Sleep does not begin when you lie down. It begins in the hour before, when your nervous system decides whether it is safe to let go.
A simple wind-down
- 1Dim the main lights an hour before bed.
- 2Finish the last task, and write down whatever is unfinished.
- 3Do something slow with your hands.
- 4Keep the phone out of the bedroom.
Consistency beats elaborateness every time.
Slower evenings, steadier mornings.
This article is educational and not medical advice. It isn’t a diagnosis or a treatment plan — talk to a qualified clinician before changing what you take.