We all do it: hit snooze a few times on Saturday, let the kids watch cartoons, and catch up on some “deserved” sleep. But then Sunday night rolls around — you’re wide awake, and Monday feels like a crash landing. That’s not coincidence. Shifting your sleep and wake times by just a couple of hours can throw off your circadian rhythm, leaving you in what experts call social jet lag.
🌟 Today’s Sleep Tip: Keep a Consistent Wake-Up Time
Your body loves routine. When you wake up at the same time every day, it strengthens your circadian rhythm and makes it easier to fall asleep naturally at night.
Sleeping in just 2–3 hours on weekends can undo that balance.
👉 Try this: Stick within 1 hour of your weekday wake time — your body (and Monday self) will thank you.
🛠 Quick Sleep Hack: Get Light Early
If you do stay up late on weekends, offset it by getting bright light exposure as soon as you wake up. It helps “reset” your body clock faster.
🔖 Sleep Pick of the Week
Wake-Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock — mimics a natural sunrise so you wake up gently (and keep a consistent rhythm).
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That’s today’s ZzzBrief — enjoy your weekends, but remember: your body doesn’t know what day it is. Consistency is the best sleep hack of all.
Sweet dreams,
Bri
P.S. I’m not a doctor — just sharing research and practical tips. Always talk with your healthcare provider before making big changes to your sleep or health routines. Some links I share may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them (at no extra cost to you).