What do you do at 3AM?

ilovemuffin

So it's been said a few times that 3AM is a time where 'creative types' get most of their work done. But what work exactly gets done? Maybe you lurk on Boards and converse with like-minded people, or maybe you have a blogpost to write? Or maybe you have a tune to record in your soundproof studio?



What else am I missing? What other creative things do people get done at this interesting time of day?

biko

I sleep

gmisk

I sleep....unless I have to get up for a pee....but that is usually about 430am.

Elwood_Blues

Listen to some podcasts:

Joe Rogan Experience
Bill Burr's Monday morning (or Thursday morning) podcast
Talking Sopranos

AMKC

3am ye I am normally asleep at that time now but there was a time for a while that I used to be up watching the T.V at that time. Not anymore. Really unless you work nights or a late shift or are partying you should be asleep at that time really.

.anon.

If I can't sleep, I sometimes browse 503 error boards dot ie. I mostly listen to podcasts or something from the Doc on One archive.

Badly Drunk Boy

At 3am last night/this morning, I was watching American Gods. Finally decided to give it a go. I'm not very creative...

Kylta

Dream

gmisk

gmisk wrote: »

I sleep....unless I have to get up for a pee....but that is usually about 430am.

I’m definitely up for a “pee at three”. Your time will come......

global23214124

Normally asleep. if its the weekend I am either partying, binging Netflix or just chilling with friends

Harry Palmr

Only thing I do at 3 am is have a wee.

Eduard Khil

Rapid Eye Movement followed by a regular episode of sleep apnea.

Ten of Swords

Sleep, if I can. Netflix or Spotify if I cant

Potential-Monke

I work nights, so if i'm not "working", I'm playing the PS4 or watching Netflix/anime/pulling the knob off myself.

Still waters

"Creative types" people who can sleep until 12

Baymax2020

Nudging the other half for some quality time, usually met by a swift f**k off

Bobblehats

Will point to the fact that time is a turtle

mouldybiscuits

The same thing we do every night Pinky, try to take over the world!

Agent Coulson

Work.

antodeco

As someone who suffers with anxiety, insomnia, sleep apnea and emotional hyperarousal, a 3am sleep often alludes me!

If I'm not fighting with myself to try and sleep, I'm figuring out which if the many meditation sounds i should listen to (none of which work).

After getting more angry at being unable to sleep, I try a few podcasts and then browse my phone (which is a bad idea).

Eventually, I retreat to another bed or the couch to try and distract myself of my inability to sleep.

Looking at my clock knowing my alarm goes off in 6 hours /5/4/3/2/1 hours, wishing that ability to sleep, that consciousness detachment kicks in so I can get something. Eventually falling asleep and getting a small number of hours sleep.

Oh, the above is every night by the way!

I think about the hamster that used to run this place, stopping only between 03:00—03:10 to catch his breath.

branie2

Sleep

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts

Watch plane crash simulations on YouTube.

Oink

Well right now, stressing out thinking of the 6 am start and the long day ahead, because apparently that’s the best way to go back to sleep...

Gremlinertia

Drink tea, eat sandwiches and design a biomechanical self..

One eyed Jack

Not a whole lot really, if I’m not working I’m asleep.

I’m somewhat curious though about the number of posters who can time when they need to go pee

I Was VB

Mainly look on DoneDeal for cars.

And count down what is the best tractor on a YouTube video.

AVFC.Stephen

Got woken up by 2 of my kids so decided to put on a flick. Train to busan

ChosenWong

I rehearse specific work tasks for the day ahead and the daily routine .The time I have to leave and personal business during the day etc.

Go on autopilot then during the day ahead if no sleep

Also review the overall picture of work life and how it's going

An Ri rua

Up on a stool every night setting the clock back an hour or forward an hour. I find it fierce confusing.
There, that's it sorted til tomorrow.

An Ri rua

One eyed Jack wrote: »

Not a whole lot really, if I’m not working I’m asleep.

I’m somewhat curious though about the number of posters who can time when they need to go pee

Self hypnosis and NLP. Standard tools these days. Jeez, you must live like an animal, eliminating when your body decides it's time. Wouldn't like to be stuck in a lift with you and your corporeal compulsions.

cj maxx

At 3am i just wish I could sleep.
Same at 4
Then I fall asleep at around 5 before the alarm goes off at 7-30.

Andrea B.

4.30 for a p. Back to sleep sometimes.
5.30 check flightradar to see which flight woke me.
I am not near an airport.

California Dreamer

MRE reviews by Steve 1989 on YouTube!

Let's get this out on to a tray!

riclad

Unless you are a writer I see no reason to be awake at 3am, some artists or writers get up at 7am because it's quiet, they will not be interrupted by emails or phone calls.
I just think it's important to have a schedule,
Get 8 hours sleep, whatever type of job you are in. Staying awake til 3am is not a good idea for most people, it won, t make you more productive.

r93kaey5p2izun

Usually do my boring paperwork stuff, look after my elderly dog who is very restless at that time, and browse the internet. Used to hate when this place shut down every night at 3am! Always get hungry around then too, so try to fight the urge to eat.

Andrea B. wrote: »

5.30 check flightradar to see which flight woke me.
I am not near an airport.

Same! Glad I'm not the only one.

Strumms

riclad wrote: »

Unless you are a writer I see no reason to be awake at 3am, some artists or writers get up at 7am because it's quiet, they will not be interrupted by emails or phone calls.
I just think it's important to have a schedule,
Get 8 hours sleep, whatever type of job you are in. Staying awake til 3am is not a good idea for most people, it won, t make you more productive.

Won’t make you productive but a lot of people like me go though sleep issues in their life. This can be the result of a physical problem or psychological or maybe both. Not a choice. For years I was jealous of friends, girlfriend who could say the word ‘ goodnight’, head onto pillow and off to dreamland..

With me it was very bad migraines which has been put down to long term stress caused by a couple of work issues. Diagnosed as such by doctors and when I left the job as recommended my sleeping overnight just improved, within a day or two.

When you are under severe stress your body has issues processing certain vitamins which was the root cause of my issue.

shesty

I sleep.Unless woken by one of the smaller members of the household.

Kids are the ultimate sedative, in a weird paradox-type way.

California Dreamer

California Dreamer wrote: »

MRE reviews by Steve 1989 on YouTube!

Let's get this out on to a tray!

Them MREs always look delicious. I must order one some time.

ShyMets

I wait

McGinniesta

Masturbate and fart

Cushtie

Previously I used to be kicked awake by other half as I went into another sleep apnea interruption.

Am hooked up to a CPAP machine these days and sleep solid from about 11 to 7

trashcan

I'm in the "desperately trying to sleep and getting up regularly for a pee." camp. It's somewhat comforting to know I'm not alone.

riclad

riclad wrote: »

Unless you are a writer I see no reason to be awake at 3am, some artists or writers get up at 7am because it's quiet, they will not be interrupted by emails or phone calls.
I just think it's important to have a schedule,
Get 8 hours sleep, whatever type of job you are in. Staying awake til 3am is not a good idea for most people, it won, t make you more productive.

Some people just have "sweet spots" in the day when they find they're most productive.

I find mine is late in the night when everyone's in their room or asleep, I love to get work done, especially niggling things that require a bit of focus. I'd often go to bed at three and get up when Morning Ireland comes on the alarm at 8 then work for a few hours and nap during lunch, then shower and finish some work. It's a really nice, relaxed pace to live at, with no energy dips, and lots of time for family and work. I could happily keep to this schedule forever, if I don't have to return to the office.

We don't all fit easily into that 8/12 hour sleep/wake schedule. I couldn't sleep for 8 hours, and I wonder if most people do it out of convenience or need?

Obviously it will depend on your family situation, kids, and whether you can work from home or not. It is great to have the choice in regulating your day, these days.

punisher5112

I watch anything with MATT DAMON....

maccored

never heard of the 3am idea. some people (like myself) tend to work better in the evening/night and some during the day - but everyone is different. people eat breakfast at different times - dont know if its anything to do with creativity

Man Vs ManUre

At 3 I pee, at 4 I snore, at 5 I make love to the wive, at 6 I listen to little mix, at 7 we need to talk about Kevin, at 8 for work I’m late, at 9 I want wine, at 10 I need gin, at 11 we need to talk about Evan, at 12 I pleasure myself, at 1 I go for a run, at 2 I make a poo.

Transginger

Waking up and going back to sleep, over and over.

The Crazy Cat Lady

sometimes I write, other times I sleep

4Ad

One of the few hours I am def asleep..(up later than usual 2nite)...come 4am i start waking, 20 years of shift work has me fecked.
I need a quarter of half of a sleeping pill most nights !

trashcan

trashcan wrote: »

I'm in the "desperately trying to sleep and getting up regularly for a pee." camp. It's somewhat comforting to know I'm not alone.

You are definitely not alone

My worry is that i have a pee at 3am and don’t get up!