Winding down and getting ready for sleep is the most relaxing part of the day. We don’t dread going to sleep like we do when we wake up for class, cause once we start our nighttime routine, we know we are done for the day!

Last week, I shared some morning routine ideas and this week I’m here to help you finish your day right. Since we all have some sort of nighttime routine already, I’ve created a list of things you can do to upgrade yours!

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Put Down All Electronics

This one is difficult. Most of us indulge in screen time before sleeping, which is understandable — there’s nothing better than winding down by catching up to some Netflix!

Staring at a screen, however, isn’t the best choice for pre-bedtime. It can strain your eyes and even worse, it can disrupt your circadian cycle, making it harder to fall asleep.

Of course, breaking a habit of many years isn’t easy! Therefore it’s best to start slow by turning off your electronics 15 minutes before bed, later adding minutes until you get up to 1 hour. To replace your lost source of entertainment, maybe you could finally do some reading for fun.

As a side note, don’t charge your phone on your bed (especially under pillows) because the charger can overheat and be a fire hazard!

Drink Warm Liquids

For people who have difficulty sleeping, drinking warm milk or chamomile tea is a great natural relaxant before sleep.

Some say drinking warm milk or tea doesn’t necessarily help them fall asleep quicker in itself. However, once you start drinking warm milk before sleep your body will associate the liquid with sleep. It’s like a daily signal to your brain that it’s time for bed.

Treat Your Skin

After doing your skincare routine, treat yourself to a face mask!