Give Your Brain a Break: Why Late-Night Scrolling is Ruining Your Sleep

It's the second week of January and all good work and sleep habits you promised or made resolutions to are disappearing already... We've all been there lying in bed, phone in hand, promising ourselves “just five more minutes” of scrolling. Before you know it, an hour has passed, your eyes are dry, and you’re knee-deep in videos of dogs befriending ducks. Entertaining? Absolutely. Good for your brain? Not so much.​

Your brain needs downtime, but late-night screen time hijacks your ability to unwind properly. The blue light from your phone suppresses melatonin, the hormone that tells your body it’s bedtime. That’s why you can feel exhausted yet somehow wired at the same time.​

Why You Should Give Your Brain a Break​

1.     Better Sleep – Less screen time means deeper, more restorative sleep. Your brain needs this to process emotions, repair itself, and keep you functioning at your best.​

2.     Less Stress – Doomscrolling before bed often fuels anxiety rather than eases it. Instead of winding down, your brain is busy processing the latest news, work emails, or someone else’s holiday snaps.​

3.     More Focus – A well-rested brain performs better. Poor sleep affects concentration, decision-making, and even your mood the next day.​

How to Break the Habit​

·      Set a Screen Curfew – Try switching off at least an hour before bed. Charge your phone outside the bedroom if temptation is too strong.​

·      Create a Wind-Down Routine – Read a book, listen to calming music, or do some light stretching instead.​

·      Use Night Mode – If you must use your phone, activate night mode to reduce blue light exposure.​

Your brain does so much for you, give it the break it deserves. Swap the scrolling for sleep, and you’ll wake up feeling sharper, calmer, and really ready for the day ahead.​

Make your Self-care Inevitable!​