Can you procrastinate things like sleep? You can... this particularly affects the digital generation.
In the article 'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination', author Anne Helen Petersen discusses a phenomenon that affects many of us, especially in the era of constant responsibilities and excellent access to technology. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is the tendency to delay going to sleep in order to finally have time for oneself after a long day of work and multitasking. According to the author, many people feel that their lives are dominated by obligations, and the time spent alone—watching TV, playing games, or scrolling through social media—becomes a form of rebellion. While such behavior may offer momentary pleasure, it leads to sleepless nights, negatively impacting health and wellbeing in the long run. Petersen emphasizes that it is essential to understand this mechanism and the need to establish healthier habits that allow us better time management, avoiding traps that threaten our mental and physical health.