This is the part of the day when I need things to be simple and calm. A while back, I was having problems sleeping. Nights were broken, and I did not get restful sleep. A number of things changed; perhaps one of the biggest was that I stopped trying to go to sleep straight after using my computer for hours. Instead I would take time away from screens, and allow myself time to wind down and slow down.
My evening routine starts just over an hour and a half before I want to go to sleep. It is:
- tidy the sitting room
- take dirty mugs, plates and glasses through to the kitchen
- tidy the kitchen
- put away laundry (if not already done)
- lay out clothes for the morning
- get in pjs
- put dirty clothes in laundry basket, and air clothes that can be worn again
- check my calendar for upcoming events
- sit in bed and craft whilst listening to an audio book
Written out, it looks like a lot, but flows, and is a gentle wind down. It gets me ready for bed and for sleep.
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