Wellness
You can overdo it, experts say.
If you spent a good portion of your summer rotting in bed, youre definitely not alone.
The idea of the practice is to rest and relax i.e.
rot as much as you need.
But there is a time when people might be vegging out a littletoomuch.
Apart from the cheeky name, the concept is obviously nothing new.
Carla Marie Manly, a clinical psychologist and author ofJoy from Fear.
Think: a cozy Sunday in bed after a busy Saturday.
But experts caution that you shouldnt take it too far heres what to know.
Is Bed Rotting Bad For You?
According to Manly, its OK to chill out as long as you dont feelstuckin bed.
Any activity thats taken too far will have downsides, she says.
It might also help to call it something else.
On a neurolinguistic level, the term bed rotting evokes a sense of deterioration and decline, Manly says.
While the term is catchy, she suggests thinking of it something like bed rejuvenation instead.
Its one of the bestantidotes to burnout and life fatigue, she says.
Being creative can also feel just as refreshing.
While theres nothing inherently wrong with bed rotting, it isnt the only way to revive yourself.
Studies referenced:
Oerlemans, WG.
(2014).Burnout and daily recovery: a day reconstruction study.
J Occup Health Psychol.
