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JustALivingThing  ·  3188 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What are your bedtime rituals?

It can sometimes take over an hour for me to fall asleep, so I've developed some strict rules. About an hour before bed, I'll set my alarm on my phone, have a big glass of water, and then cut off all screen usage. No internet, no TV, no phone, nothing. I also avoid eating or doing strenuous activity.

If I was just looking at a screen, I'll take a nice, slow walk. If the weather isn't conducive to that, I'll do some easy stretches and yoga poses. I used to listen to music as well, but I've found that some good old peace & quiet is better for helping me wind down.

Afterwards, I brush my teeth, take a piss, and head to bed.

  
One thing that helps tremendously is f.lux. It's a program that slightly changes the hue and brightness of your computer screen depending on the time of day. It's seriously magnificent!




Scorpio  ·  3188 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hmm that's interesting, I'll be sure to look into it especially since reading things at night on the computer causes lots of eye strain. And I too need some strict rules when it comes to falling asleep at a certain time. I am not the best at time management. Something I've been working on constantly.