Life has been crazy for everyone in the last year. Spending so much time at homemade everyone is a little stir crazy at times. I know I fell out of my nightly routine. I realized that having a nightly routine was what I needed to close my day, I noticed a huge difference in the time I let it go. I tend to like routines and schedules. It was time to get back to the routine that I had created. I found that I relaxed and slept better when I scheduled this into my evenings. These are a few of my favorite tips.
- I like to have everything tidy and organized before I go to bed. Dishes get put away and the kitchen is cleaned up. Laundry is put away and towels are laid out for the next day. The bed is turned down and clothes are ready for the morning.
- Finn and Ruby always get a last walk at night. They love that! They have their own routine too. They get their harnesses off, get shoulder rubs, and treats. Not spoiled at all! They know it’s bedtime then.
- At least with me, it seemed like it was difficult to turn my mind off at night. I spend a few minutes writing in my Five Minute Journal and reevaluating my day, the good and the bad. This journal has become my favorite, I write in it morning and night.
- I started an evening yoga stretching series just to stretch and loosen my muscles up before bed. Nothing better than a good stretch before bed. A few minutes of quiet relaxation to slow the mind down. I leave my yoga mat out and set any equipment out for my morning workout. This ensures I won’t miss it.
- A little meditation ends my day. Sometimes it is just some peaceful music and other times a chant or meditation. I like to change it up depending on how I am feeling and what I need that evening.
- After I finish my evening routine electronics are off. I don’t check my phone, social media, or email. Anything can wait until the morning and I want to enjoy the quiet.
I hope you found these tips helpful and will try adding one or two to your evening routine. Let me know if you do and how it is working for you. I would also love to hear your favorite tips for slowing down at night, send me a message!
Until next week,
Carrie
Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesign Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Personal Stylist with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.
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