Winding down is a habit, not a single moment. A few small cues repeated every evening teach your body that it is time to slow down.
Dim the room
An hour before bed, switch to low, warm light. Light a candle or turn on a single lamp and leave the overhead lights off.
Add scent
A diffuser with lavender or cedar, or a slow-burning soy candle, becomes a signal over time. The same scent each night makes the routine feel familiar.
Something warm, something soft
A cup of caffeine-free tea and a heavy knit throw on the sofa make it easy to put the phone down and read a few pages.
Block the light
A silk sleep mask helps if your room is never fully dark. Cool, smooth silk is gentle on skin and easy to forget you are wearing.
