How Sleep Debt Affects Your Brain, Mood, and Performance
We often treat sleep like an optional luxury, something to squeeze in when everything else is done. But after a few nights of staying up too late or rising too early, you don’t just feel tired. Your body starts to keep score. That score is called sleep debt, and trust me, it’s more than just a catchy phrase, it’s your body’s way of reminding you that rest is non-negotiable.
I learned this the hard way, constantly burning the candle at both ends. What I didn’t realise was how that “just one more episode” mindset was slowly compromising everything from my ability to think clearly to my emotional balance.
What Is Sleep Debt?
Sleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep your body needs and what
