Signs Your Evening Screen Habits Are Hurting Your Sleep
If you’re having trouble sleeping, your first instinct might be to blame stress, caffeine, or a busy schedule.
Switch off to switch on: Digital detox before bed
Ready to improve your sleep and wake up refreshed? This page will guide you through the essentials of a digital detox before bed, helping you disconnect from technology and reconnect with restful sleep.
Understanding the digital detox
Many people struggle to disconnect from technology before bed. The constant stream of notifications, emails, and social media updates keeps the brain active, making it difficult to wind down and fall asleep. Our goal is to provide simple and effective strategies to help you switch off and prepare for a good night's sleep.
A simple tip: The bedroom ban
Try this: No screens in the bedroom! Keep your phone, tablet, and laptop out of your sleeping area. This helps your brain associate the bedroom with sleep, making it easier to relax and drift off. Explore our Sleep Hygiene Tips page for more ideas.
Explore more healthy habits
Improve your sleep hygiene and create a relaxing bedtime routine by visiting other pages like Breathing Techniques, Stress Management or Mental Health & Mindfulness.
Foundations & Awareness
Screen Fatigue vs. Sleep Deprivation: Understanding the Difference
You feel tired.Your eyes feel heavy.Your brain feels foggy.
Why Your Brain Struggles to Wind Down After Screen Time
You turn off your phone.You get into bed.The room is quiet.
How Nighttime Screen Use Affects Sleep Quality (Not Just Sleep Time)
Most people think of sleep as a simple equation:If I go to bed late, I’ll be tired. If I go to bed early, I’ll be fine.
What a Digital Detox Before Bed Actually Means (And Why It Matters for Sleep)
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “digital detox before bed” and immediately thought, “So… I have to give up my phone entirely?”—you’re not alone.
Science & Biology
How Blue Light Suppresses Melatonin at Night (And Why Sleep Suffers)
If you’ve ever been told to “avoid blue light before bed,” you might have wondered if it’s really that serious—or just another wellness trend.
Dopamine, Screens, and Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling at Night
You’re tired.You know you should go to bed.You tell yourself, “Just one more scroll.”
How Digital Stimulation Keeps the Nervous System Alert at Night
You close your laptop.You put your phone down.You’re in bed.
Why Mental Stimulation Is Worse Than Physical Activity Before Bed
It’s bedtime. You’ve exercised earlier in the day, maybe even a light workout this evening. You feel a little tired. But then, out comes your phone or laptop. A quick scroll turns into an hour of reading, emails, or social media.
The Science Behind “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination” and Why You Stay Up Too Late
You know the pattern: you’ve had a long, exhausting day. Work, chores, responsibilities—it never seems to end. You finally crawl into bed, exhausted… and instead of sleeping, you scroll your phone, watch videos, or read articles.
Phones & Sleep
How Notifications Trigger Nighttime Alertness and Disrupt Sleep
It’s a scenario many of us know too well: you’re winding down for bed, but your phone buzzes or pings. Instantly, your attention is hijacked. Even if you don’t respond, your brain is already alert.
Why Checking Your Phone “One Last Time” Disrupts Sleep
It’s a familiar scenario: you’re in bed, ready to sleep, and think:
How Smartphones Affect the Brain Before Sleep
You know the routine: the day’s over, the lights are dim, and your phone is in your hand. One last scroll, a few messages, a quick video—and suddenly your brain feels alert, even though your body is exhausted.