Say it with me, a quality night routine will help me sleep well and wake up energized. The pages in your English textbook are looking less and less like they’re actually written in English. The library that was once buzzing with conversation has dwindled down to the last few study groups. You decide now is a great time to pack up, walk home, and jump in bed! Something is telling you tonight is the night you’ll actually try the bedtime routine you’ve been pushing off. You want to be better about structuring your night, but you’ve struggled to perfect your routine. Allow this article to help you uncover habits that will leave you well rested and ready to go the next morning! After finishing this blog post, I highly recommend reading about my advice on perfecting your morning routine.
Hack #1 Start The Routine With Something Sweet
Many people need a nutritious breakfast or caffeinated drink to start their day. This gives them energy to fuel whatever tasks are on their to do list. Alternatively, have you ever considered what nutrients should be consumed to have a good night’s rest? Maybe a light dinner? Or would a filling meal be better? What about not eating at all? Let’s stop guessing and start taking expert advice! Science suggests, a cup of tea before bed can calm the body and increase sleep quality.
After your walk home from the campus library, I want you to try this. Unwind for a few minutes or an hour at most. Watch an episode of Netflix, scroll through your timeline and be sure to eat dinner. Next fill a pot with water, place it over medium heat and wait for the boil to begin. Walk over to the pantry and examine your tea collection. As you read the labels you find yourself at peace. The description of the lavender tea sounds majestic and smells even better. You decide this is the one to enjoy before calling it a night. Now you steep your tea and select your favorite mug to cozy up with. The process of making tea is methodical in nature. It’s been said to calm nerves and alleviate stress- exactly what’s needed in a nightly routine. With a warm cup of lavender tea, you’re ready to uncover the next hack to get some well needed rest.
Hack #2 Enjoy Some Much Needed TLC
Taking out contacts, washing your face, and brushing your teeth are already crucial to your nightly routine. Let’s add one more practice to really give yourself tender love and care before diving into bed. As a kid you either loved this or hated it, but I guarantee this underrated luxury is sure to be an excellent bedtime hack. Taking a bath rather than a shower can be exactly what you need to wind down the evening.
Healthline’s blog post detailed multiple benefits to taking baths:
- Muscle relaxation
- Lessen fatigue
- Lower rates of depression
Not to mention the calming effects of adding essential oils to a nice, warm bath. You can fully indulge in a DIY spa experience by lighting candles, adding bubbles, and enjoying tea while in the bath. This is the ultimate hack to get in bed feeling rejuvenated after a long day. Of course showers are way quicker and often more hygienic than baths so don’t over use this night routine hack!
Hack #3 End Your Routine With A Slow Setting
Last but certainly not least, this is a well-known way to improve your sleep quality. Whether it’s Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall having a fan on provides white noise proven to assist rest. A 2023 article found that sleeping with a fan on not only provides white noise but also improves air quality and regulates room temperature. Listening to white noise is an excellent component to your night routine because it drowns out unexpected noises that could wake you in the night. Furthermore, improving air quality is crucial for people with allergies or other health conditions irritated by airborne factors. Lastly, a cool room temperature is proven to prevent overheating while sleeping therefore improving your night’s rest.
I highly suggest a low fan setting for 3 reasons:
- Minimize energy cost
- Noise moderation
- Lowers direct draft
Ultimately, a quality night routine will provide the much needed rest college students deserve. Hacks such as drinking decaffeinated tea, taking a luxurious bath, and using a fan can make a huge difference. Always remember, planning your day starts the night before! Leave a comment sharing your favorite nightly hack to feel well rested. Also share this post with a friend who is also trying to improve their bedtime routine.
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