Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Delay Sleep and How to Stop
Have you ever turned off the light, closed your eyes, and expected to fall asleep – only for your mind to switch into overdrive? Suddenly you are replaying old conversations, planning tomorrow, worrying about tiny details, or imagining worst-case scenarios. Your body is tired, but your thoughts keep racing. These racing thoughts at night are one of the most common reasons people struggle to fall asleep. They are closely linked to stress, anxiety, overthinking, and a mental habit called rumination – repeatedly going over thoughts without reaching a resolution. Modern life, constant digital stimulation, and high expectations make this pattern more common than ever. Quick navigation What are racing thoughts at night? Why your brain won’t switch off What science says about the brain & insomnia A practical step-by-step calming plan Amazon tools that support calmer nights A real-life style story you may recogniz...