If you’ve ever spent an entire day in bed, just lounging and resting, you may have been hesitant to admit it. But it turns out, so many people do it and find it comforting that there’s even a trendy name for it on TikTok: “bed rotting.” The low-key self-care practice has more than 294 million views, with users sharing their own takes on it.
A bed rot day is anything but a quick nap, it’s more like becoming one with your duvet for an extended amount of time. Once you get comfy, you can enjoy snacks, scroll on your phone, watch a marathon of shows or movies, or actually sleep. Having everything you need nearby helps ensure that you won’t be forced from your comfort zone sooner than you want to be, as the goal of bed rotting is to lie in bed for as long as you need to recharge your social or emotional batteries.
Videos on TikTok show people in their bed rotting environments, bundled up with covers, with their laptop and mood lighting. While there’s no wrong way to do it, the idea is that it has to be intentional to count as real bed rotting. It’s the perfect way to end a hectic week at work, or a busy weekend, and remember, you’re not wasting time, you’re reviving yourself.
Source: Daily Mail
Scott's Thoughts:
- I have another name for this. It is being a lazy ass. Sorry. Just how I was raised I guess.
- Nothing wrong with sleeping in sometimes. But when you wake up, time to get moving to the living room/kitchen/den and other areas of the house.
- I can't be comfortable just hanging out in bed all day. Unless I am sick.