Are you a morning person or do you continuously hit snooze on the alarm clock?
Suzy Green, a clinical and coaching psychologist and founder of The Positivity Institute, says morning people are happier people.
Dr Green said significant amounts of research indicates the benefits of being a morning person or having a preference to what's referred to in the scientific literature as "morningness".
"Overall, morning people experience more positive emotions, are happier, eat breakfast, are healthier and are more proactive, get better school grades, entry into better [tertiary institutions] and hence better jobs," she said.
"Morning people are happier. It has something to do with our internal biological clock, as experience of positive emotions are known to fluctuate according to a 24-hour cycle."
Freda Ofori, 29, said her morning routine is a "daily struggle".
The Quakers Hill resident said she likes to squeeze in as much sleep as possible, which leaves her little time to enjoy her morning routine.
"Truth be told, I always feel like I'm rushing, so I have sort of gotten used to it," she said.
"Like most people, coffee plays a big part in my routine. I don't really get going until I have my Nespresso."
Ms Ofori said there is room for improvement and she would like to take her time to enjoy her morning brew rather than rushing.
Dr Green said the key to getting into a routine is to figure out the benefits of becoming a morning person by weighing the pros and cons.
"Make a commitment to change," she said.
"Wake up five minutes earlier and think about what you might be able to do that will really put you into a positive mindset for the day.
"Create an attitude of gratitude."
Dr Green said incorporating some form of gratitude practice in the morning has been shown to increase well-being and decrease symptoms of depression over a month.
"So whether you do this mindfully as part of a meditation or use a journal to write down things you have a sense of gratitude for, it's a non-negotiable for a flourishing life."
