Simple Evening Rituals That Prepare Me for Better Sleep
# Simple Evening Rituals That Prepare Me for Better Sleep When it comes to sleep, most of us focus on the moment our head hits the pillow. But I’ve learned that what happens **before** bed matters just as much—if not more. Over time, I’ve built a few quiet rituals that help me slow down, reset, and prepare both body and mind for rest. Here’s what works for me. --- ## 1. Dim the Lights About an hour before sleep, I lower the lights in my space. No bright overhead bulbs—just warm, soft lighting. This small change helps signal to my brain that it’s time to unwind. --- ## 2. No Screens, No Scrolling I try to avoid screens at least 60 minutes before bed. No news. No feeds. No endless tabs. If I need to write something down, I do it with a pen and paper instead. It’s not about perfection. It’s about intention. --- ## 3. Herbal Tea Instead of Caffeine Two years ago, I gave up daily coffee. Since then, I’ve replaced i...