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Restful sleep is key for good health, and reluctance to sleep can have consequences.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A few years ago, the official Twitter account for Netflix sent out the following message: “Sleep is my greatest enemy<\/a>.” This perfectly sums up the battle you might experience when you know that you should be in bed but avoid going. But the urge to stay awake may be affecting your health. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s time to rethink bedtime procrastination and take steps toward a healthier path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is bedtime procrastination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our highly-wired world jockeys to keep us engaged; there\u2019s always one more episode to watch, another text to respond to, a few more social media apps to check out. Daily pressures and challenges can make it hard to carve out time for ourselves. Is it any surprise that many of us procrastinate about going to bed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly two decades ago, a group of researchers in Europe coined the term “bedtime procrastination” to describe someone who goes to bed later than planned, despite knowing that there will be negative consequences if they do. Their research showed that adults who procrastinated significantly about going to bed were more fatigued and slept less<\/a> compared to those who did not procrastinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One key factor? Smartphone use: procrastinators use their devices for an average of almost 80 minutes before bed<\/a> compared with 18 minutes for non-procrastinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why does it matter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Routinely getting less sleep than you need, or not getting sufficient good-quality sleep, is associated with many poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular issues<\/a> like high blood pressure and heart problems, cognitive issues<\/a>, and depression<\/a>. Sleep is one of the three pillars of health<\/a>, along with good nutrition and exercise. Yet encouraging restful sleep is often overlooked as a way to improve our physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you do If you struggle with bedtime procrastination?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recently, researchers from the Republic of Korea piloted a small trial of a program<\/a> to target bedtime procrastination. Their program focuses on improving motivation and changing behavior. During this preliminary study, 20 participants engaged in 50-minute sessions once weekly for three weeks, followed by a booster phone call. They reduced time spent procrastinating before bed by more than 60%, and reported fewer struggles with daytime sleepiness and insomnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five promising takeaways may help you dial down bedtime procrastination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n