I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 308: Social Jet lag & ADHD: What It Is and Why It Matters
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Jun 23, 2025 Discover the concept of social jet lag and its surprising effects on ADHD symptoms. Learn how misalignment between your internal clock and daily demands can drain your energy. Gain practical strategies to align your sleep schedule with your natural rhythm, boosting your focus and reducing feelings of overwhelm. Explore actionable tips to enhance productivity while respecting your body's needs, making daily tasks feel more achievable and sustainable.
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What Is Social Jet Lag?
- Social jet lag occurs when our body's internal clock clashes with external schedules, creating a constant mismatch.
- This mismatch causes daily fogginess, sluggishness, and difficulty focusing, especially in ADHD brains.
Mismatch of Body Clock and Schedule
- Social jet lag is the misalignment between internal body clocks and external demands like work or family.
- This misalignment makes us feel sluggish, foggy, and mentally off throughout the day.
ADHD and Delayed Sleep Patterns
- ADHD brains often have delayed sleep phase syndrome, shifting their alertness later, while societal schedules expect early wake times.
- Revenge bedtime procrastination also pushes sleep later as individuals seek personal time at night's end.
