October 7, 2026 by
10:30 p.m.: I’ll go to bed after this episode.
11:15 p.m.: Maybe I’ll watch one more. It’s finally quiet.
12:04 a.m.: I’ll just check my phone for a few minutes.
1:08 a.m.: What am I doing?
If this nightly negotiation sounds familiar, especially after a long day of caring for aging parents, you may be experiencing something known as revenge bedtime procrastination. It’s the decision to delay sleep even when you’re tired because those late-night hours finally feel like they belong to you. (more…)