The early bird catches the worm, but what about the poor little bird who just wants another five minutes in bed?

As far as I am concerned, the world can be split into two distinct groups of people: The people who bounce out of bed first thing in the morning ready to face the day, and those of us who shouldn't be allowed to interact with anyone until well after 12pm. I am definitely part of the latter. Here are the 9 things you will know if you are definitely not a morning person. Can I go back to bed now?

Your phone alarms look a little something like this

And it is 100% necessary. Getting up that early is just hard, okay?

You've ruined your favourite song by setting it as your alarm.

The ringtone alone is enough to fill you with dread. It can't be morning already!

More than once, you have considered a change of career

Especially on a Monday morning. If I become a famous novelist, can I lie in until 12 o'clock? Probably not.

You simply refuse to attend any meetings or lectures before 10 o' clock

All your colleagues know that the hour between 9 and 10 is your quiet alone time when you sit sipping your coffee in silence. God help anyone who dares to interrupt you.

You can't fathom people who go to the gym before work

People who get up at 6 am for a spin class or sunrise yoga can't be trusted, it's as simple as that.

You love time-saving hacks 

You find ways to make your morning routine quicker and easier. You pretty much adore time-saving products like dry shampoo or spray on moisturisers like new AVEENO® Daily Moisturising After-Shower Mist which applies in seconds and absorbs instantly! Less time faffing means more time sleeping.

You always wash your hair the night before

Because you know there is no way you're leaving your bed half an hour early just to wash your gruaig. That's a no-no. Your morning shower is carried out at lightning speed and precision.

You usually dodge people you know on your commute

You just can't deal with Susan's chirpiness this morning. No way! That's it, you're taking the long way to work.

You've consistently reduced the number of minutes it takes you to get ready for the day ahead

Less time grooming = more time in bed. Snoozing. You've got your morning routine down to a fine art and manage to get ready in ten minutes if you have to.