The psychology of revenge bedtime procrastination

Sleep loss is more common due to increased working hours and an emphasis on active leisure. As a result, people tend to compromise their nightly sleep, becoming chronically sleep-deprived.

Studies show that people can't learn to manage with less sleep. Too little sleep will have adverse effects. Your body won't properly recharge, leading to irritability, impaired decision-making, thinking, and memory, reduced impulse control, and health issues such as metabolic disorder and cardiovascular problems.

Staying up a bit later to carve out some leisure time may feel good in the short term but may be damaging in the long run.

• Stick to a bedtime routine. Consider setting an alarm to go to bed.
• Consider your metabolism. Avoid coffee or alcohol late in the day. Try to eat dinner earlier or eat a light meal, so you don't overwhelm your digestive system.
• Relax your body and mind before going to bed. Meditation and journaling are suitable activities to help switch off before sleep.