thing to consider is that your body needs something called REM sleep. This is when your sleep is deepest, and is when your mind "resets" itself and organises all your thoughts.
If you want to be a effective and efficient student, it's really important to get your REM sleep, and maintain a healthy diet throughout the day.
So what time of day is best for learning? Studies show that there is no such thing as "morning people" or "night owls" - people simply learn to adapt and operate to whatever sleep pattern their body gets used to.
I can second that through my own experiences:
I used to manage a bar that didn't close till 3am on weekends. By the time I had cashed-up the tills, completed my paperwork and had a drink or two with my colleagues, the sun would be rising again - and often I wouldn't be home in bed until 6 or 7 am.
When I switched jobs and started keeping 9-5 hours, I found myself full of energy very early in the morning - even on my days off.
This goes to show that your body and brain will always adapt, just as long as you get enough sleep!
The dangers of not sleeping If you disrupt your sleep pattern by waking up too early, then you will find it harder to focus and concentrate throughout the day.
Leaving your "study time" towards the end of the day could also be detrimental, because your body will be preparing to naturally "wind down".
Another thing to consider is that your body needs something called REM sleep. This is when your sleep is deepest, and is when your mind "resets" itself and organises all your thoughts.
If you want to be a effective and efficient student, it's really important to get your REM sleep, and maintain a healthy diet throughout the day.
