Going to bed at a sensible time takes serious self-discipline. If you’re anything like me, the moment your head hits the pillow tends to creep later and later as the week goes on — often thanks to a phenomenon known as revenge bedtime procrastination. It’s the urge to delay sleep in order to claw back a little personal time after a busy day, even though you know you’ll pay for it the next morning. Sound familiar? It’s time to kick the habit.
Sleeping late can be an inherently bad thing, beyond the issue that most of us need to be up early for work. It fights against your natural circadian rhythm and can lead to related health problems. If you’re caught in a cycle of going to bed too late but rising too early, you’re probably already feeling the effects. Struggling to wake up, leaning heavily on caffeine, and a constant low-level tiredness can quickly start to take their toll.
