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Why Mondays Feel Brutal: Understanding Social Jet Lag and Its Impact on Your Sleep

Why Mondays Feel Brutal: Understanding Social Jet Lag and Its Impact on Your Sleep

Ever dread getting out of bed on Monday mornings? You might be dealing with social jet lag—a common disruptor backed by sleep science.

A survey shows 39% of people find it harder to fall asleep on Sunday evenings. While the start of the workweek looms large, social jet lag plays a key role in this struggle.

Weekends shift our rhythms: later bedtimes, nights out, and sleeping in confuse our biological clock. By Sunday night, we're conditioned to stay up later and sleep longer.

Do you struggle more to fall asleep on Sundays?