Demanding days can come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes days can be physically demanding (hello there half marathon training) and some days can be mentally and emotionally draining. I often find myself gravitating towards a glass of wine or sweet treat while watching some TV. Some nights it’s just laying in bed and scrolling or playing games on my phone.
I am starting a new full-time job in a couple of weeks and I need to be better about my nighttime routine. Here are some of my goals for a healthy unwind at the end of the day:
- Read books before bed. Screen time before bed is one of my weaknesses. I hope to get some more physical paper books to read.
- Limit the nighttime sweets and snacks. If I need a snack, I’m going to try to opt for a healthy option and not eat it too late.
- Start my bedtime routine earlier. An earlier bedtime routine means the earlier I can fall asleep. I have friends who set a bedtime alarm daily, so I’m going to try that and hold myself accountable.
I hope to try out these things, and follow-up in a month or so. What healthy nighttime habits do you have? Share in the comments below!