TIL my 'just one more episode' choice at 11 PM last night was a huge mistake

I had to pick between starting 'The Bear' or just going to sleep, and I chose the show. Honestly, I watched the entire first season straight through and called in sick to work today. Anyone else ever completely ruin their next day like this?

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4 Comments

adam4141mo ago

Been there, done that.

max_schmidt771mo ago

My last binge was with Severance. I set a hard phone alarm for 11:30 PM and put it across the room, so I had to get up to turn it off. That forced me to stop after two episodes.

williams.luna1mo ago

Respect the commitment, but max_schmidt77's alarm trick is the real pro move.

mason.drew18d agoMost Upvoted

Does anyone else find that setting an alarm works way better if you pair it with something else? I tried @williams.luna's alarm idea but my problem was I'd just turn the alarm off and sit back down. So I started putting my phone in the bathroom, then I'd brush my teeth while I was already up. That little routine locked it in, by the time I came back the urge to watch more was gone. The bathroom trick is the real hidden gem here, it turns a forced stop into a natural wind down.