In the morning . . . .

a. I don't usually rely on an alarm clock or I wake and get out of bed as soon as the alarm rings.

b. I hit the snooze button. I hit the snooze button. I hit the snooze button. Eventually, I drag myself out of bed.

At 9:30 in the evening . . . .

a. I have been in bed for an hour.

b. I am doing the laundry, vacuuming and baking bread.

The time of day that I am most alert and energetic is . . . .

a. Early morning

b. Afternoon

c. Late evening

If you are a night owl, your choices were probably obvious (b, b, c). If you are an early bird, your choices should also have been obvious (a,a, a)

But what if you're saying, "Well, sometimes, I do this and sometimes, I do that. It just depends." If you have chosen some early bird responses and some night owl responses, you may be an Intermediate. Intermediates may be more flexible with their schedules, sometimes adhering to early bird schedules and sometimes to night owl schedules as the need arises. They are, however, much more affected by the "post lunch dip," that very strong desire for sleep in the early afternoon.

"I Don't do Mornings!"

A lively presentation about the author's experience as a night owl living in an early bird world, how she came to terms with this behavior and how it led to the publication of Birds of a Different Feather. (1 hr.)

"Living with a Bird of a Different Feather"

This presentation focuses on relationships with spouses, children and other family members. Learn strategies to reduce conflict and promote better relationships and understanding. This presentation is suitable for a general audience as well as family counselors, social workers and others who work with families. (1 hr.) - (more)

"Birds of a Different Feather at Work"

This presentation focuses on productivity and relationships in the workplace. Learn how to take advantage of the different behaviors to retain employees, enhance customer service and improve workplace relationships. This presentation is suitable for human resource managers, wellness program coordinators and others who manage work and workers. (1 hr.)

Birds of a Different Feather

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• Arranging for a presentation for groups and conferences.