09/05/2026
Most nights don't need fixing. They need softening.
If your evenings feel rushed, try just one of these tonight — not all five. Pick the easiest one. The point isn't a perfect routine; it's a gentler landing into sleep.
Which one are you starting with?
Why these five steps work
Dim lights triggers melatonin release
Phone away breaks the dopamine loop right before sleep
Write worries down externalizes racing thoughts so your brain stops rehearsing them
Warm drink signals safety to the nervous system
Longer exhale activates the vagus nerve and slows the heart rate