Why All-Nighters Are Destroying Your Brain

Are you constantly tired and struggling to focus? You might be suffering from sleep debt. This video explains why pulling all-nighters is hurting you more than helping. I cover the neuroscience behind sleep debt and give you practical tips to improve your sleep, boost your grades, protect your brain, and finally feel rested.

Sleep debt is horrible for student performance. In this video, we break down what sleep debt is, and, most importantly, how you can "repay" it to feel more rested and focused.

Ever feel like no matter how much you sleep on the weekends, you're still exhausted by Monday? That's sleep debt, and it's a huge problem for students. This video explores the real impact of sleep deprivation on your brain and academic performance. Learn the tell-tale signs of sleep debt and discover simple strategies to fix your sleep schedule and get your energy back.

00:00 - Introduction: What is Sleep Debt?
00:22 - Defining Sleep Debt
00:44 - How Sleep Debt Accumulates
01:20 - The Brain on Sleep Debt
02:03 - Stress and Sleep Debt
03:12 - Sleep Debt and the Body
03:33 - Can You Catch Up on Sleep?
04:21 - Chronic Sleep Debt and Cognitive Decline
05:05 - You Can't Bank Sleep
06:00 - How to Pay Down Sleep Debt
08:25 - Signs You Have Sleep Debt
09:00 - Caffeine and Sleep Debt
09:21 - Quiz: Are You Sleep Deprived?
09:42 - Sleep Debt is Real (and Reversible)
10:18 - The Importance of Sleep for Your Brain
10:18 - Final Thoughts & Sleep Assessment