I used to crash into bed with a head full of noise — emails I didn’t answer, random TikToks I shouldn't have watched, and half a plan for the next day. I didn’t feel rested. I didn’t feel ready. I just felt… off.
Eventually, I started paying attention to my evenings — not just the sleep part, but everything leading up to it. And wow. Once I changed a few small things, my entire day started feeling better, not just my night.
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No hacks, no 10-step routines. Just a few things that work for me:
1. Same Bedtime. Every. Night. (Well, Almost.)
Honestly, I fought this one. I used to think I could sleep whenever I wanted as long as I got 8 hours. But my body disagreed — big time. I was groggy in the morning, cranky by 11 a.m., and wired at night.
Now, I aim to crawl into bed around 10:30. Even on weekends. Not because I’m trying to be perfect — it’s just that my mornings feel way less chaotic when my nights are consistent.
Oh, and I started using this little white noise thing I found online. Nothing fancy — just soft hums that drown out the barking dog next door.
2. Screens? Nope. Not Before Bed.
This one hurt. I love late-night Pinterest scrolling and “just one more episode” marathons. But I also noticed it took me forever to fall asleep afterward. My mind stayed buzzy, and my dreams were always weird and jumpy.
So now, I try (really try) to cut myself off from screens about 45 minutes before sleep. I keep these amber glasses near my nightstand in case I have to peek at my phone. Are they cute? Not really. But they help.
3. Dump My Brain Before It Spirals
I cannot go to bed with my to-do list spinning in my head. You know that feeling when your brain starts replaying everything you forgot — and then makes up 10 more things to stress about? Yeah, that.
So I keep a notepad near my bed. Before I brush my teeth, I scribble down tomorrow’s top 2 or 3 things. Nothing fancy. Sometimes it’s just “email Jess back” and “buy oat milk.” But it’s enough to quiet my brain.
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