Life Kit How to stop revenge bedtime procrastination
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Jun 16, 2022 
Lauren Whitehurst, a psychology professor and sleep researcher from the University of Kentucky, chats about the struggle of revenge bedtime procrastination. She explains how busy lives lead to sacrificing sleep for personal time. The discussion reveals practical strategies to reclaim restful sleep, particularly for parents and shift workers. Whitehurst highlights the importance of sleep hygiene and offers insights on creating a calming bedtime routine, ensuring you not only catch Z's but also enjoy guilt-free leisure!
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
- Revenge bedtime procrastination is more than just losing sleep.
- It's a reaction to overly packed days and societal pressure for productivity, a desire for personal time.
Parenthood and Procrastination
- Maria Godoy started experiencing revenge bedtime procrastination after having her first child.
- She felt she lacked personal time and wanted to be more than just a caregiver.
Sleep Equity
- Sleep equity highlights how socioeconomic factors impact sleep.
- Marginalized groups often work longer, more stressful hours, leading to poorer sleep and health disparities.