61: How to Stop ADHD Revenge Bedtime Procrastination for Good

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between ADHD and revenge bedtime procrastination, offering insights and practical tips for improvement.

You already know you're staying up too late. You've tried going to bed earlier, and it hasn't stuck, and if you have ADHD, there's a real reason for that. This episode is for the ADHD adult who's exhausted but can't seem to stop hoarding the night away. I'm breaking down why revenge bedtime procrastination and ADHD are so deeply connected, what's driving it at the level of the nervous system, and why fixing your night routine won't help much if the real problem is happening during the day. Grab the free ADHD Regulation Guide . 00:00 – What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? 02:29 – How ADHD Dysregulation Fuels Bedtime Procrastination 04:04 – Resentment, People Pleasing, and Saying No 14:20 – Radical Mindset Shift: "I Choose My Day" 23:37 – Easy Bedtime Routines for ADHD: Practical Tips Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://jennafree.com/blog/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-adhd Let's stay connected! Ready to help your ADHD clients heal at the nervous system level? Join the waitlist for the ADHD Regulation Method clinician certification launching in September. Want more thriving with ADHD? Come hang out with me on Instagram! Get out of paralysis, be more…

People in this episode

Host: Jenna Free

Topics covered

• ADHD
• bedtime procrastination
• nervous system
• night routine
• self-improvement

Keywords

• ADHD
• bedtime procrastination
• nervous system
• self-care
• night routine
• dysregulation
• mindset shift

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ADHD Regulation Method

Products: ADHD Regulation Guide

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