How Checking the Clock Disrupts Sleep and What to Do About It

Understanding our sleep patterns can often lead to confusion. It’s essential to recognize that waking up during the night is a natural aspect of the sleep cycle. As Troxel explains, “Sleep is a highly dynamic state, and so waking up in the middle of the night is partly just part of the process of sleep.” The real challenge arises when you find yourself unable to drift back into slumber and, even more so, when this inability leads to mounting frustration.