EVENING ROUTINE FOR A SUCCESSFUL END TO THE DAY
A message here, an email there, and then a quick check to see if there's anything new on Instagram. The last few minutes before bedtime often look something like this. This often leads to us lying in bed brooding, our thoughts circling around the to-dos for the next day, and we just can't relax. Do you recognize yourself in this? Stop it! Start today by establishing your new evening routine for a successful end to the day. You can look forward to more balance, peace, and contentment. Learn what such a routine might look like in this article.
WHY DO I NEED AN EVENING ROUTINE?
Similar to a morning routine (which we wrote about HERE , by the way), an evening routine allows you to bring structure to your day and establish solid anchors. It can also help you relax more quickly in the evening, switch off better, and improve your sleep quality.
WHAT MIGHT AN EVENING ROUTINE PLAN LOOK LIKE?
One thing to note: We don't want you to spend your day stuck in routines from now on. Your evening routine can be short and sweet (similar to your morning routine). You don't have to carve out two hours in the evening to establish an evening routine. We'd like to give you some food for thought on what you can do to end your day peacefully and start the next one relaxed:
1. Turn off electronics
It's important that you don't end your day with your phone in your hand. This only unnecessarily churns your mind and certainly doesn't make for a successful end to the day. It's best to set a time every day to turn off your laptop and phone. After a few days, you'll notice how incredibly liberating this is.
2. Journaling
Diaries are for little girls? Not so much! Reflecting on the past day in writing in the evening can be very powerful. This way, you record what went well and what didn't go so well, and organize your thoughts. To keep things brief, you can set three or four questions to answer each evening. These could be, for example, the following:
- What was my highlight of the day?
- What could have worked better?
- What is my insight of the day?
- What am I grateful for?
3. A (vegan) YLUMI moon milk
Our insider tip for falling asleep? Clearly, YLUMI moon milk. Because: A moon milk in the evening banishes worries and cares! Warm milk is especially recommended in Ayurveda and is considered a rejuvenating agent, as it has a calming, heart-strengthening, and balancing effect. With the help of ADAPTOGENS , it's even more tolerable and super quick to make. What you need:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup milk (regular milk, oat milk, cashew milk)
- 2 SLEEP CAPSULES
- Or optionally 1/2 tsp COCO BEAUTY SPARKLE
- Cinnamon
- Honey
PREPARATION
First, warm the milk. Then open the 2 SLEEP CAPSULES and add the powder to the milk. Optionally, add 1/2 teaspoon of COCO BEAUTY powder, stir in the cinnamon and honey, and let it steep for 1-2 minutes.
4. Meditate
Meditation in the evening can help you calm down, connect with yourself, and fall asleep contentedly. It doesn't matter how long you meditate. The main thing is that you go within. This brings you back to the here and now, and you can wonderfully curb ruminations about your long to-do list. A quick tip: There are also meditations specifically designed to help you fall asleep. A body scan, for example, can help you fall asleep more easily. If you want to further improve your sleep quality to help you fall asleep more easily, you can try our SLEEP formula.
5. Be grateful
If you prefer a quicker pace, you can get into the habit of falling asleep in a state of absolute abundance. The best way to achieve this is to reflect on the things in your life you're truly grateful for just before falling asleep. It's like counting sheep 2.0, so to speak. Just close your eyes and immerse yourself in the feeling of abundance. You'll see how well it helps you sleep.
We hope you have lots of fun with your new evening routine.
