Days blur and slip away, and in a blink, it's time to sleep. Our jam-packed schedules barely leave any personal ‘me’ time, making one grapple with a sense of dwindling self-control and autonomy. As a form of rebellion and ‘revenge’ against the relentless pace of the day, you attempt to extend it.
To enjoy your leisure time , whether reading a book, scrolling social media , or binge-watching a movie, you postpone sleeping. In a bid for a modicum of independence and freedom, you refuse to sleep on time, trying to reclaim some extra time for yourself from the already bygone day. Deliberately putting off sleep becomes a vengeful way to counteract the powerlessness felt during the hectic day and to seize whatever is left of the day.
This is called ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ and is more common than you think. It’s a refuge before the next day begins and sprints away the same way. ALSO READ: Secrets to the perfect nap revealed in new NASA study: The right time, environment and more Consequences Sleep postponement leads to poor sleep quality with reduced sleep hours.
Engaging in stimulating recreational activities well past bedtime can hyperactivate the brain, making it difficult to unwind and fall asleep. Even when you’re done, your brain is still buzzing. And as a result, sleep is delayed.
On average, adults are required to sleep for at least seven hours. Postponing sleep damages the sleep cycle, and causes sleep fatigue or exhaustion from inadequate sleep th.