It’s getting late, you know you “should” go to bed. But you just can't…or won’t. You tell yourself, just one more episode, or a few more minutes of scrolling, or a little more work to sneak in. It seems innocuous, but what if it was actually causing a world of harm? To your health, relationships, state of mind, performance at work, and more?Our guest is Vanessa Hill, PhD, a leading sleep scientist and Research Fellow at CQ University, who specializes in the science of bedtime procrastination. She is a Science Communication Fellow at the Museum of Science and an expert in how our digital habits shape our rest. And today, we’re talking about:<ul><li>The near-addictive quality of sleep procrastination, and the hidden reason for it</li><li>The surprising research showing why blue light might not be the sleep villain we’ve been told it is</li><li>Why your "night brain" finds it nearly impossible to “do the right thing, and get to bed”</li><li>The one habit that often matters more than the total minutes spent on your phone</li><li>Why common sleep advice often fails, and what to do instead</li></ul>If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of late nights and tired mornings, you are not alone. Listen to this episode to discover a more compassionate, science-backed way to reclaim your rest and feel like yourself again.You can find Vanessa at: <a href="https://nessyhill.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vanessa's Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nessyhill/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/bedtime-procrastination-intention-behavior-gap-behavioral-substitution-vanessa-hill" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a>Next week, we're sharing a conversation with Elena Brower about the wisdom of emptiness and the art of showing up to your life completely.Check out our offerings & partners:&nbsp;<ul><li>Join My New Writing Project: <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes</a></li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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