Many people face a problem: busy jobs or exams make getting 7–9 hours of sleep impossible, leading to burnout and poor focus. The solution is "sleep banking," where you go to bed 15–30 minutes earlier in the days leading up to a busy week to build resilience. This provides the benefit of improved alertness and better performance during stressful times. It helps people "pay off" sleep debt in advance so they can stay healthy and sharp when life gets overwhelming.