[317] - Why You Can’t Catch Up on Sleep, But You Can Bank It

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 The idea of “catching up” on sleep with a long lie-in sounds helpful, but it actually disrupts your body clock. In this episode, I explain why it backfires and share a simple plan to stabilise your sleep timing across nights, early starts, and rotating shifts. You’ll learn how to anchor your wake time, use light and movement to reset your clock, nap strategically, and bank sleep before tough runs. What You’ll Learn: Why weekend lie-ins disrupt circadian rhythm How a drifting body clock drives cravings, low mood, and fatigue The anchor habit of a consistent wake-up time How morning light and gentle movement act as time cues Short power naps that support recovery without harming night sleep How to bank sleep before nights and early starts A practical daily timing plan for shift workers A calm pre-sleep routine that improves depth and consistency If you want help building a sleep plan that fits your roster and your energy needs, use the link in the show notes to get in touch. Subscribe for new episodes, and please leave a rating and review—it helps more shift workers find the show. Learn more at ahealthyshift.com . Support the show ---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it ----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. _______________________