Considering all the media coverage about stress, depression, fully taxed staffs and the ongoing suicide concerns, we’re sharing Ashley Mateo’s article for those who can’t go to bed until they’ve gotten their perceived fill of me time or peace and quiet.
Revenge bedtime procrastination is defined as a phenomenon in which people who don’t have much control over their daytime life refuse to sleep early in order to regain some sense of freedom during late night hours.”
Source: Health, March 2, 2021. Link. Putting off our bedtime isn’t as harmless as it sounds. Lack of sleep affects your working memory. It’s also been shown to negatively affect alertness, reasoning, and reaction times. Sleep deprivation is also closely linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. And not getting enough sleep can also weaken your immune system.