This bedtime habit is more common and harmful than you think

Vengeance-Sleep-Delay sounds like the name of a bad horror movie, but it isn’t. This habit is one that has become popular on social media, one that you’ve likely experienced firsthand.

Revenge bedtime refers to the nights after a busy day when you finally have a moment to yourself and enjoy as much free time as possible. You usually go to bed late and wake up moody.

While free and free time is necessary, especially if you have a busy everyday life, lack of sleep is usually bad news for your health and mood. Even so, it is difficult to let go of this moment of freedom, even if we are aware of the consequences a few hours later.

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According to a 2020 study on the subject, in order to get revenge from sleep, your night routine must have three key components: Long nights must reduce total sleep time, they must not be disturbed by an external factor (like caring for a baby). or nausea), and you need to be aware of the negative consequences. That sounds pretty familiar to me.

“People are more inclined to take revenge if they don’t regulate their free time,” Sabrina Romanoff of Psychology told Self. “This is especially true during the pandemic because the line between work and personal life is distorted so that work duties tend to flow into personal life and schedules become less binding.”

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Research into this phenomenon is still in its infancy, but it appears to affect women and students the most. It is also more common in people who hesitate in other areas of their life. It is a phenomenon that is also increasing due to the pandemic and more stress and less separation between work and leisure. Here’s what you can do about it:

Maintain a constant sleep schedule, even on non-working days

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While this is difficult to do with anyone trying to live a social life, following a relatively constant sleep schedule will make it easier for you to fall asleep each night. It’s okay to break the rules every now and then, but try your best to be a little consistent. If you drink one night, try to avoid it the next night so your body can get used to the routines you are trying to create.

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A helpful tip is to set a bedtime alarm clock to remind you that it’s time to relax. Small steps that you can take to make this process easier are to avoid screens (at least the one on your phone).

Add relaxing routines to your night

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Sleep habits are important so that you can go to bed at the same time each night. Relaxing activities like reading, meditating, or cutting off screen time an hour or two before bed can be difficult to incorporate but can be absorbed over time. Start slowly, purposely turning off your phone at an appropriate time, and adding routines.