Bars Quote by Shelby Harris
“It's uncommon, but there are some people who just have a delayed circadian rhythm and they just - they sleep better during the day then they do at night. So they've - a lot of those people with delayed sleep phase disorder they start to work in bars, they work some of the late night shifts, they sort of adjust to doing it more and more as time goes on.”
About This Quote
Some people have a delayed circadian rhythm, causing them to feel more alert and sleep better during daylight hours, leading them to seek night‑time jobs.
In simple terms: Delayed sleep rhythm makes daytime feel like night.
Key Takeaway
Consider work schedules that match natural rhythms.
Themes
sleep
biology
work
life balance
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- night shift work
- student schedules
- travel across time zones
- health assessments
Key Concepts
circadian rhythms
chronotype
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your schedule align with your natural alertness?
- Can you modify habits to improve sleep?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can adjust; health risks may increase.
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![“When they [people with insomnia] start worrying about not sleeping, I'll say, "Say the mantra to myself; if I don't sleep tonight, I'll likely sleep tomorrow, and if not tomorrow then definitely the third" because our body has a way of naturally catching up.” quote by Shelby Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/234/shelby-harris-10520_body_when-they-people-with-insomnia-start-wor_5850.jpg)
