Why do I sleep worse on weekends or days off?

Short answer
Sleep prefers consistency.

What’s usually happening
Later nights and mornings disrupt sleep rhythm.

What this is usually not

• poor sleep ability

• resting incorrectly

Common reasons

• sleeping in

• late nights

• schedule shifts

What usually helps

• smaller schedule changes

• similar wake times

When to pay attention
If weekend sleep disrupts weekday sleep.

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