Having a nightly routine is very beneficial to help you sleep is better, and sleep well. If you are stressed, hungry, and watching screens until you fall asleep, your body will not have time to rest properly.
Meditation
Meditation is an amazing way to relax and unwind at the end of your day. This can help you sleep better, be more productive, and even reduce stress. Here are some tips for starting meditation:
- Start small—try five minutes when you wake up or right before bedtime. If that goes well, add another five minutes the second week and so on until you reach 20 minutes per day, which is taken into account the minimum amount needed to see benefit.
- Get snug — meditating on a pillow may not be practical if you are short on space or not ready for it (trust me). But meditating while lying down has been shown to produce the same benefits as meditating sitting up straight, so do not feel like you need any special equipment or clothing to try it!
- Make it part of your routine—you must be fully committed when you try something new; otherwise, we risk getting off course too easily when life gets busy again later! Find what works best for your needs by experimenting at different times each day until you find something that’s sustainable
Night pray
First and foremost, prayer is a time of reflection—whether you say it out loud or in your head, it is a way of taking the time before bed to acknowledge what you have learned that day and how you can apply that lesson tomorrow. A night pray it may be as easy as “thank you for the food I ate today,” or so long as contemplating how we interact with our families. What matters is something that will make your heart feel lighter at the end of the day. It does not matter if you do not know any prayers by heart; just close your eyes and consider what felt like the right thing for your soul at that moment!
Exit screen
It’s astonishing how much time we spend in front of screens. Not only at work or school, but also at home. We read on our phones and tablets, watch TV and films, play video games, use our computers as alarm clocks and even keep them in the bedroom! To create a calming evening routine, you should limit your screen time as much as possible.
Turn off your cell phones and computers at dinner (or even better: leave them alone). Don’t read on your tablet or phone before bed; instead, try an historical book (yes there are such things!).
We hope this article has inspired you to make some easy changes to your nightly routine. Experiment with what works for you, and do not be afraid to try various things until you find something that helps you sleep better at night. It may take a while before this tip turns into a habit, but it is worth the effort because your body will thank you for making this little adjustment!
