what is bedtime procrastination ?

it describes the decision to sacrifice sleep for leisure time that is driven by a daily schedule lacking in free time .

for people in high-stress jobs that take up the bulk of their day , bedtime procrastination is a way to find a few hours of entertainment even though it results in insufficient sleep .

although bedtime procrastination can be tempting in the moment , late nights followed by early mornings can directly lead to serious sleep deprivation .

cutting back on sleep can have significant negative effects on mental , physical , and emotional health with short and long-term consequences .