How To Create A Night Time Routine For Better Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t start when your head hits the pillow—it starts with the mindful moments that lead up to it. A calming bedtime routine can tell your body and mind it’s time to unwind, let go of the day. Whether you’re struggling with sleep or just want to improve your evening habits, a relaxing nightly ritual can lead to deeper, more restorative sleep.

Why A Night Time Routine Is Important For Better Sleep?

A bedtime routine is a cue for your body to start winding down. It shifts your nervous system from high alert to relaxation mode and prepares you mentally and physically for sleep. Like a soft landing at the end of a busy day, it eases the transition from being awake to being asleep especially when done regularly.

What Are The Benefits of A Relaxing Bedtime Routine?

Reduces Stress And Anxiety

When you carve out time each evening to unwind, you give yourself time to process the day. Simple acts like sipping a warm cup of Love Tea Organic Sleep Tea, blended with calming herbs like chamomile and lemon balm, can calm your nerves. Adding a few drops of Bach Rescue Sleep Spray from Rest and Digest is another gentle way to support emotional balance before bed.

A Consistent Night Time Routine Improves Sleep Quality

You may fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up feeling much more refreshed. Our Rest and Digest Restore Eye Pillow—filled with flaxseed and optional lavender—can create a sense of being wrapped in a cocoon of calm especially when cooled or warmed.

Bed Time Routines Promote Relaxation

Your routine is a way to get out of the hustle of the day. Whether it’s lighting a Queen B candle, soaking in a warm bath with The Base Collective Magnesium Bath Salts or misting your pillow with our Rest and Digest Beauty Sleep Spray, these moments tell your nervous system it’s safe to relax now.

Helps Establish A Sleep Schedule

Routines create consistency. When your body gets used to winding down at the same time each night, you’ll start to feel sleepy and wake up around the same time—no alarm clock needed.

What Are The Essentials Of A Routine At Night?

Dimming The Lights

Turn off harsh overhead lights. Use warm lamps or dimmable bulbs to create a cosy atmosphere. Soft lighting tells your body it’s time to wind down.

Disconnecting From Electronics

Screens emit blue light that disrupts your sleep hormones. Try replacing your phone with a more mindful activity and replace your iphone with an old school style alarm clock. For example, read a self-care book like Yang Sheng – The Art of Chinese Self-Healing or journal your thoughts with the Bespoke Letterpress Linen Gratitude Journal—a beautiful ritual that turns self-reflection into something meaningful.

Engaging In Relaxing Activities

Find what soothes you. Herbal tea, gentle stretching or applying The Base Collective Beauty Sleep Balm to your hands and chest can help your body transition into sleep mode. If you’re tense, a spritz of Magnesium Oil Spray or a short soak with The Base Collective Magnesium Bath Salts can melt the tension away.

Setting The Right Temperature And Noise

Cool, quiet environments are best for sleep. Use earplugs or white noise if needed. And don’t underestimate the power of comfortable bedding. The Rest and Digest 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase is luxurious on your favorite pillow. Cool, breathable and kind to your skin and hair. It’s the small things that make your routine a nightly retreat.

How To Create Your Own Night-Time Routine

Identify Your Sleep Goals

What’s stopping you from sleeping well? Whether it’s racing thoughts, restlessness or too much screen time, knowing your challenges helps you design a routine that addresses them.

Choose Activities That Calm You

This is where trial and error come in. You might find journaling calms your mind or that sipping Love Tea Loose Leaf Sleep Tea helps you sleep. Try different options and see what works for you.

Include Mindfulness And Meditation

Even 5 minutes of deep breathing or guided meditation can work wonders. Lie back with your eye mask or eye pillow and focus on your breath—no pressure, just presence. These practices slow down your heart rate and quiet your mind.

Consider Your Bedtime Environment

A clean space, no clutter, soft lights, calming smells and breathable fabrics can make your space a sanctuary. Change your sheets, add a lavender bag or keep your favourite self-care book by your bed. Your space should beckon you to unwind.

Tips For Sticking To Your Bed Time Routine

Start Slow And Build Up

You don’t need a 10-step routine from day one. Start with just two calming activities—tea and journaling—and add more as they become habits.

Be Consistent

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Consistency sets your internal clock and makes sleep feel more natural.

Make Adjustments

Seasons change, life gets busy and that’s okay. Swap your evening bath for a quick foot soak or trade reading for meditation when you’re tired. Flexibility is key to longevity.

Reward Yourself

Celebrate the wins. Treat yourself to a new silk pillowcase or a fresh journal when you’ve been doing your routine for a month. These small rewards reinforce good behaviour.

Creating a bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs to be consistent and mean something to you. Whether you choose to sip herbal tea, write down your thoughts or simply rest your eyes with a silk pillowcase and warm eye pillow from Rest and Digest, these small acts of self care can make a big difference to your sleep. Over time your routine will become not just a path to better sleep but a nightly ritual of rest, reflection and restoration. Rest and Digest have a wide range of gifts to help you look after yourself every day. Browse the website to see the helpful tips and blog posts we have to help you live a happy, healthier more balanced life.