A new trend has taken TikTok by storm, with millions of views under the tag 'bed rotting'. Gen Z users are embracing a slower pace of life and finding self-care in the comfort of their beds. Creators are sharing their morning routines and experiences of bed rotting - from box set binges to working under the duvet - but the trend has faced criticism for its potential health implications.
Well-known content creator Vanessa Hill describes the term n a recent video as: “When you do literally nothing but laying in bed. It is the end of optimisation.” According to psychologist Robert Common says that the trend reflects an intense rejection of 'hustle culture'.
He said: “Bed rotting is the practice of spending an extended amount of time during your normal waking hours, or even a whole day, lying in bed. You could be watching films, scrolling on social media, talking on the phone, eating, or anything you would normally do if you were at home relaxing."
