The questioner said that staying up late for a long time has made their skin look bad, caused dark circles under their eyes, and made it difficult to concentrate during the day. The questioner knows that this is not sustainable and that staying up late is a waste of time. However, they have been unable to quit—yet!
The good news is that the questioner already has the awareness and motivation to go to bed early. There are also some great methods that can be adopted!
First, let's make going to bed early a fun, gradual process! It's not realistic to go from sleeping at 4 or 5 o'clock to 11 o'clock overnight. But you can achieve small goals by going to bed 15 minutes earlier every day. Second, avoid doing strenuous exercise or watching videos that stimulate emotions before bed. Put your phone out of reach before bedtime.
Once again, you can drink a glass of milk before going to bed. If you don't have the habit of drinking water before going to bed and going to the toilet frequently in the middle of the night, you should definitely give it a try!
But milk is another kind of psychological suggestion that I really think is worth trying! Everyone thinks milk is effective, and as long as you believe it, it will be effective. Finally, light can interfere with our sleep, so you can choose an eye mask if necessary.
Then you need a comfortable quilt and a pillow of the right height. Once you have all this ready, it's time to choose your perfect sleeping position! A good position will give you a great night's sleep.
I feel like I'm wasting every day, but I'm ready to change that! I'm going to repeat this every day with a positive attitude.
Did you know that poor sleep quality can cause anxiety?
If you feel like you've wasted every day, get yourself moving! You can do it! Since you feel bad and it feels meaningless, and you can't quickly find meaning if you keep doing it, then instead of wasting time, you might as well spend it doing something!
First, take some time to think about the kind of life you want to lead or the kind of person you want to be. It doesn't matter if it's a dream or a daydream—the key is to think about it and figure it out!
2. Now, it's time to find examples of people who are like that! They can be successful people or people around you. See what they did, how they did it, and why they did it.
3. Set goals and plans to help you follow through with your ideal self! You can do things like reading, exercising, writing, waking up early, and so much more. You can make a plan, considering the short term first and then the long term. Of course, in order to cultivate good habits, you can also participate in some punching communities to motivate yourself through the power of the group!
Now for a few tips to make the most of the above steps! Once you've implemented them, don't overthink it – just do it! Willpower is fragile, so start with small goals that will give you a great sense of achievement. And don't set too many goals at once, especially some big ones – focus on one at a time and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve!
Some things may involve an internal struggle at the beginning, but don't worry! During the process of narrowing down goals and establishing a sense of control, you must also deliberately use willpower to restrain your inner negative energy. Persevere for a period of time until you feel positive feedback, that is, a sense of control and accomplishment from the task. For example, punching in after running 2 kilometers, taking notes after reading for half an hour, etc.!
Once you've achieved something, it's time to treat yourself! Give yourself a well-deserved reward for all your hard work.


Comments
I totally get how you feel. It's frustrating when you know staying up isn't good for you but can't seem to break the cycle. Maybe setting a strict bedtime routine could help gradually shift your habits. Also, cutting down on phone use before bed might make it easier to fall asleep.
It sounds like you're really struggling with this latenight pattern. I wonder if finding a hobby or an activity that you enjoy during the day could fill that void and give you less reason to stay up at night. Sometimes having something to look forward to can change your whole mindset.
The lack of sleep definitely takes its toll on both body and mind. Have you considered what triggers keep you awake? Identifying those could be key. Perhaps talking to someone about what you're going through could also provide some relief and insight into changing your habits.
Feeling stuck in this cycle must be tough. It's great that you recognize it's not productive. Maybe starting small, like setting an alarm not just to wake up but also to remind you when it's time to start winding down for bed, could slowly help adjust your internal clock.