Early mornings: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, usually around six thirty on weekdays because of my commute. I wouldn't call myself a natural early bird, but having that extra time allows me to enjoy a proper cup of tea before rushing out of the flat.

Well, after dragging myself out of bed, I normally stretch for ten minutes and jump in the shower. Then, I make some porridge and quickly check the headlines on my mobile phone before heading off to catch the bus.

To be honest, I'm definitely more of a night owl. I tend to feel far more energetic and creative once the sun goes down, whereas in the morning my brain takes quite a while to properly kick into gear.

Not really, unless it was a school day. My parents usually had to nudge me out of bed around seven. On weekends, though, my brother and I would occasionally get up at dawn just to watch cartoons together.

I suppose I might have to if my work schedule shifts. Ideally, I'd love to wake up even earlier to fit in a brisk jog around the local park, but that really depends on whether I can get to sleep earlier.