Many have lost control over the days since the outbreak began. No one seems to care about how fast each day passes. Students also complain that bedtime has changed as classes and more have gone online.

Everyone chooses to spend some quiet time with their gadgets after all while rushing through the day’s busy schedule and housework.

But when you set aside this time for recreation, you are missing out on the most essential sleep for the body. Many people spend their time at night looking at their mobile phones and watching movies as an act of revenge for working during the day.

Why do they do this?

People who are digitally addicted mainly use mobile phones and laptops at night. Most people spend their time on social media, watching movies, playing games and watching some shows regularly at night, for forgetting the tensions and stresses of the day. The main reason for this is one’s stressful work in the day time. The frustration of not having free time during the day, to some extent, causes many people to lose sleep at night and set aside time for recreation.

What happens when sleep is out of your control?

Prolonging sleep at night can have short-term and long-term consequences. ‘If it continues for too long, it can lead to insomnia, stress,heart problems and other serious health problems. There are a few things to keep in mind if you find that you are not getting enough sleep . Confusion or lack of attention is the main problem with your sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation can weaken your decision-making abilities. Also it may lead to slower response time and so on. These things can lead to serious accidents while driving and so on.

So you should replace your mobile phone and other digital devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Avoiding coffee in the evening will also help you get a good night’s sleep. Also, trying to spend some time with your family by changing your busy lifestyle is also very helpful to avoid stress and family problems during this time.