There’s something about ending the day with intention and beginning the next with clarity. For me, my bedtime routine isn’t just about sleep—it’s about setting the tone for the day ahead.
I like to wind down early, usually around 8 or 9 p.m. The world slows, the lights dim, and I allow my body to relax. I block all distractions from the outside world and enjoy home. By settling in early, I can wake up before the world lights up—before the rush, the noise, and the demands of the day.
At 4 a.m., I awaken—not to an alarm blaring, but to the quiet stillness of a brand-new day. I settle into my favorite spot, the side of the couch where sleep often finds me, and I take a deep breath. I sit in the silence, just being. My heart beats steadily, reminding me that I am alive, healthy, and here.
Before I do anything else, I thank God for another day. Another chance. Another opportunity to live with purpose. I feel gratitude settle over me like a warm embrace. In these moments, I listen—to my thoughts, to the rhythm of my breath, to the whisper of what’s ahead. I take this time to plan, to set my intentions, to move into the day with clarity instead of chaos.
Once I’ve had this quiet moment to myself, I move into my morning—daily hygiene, checking in with clients, then stepping into my 9-to-5. The day begins, full of motion and responsibility, but because I’ve started with peace, I can carry it with me.
Evenings are for reconnecting—with my little ones, with my home, with myself. I check in, we share our day, we eat, and then I ease into my own work—helping clients, organizing my thoughts into a to-do list so that nothing lingers in my mind overnight.
By 9 p.m., the world slows again, and I follow suit. I let go of the day, releasing it so I can embrace the next one fully. As Glorilla said it so eloquently, “At the end of the day, the has got to end.”
A bedtime routine isn’t just about getting sleep—it’s about creating space for productivity, peace, and intention. When you set yourself up for rest, you set yourself up for success.
What does your nighttime routine look like? And if you don’t have one yet, what small shift could you make today to create a more peaceful tomorrow?
Sincerely, Sky
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