The 3 a. m. Wake Up Call: What It Reveals About Our Relationship With Work The problem of waking up at 3 a. m. is complex and multifaceted, often attributed to factors like aging or fatigue.
However, research suggests that the relationship between work habits and sleep patterns may be more significant than previously thought. Dr.
Aric Prather, a renowned sleep expert, emphasizes that the tendency to blur the lines between professional and personal life can contribute to middle of the night wakefulness.