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Why You Wake Up Tired: Sleep Cycles Explained Softly

If you've ever woken up feeling heavy and exhausted even after a full night's sleep, this video is for you. Tonight, we're exploring the quiet science of sleep cycles—why they matter, how they work, and why waking up in the middle of one can leave you feeling so tired. You don't need to remember all of this. You don't need to take notes. It's enough just to listen. In this gentle explanation, we'll walk through what actually happens when you sleep: the ninety-minute cycles your brain moves through, the difference between light sleep, deep sleep, and REM, and why waking up mid-cycle can feel so disorienting. We'll also talk about what disrupts these cycles—screens, stress, inconsistent schedules—and why the "eight hours" rule isn't as rigid as it sounds. This is designed to be listened to with your eyes closed, either as you drift off to sleep or as calm background audio while you wind down. If your thoughts have been racing tonight, or if you're feeling frustrated with how tired you've been lately, you're not alone. Waking up tired doesn't mean something is broken. It usually just means your body woke up at the wrong point in its natural rhythm. This video won't tell you what to fix—it's here to help you understand your mind a little better and feel a little less alone with your thoughts. The Drowsy Mind creates long-form, sleep-friendly psychology and neuroscience content for overthinkers, students, and curious minds who want to learn while they unwind. If this helps you feel a little calmer tonight, you're welcome to subscribe for more gentle explanations like this. And if you drift off partway through, that's exactly what this is here for. Disclaimer: This content is educational, not medical advice. If you're experiencing persistent sleep issues or exhaustion, please consider speaking with a healthcare professional. Timestamp 0:00 – Opening: Why You Wake Up Tired 1:00 – What Sleep Cycles Actually Are 4:00 – Why Waking Mid-Cycle Feels So Heavy 6:00 – Light Sleep, Deep Sleep, and REM—A Closer Look 8:00 – What Disrupts the Cycles 10:00 – The Myth of Eight Hours 13:00 – Small Shifts, Gentle Understanding 16:00 – Closing: You're Doing Just Fine #SleepScience #SleepCycles #Overthinking #Neuroscience #SleepBetter #CalmContent #TheDrowsyMind #psychology