So, after the holidays, your sleep’s wrecked. Late nights, couch marathons, sugar comas—you name it. Now you’re trying to remember what “routine” even means.
Forget grand resolutions. You don’t need a 6-step program or a sunrise meditation habit. Just a few small tweaks, and you’ll be back to sleeping like a semi-functional adult.
First up, the wind-down routine. You can’t just go from Netflix to REM. Try something calming—take a dark shower, scribble in a journal, maybe crack open that book your aunt gave you.
Next, move a little. If your holiday workout was the walk from the couch to the fridge, start small. Gentle yoga, a bit of stretching, tai chi—stuff that says “chill,” not “marathon.” It quiets your brain so sleep can sneak up on you.
Finally, reset that bedtime the sneaky way. Don’t jump from midnight to 10 p.m. cold turkey. Go to bed 20 minutes earlier each night. By midweek, you’ll have tricked your body into being responsible again.
Small steps, solid sleep. No resolutions required—just a little common sense and maybe fewer late-night snacks.
Source: Tom's Guide
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