5 Peaceful Evening Routine Ideas For a Calm Mind and Restful Sleep
5 Peaceful Evening Routine Ideas For a Calm Mind and Restful Sleep
1. Limit Screen-Time
We all know by now, but screen time before bed is a big no-no if you want deeper, higher quality sleep.
The harmful blue light from our screens disrupts our brains’ melatonin production and, in turn, prevents us from falling asleep more easily and staying asleep longer.
On top of this scrolling before bed can give us more stress and prevents you from truly unwinding.
2. Dim Your Lights
Dimming your lights during the evening can create an ideal calming relaxing atmosphere to help you brain realize you’re winding down and to signal to your mind that it’s time for bed.
Plus, bright lights late at night can be irritating and almost headache-inducing.
3. Create A Home Spa
Creating a spa-like atmosphere for your evening bath/shower can definitely be the highlight of your evening and something you look forward to!
Here are a few ways to bring the spa to your home:
- Play relaxing spa music
- Use candles or soft warm lighting rather than your main lights
- If taking a bath try Epsom salts and a bubble bath
- Use an oil diffuser for relaxing scents
- Warm robe ready
- Glass of water or tea close by
4. Embrace Reading Before Bed
Reading is the perfect way to entertain yourself and relax before bed.
It helps you to engage your mind, but also avoid screens too close to bedtime.
Instead of scrolling through social media and potentially getting triggered or reacting to negativity, reading can help clear that online noise that can disrupt your mental health and sleep.
5. Try Journaling To Clear Your Mental Clutter
If you have tons of thoughts floating around in your mind like most of us before bed, journaling can be an effective way to put your thoughts to paper and help relieve that mental chatter.
There’s so much baggage from the day like to-do lists, appointments, work, and family responsibilities that can pile up if you haven’t properly reflected on your day or week.
Taking the time to journal can help you regain your mental clarity and protect your mental and emotional health.
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