The Sleep of Reason: How a Simple Habit Can Transform Your Nighttime Routine The idea that writing down tomorrow's to do list before bed can improve sleep quality is often met with skepticism.
However, the science behind it suggests that this habit has more depth than initially apparent. Cognitive offloading is a key concept in understanding how writing down tasks affects the brain.
According to Stephanie High, a psychology doctoral candidate, unresolved tasks can be seen as mental burdens that consume cognitive resources.