Social Jet Lag
Social Jet Lag
Social jet lag is the chronic misalignment between your biological sleep schedule and your social schedule, causing fatigue similar to crossing time zones every week.
Details
What is Social Jet Lag?
Coined by chronobiologist Till Roenneberg, social jet lag describes the gap between when your body wants to sleep (your chronotype) and when society requires you to be awake. If you sleep and wake hours later on weekends than weekdays, you're likely experiencing it.
Health Impacts
Reducing Social Jet Lag
The most effective solution is a consistent sleep schedule, keeping weekend wake times within one hour of weekday times. Reduce evening light exposure and get morning sunlight. Mindy hopes you find restful, consistent sleep.
💡 Real-Life Example
She slept until 11am on weekends but had to be at work by 8am weekdays — by Thursday she felt like she had jet lag every single week.
This content is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical diagnosis.