Brooding identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

Brooding identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

People who stay up later than intended may have a weaker physiological capacity for self-control. A new study published in the Journal of Health Psychology links lower heart rate variability to greater bedtime procrastination. Many individuals experience the temptation to prolong their use of digital devices, or complete further tasks, despite being aware that they should already be asleep—a behavior known as bedtime procrastination. Scientists …