I keep trying to "extend" the day by postponing sleep and it's ruining my life.
I work a hectic job in banking and usually get home between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
By the time I’m back, I’m exhausted, but I feel this intense urge to "get more out of the day." I am determined to sleep early almost every morning, but by night my brain refuses to accept that the day is over. I feel like I haven't had anything productive the whole day or had any "me time," so I end up:
- Mindlessly scrolling or watching unproductive stuff.
- Postponing sleep for hours just to feel like I’m "living" and not just working.
- Ending up even more tired the next day.
I’m struggling with the mindset of telling myself "this is it for the day." How do you guys flip the switch and accept that it’s time to sleep when you feel like your personal day hasn't even started yet?
With an early rise lifestyle, I intend to focus on my side hustles which may change the course of my life in general, because I am more upbeat and motivated in the morning, but past few years of fighting this mindset I have embedded in me has got me nowhere.
Any "system" or mental shift that worked for you would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. don't say a winddown routine, because I am not struggling to fall asleep, but struggling with maintaning the intention to sleep at a reasonable hour.