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Circadian advantage

Hello young one, have you ever heard about our body's internal clock? It's called circadian rhythm, and it helps us know when to be awake and when to sleep.

Now, imagine there are some people who have a little advantage in this rhythm. They are called circadian advantaged individuals. Sounds fancy, doesn't it?

Let me explain it to you in simpler words. So, every person has a fixed time in their internal clock for sleeping and waking up. Some people's internal clock matches perfectly with their daily routine, and they wake up and sleep without any trouble. But some people have a mismatch in their internal clock and daily routine. In such a situation, they will face problems sleeping at the right time, waking up early in the morning, and not feeling rested.

However, there are some lucky people with a circadian advantage who don't face these problems. They have an internal clock that syncs so perfectly with their daily routine that they can wake up early without issues, and generally feel more alert and focused throughout the day.

So, these people are said to have a circadian advantage. They don't need to fight with their body's clock, and don't need to put in as much effort to maintain a healthy sleep schedule, which is kind of cool, isn't it?