Post # 10 - My Cozy Night Routine (and What I’m Letting Go of)

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For years, my evenings were chaotic.

I’d scroll until midnight, stress about tomorrow’s to-do list, and fall asleep with my jaw clenched and my mind racing.

Then one day I asked: What if nights were a soft landing instead of a crash?

I didn’t create a “perfect” routine.

I just began building a night that felt like a slow exhale.

✨ What My Cozy Night Routine Looks Like

🕯 1. Dim the lights after 8 PM

I swap harsh lighting for warm lamps or candles. My brain (and mood) starts to shift into calm mode.

📵 2. Phone goes away, book comes out

Even if I only read 2 pages, it’s enough to feel grounded. Less noise, more presence.

🛁 3. Warm shower or bath

It’s not just hygiene — it’s a ritual. Water is my reset.

📓 4. Write down the worry

If something’s swirling in my mind, I give it space on paper. Sometimes that’s all it needs.

🫖 5. Herbal tea or warm milk

A slow sip, a deep breath, and the quiet of no screens.

✂️ What I’ve Let Go Of

• Replying to texts late at night
• Falling asleep to TV or scrolling
• Thinking rest had to be “productive”
• Trying to do 10 wellness hacks in one go

I’ve replaced perfect with peaceful — and honestly, that’s the best trade I’ve made.

💬 Tell Me

Do you have a night ritual you love? Or something you’d like to start doing to wind down?

Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for gentle ideas 🌙

– M.E