Early mornings left me feeling tired all the time but now I spring out of bed at 6 a.m. — here's how I did it

The image shows a dark haired woman wearing pink pyjamas sitting up in bed smiling with her arms stretched out. Inset to the right, an alarm clock shows the time is 6 am.

In a world that celebrates morning people, I’m almost ashamed to admit that I'm a chronic night owl. While the rest of my household is asleep, I’m still skulking around in the darkness, tackling the tasks that I suddenly feel I have the time and energy for.

Provided that I’m getting enough quality rest, being a night owl isn’t necessarily a problem. However, the rhythm and demands of my daily life mean I have to get up with the early birds; my children have school and my job has a prompt start time. When you’re someone who favors the natural rhythm of going to bed late and waking up late, life becomes a daily battle with the snooze button and flagging morning energy levels.