The article discusses the concept of 'hurkle-durkle', a Scottish term for lounging in bed when one should be active. Recently popularized as a self-care trend, especially among Gen Z, this practice contrasts traditional productivity with mental health prioritization. A survey reveals that nearly 60% of Americans engage in this behavior, with women being more inclined towards it than men. The introduction of 'bed rotting' as a term in popular culture further emphasizes this shift in attitude toward rest and self-care.
Turns out, I was hurkle-durkling.
Hurkle-durkle is a Scottish term that...means 'to lounge in bed when you should be up and about.'
Bed rotting, a term added to Dictionary.com in 2024, refers to spending the entire day in bed under the guise of self-care.
According to a recent survey by the mattress manufacturer Amerisleep, nearly three in five Americans hurkle-durkle.
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