Looking for healthy night routine ideas? These are the top bedtime routine ideas for adults and students to have a restful night’s sleep to wake up feeling refreshed and focused.
Do you ever just lie in bed unable to fall asleep? It can be soooo incredibly frustrating to plan on going to bed at a certain time, with the hopes of waking up early, just to be unable to fall asleep.
What’s the point in going to bed “early” if you can’t even fall asleep? I’ve been there, and my night routine is far from perfect. But, you don’t have to constantly feel exhausted the next morning just because you can’t fall asleep. Having a few go-to self care night routine ideas will help you unwind for a restful night’s sleep! ????
You will learn the top bedtime routine ideas for adults and students so you can wake up feeling your best self the next morning.
After reading this post, you’ll have a variety of go-to bedtime routine for teenager and adult to have a great night’s sleep.
This post is all about the night routine ideas you need to try!
Best Night Routine Ideas
Bedtime Routine Ideas For Adults
Going to work ???????? can be exhausting… especially if you have a ton of stuff to get done. But, these top bedtime routine ideas for adults will help you feel rejuvenated to be productive and focused the next day.
Have A Light Snack Or Warm Drink
Feeling extremely thirsty or hungry can obviously keep you up at night. Yes, you might have heard eating too close to bedtime is bad for you. But, that doesn’t mean you should be lying awake, fighting off your ravenous hunger pains!
Consider having a warm beverage or small snack about an hour before bed. My night routine consists of having a caffeine-free tea that is specially designed to promote relaxation and sleepiness. We LOVE the Sleepytime Celestial Seasonings Tea to drink along with yogurt or peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ????
Having a warm beverage helps you feel calm and relaxed as you slowly transition to getting ready for bed. A small, quick bagel or sandwich is also great because it’s filling, without taking tons of time or ingredients to make. The last thing you want to do is make an elaborate snack right before bed!
Take A Bath
Another self care night routine ideas is taking a bath. This is a great way to unwind, soak in an amazing bubble bath (we LOVE the Honest Company Bubble Bath in Lavender), and reflect on your day.
This also gives you a great opportunity to sip some of your tea, read a book, journal, listen to music, or just plain lay there and relax.????
Read
Reading is another amazing nightly routine idea, especially a nighttime routine for anxiety to calm your mind from any wandering/spiraling thoughts you may have. Sometimes, our days can be soooo busy and chaotic that we never get a chance to just sit in peace and quiet. By never getting a break and properly resting, you are putting yourself at risk for burnout.
Reading as a bedtime routine for teenager or adult allows you to learn something new. Choose books that you are actually interested in reading. This ensures you won’t have dozens of books on your bookshelf that have never been read before.????
We are OBSESSED with 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think. This book is unlike most self help books that are often too vague and unrelatable. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic and gives specific details and ways to truly transform your life and thinking patterns. So…. if you are looking for a book to read during your nighttime routine, this is the one to try!
Write Down A To-Do List
Sometimes, wandering thoughts and stress can be from thinking about ALL the tasks you need to get done the next day. It can seem overwhelming at night to calm down and rest when you know the next day you have to get so many things done. Therefore, writing down a to-do list is an effective nighttime routine for anxiety you may have about getting all your things done come tomorrow.
Yes, you may have a busy next day, week, or month. However, ruminating and worrying about all these tasks just makes you that much more stressed and tired before even starting the tasks!
We recommend writing down all your tasks on a to-do list notepad. This ensures you have all your tasks down in one place instead of random scraps of paper. Additionally, this allows you to visualize and list your tasks. You can organize your list based on when things need to be done and how long you think each task will take you. This allows you to more accurately get a sense of if you are being realistic in terms of getting all these particular tasks done in one day.
A to-do list is also great because you can set priority to time-sensitive tasks. This is especially true if you are an avid procrastinator who is anxious to start a big, important assignment or project. If that’s the case, you should prioritize the most important, difficult tasks earlier in your day.
Additionally, a running to-do list keeps you accountable for completing all tasks, even the non-time-sensitive ones that you still have to get done to be a normal functioning human being lol (i.e. doing laundry, cleaning your sheets, etc.).
Use Aromatherapy/Essential Oils
Aromatherapy has been found to lower anxiety and stress levels. Therefore, this is a great nighttime routine that will help you feel calmer and prepared for a good night’s sleep.
Using an essential oil diffuser is a great nighttime routine for anxiety. Simply put it in your room and enjoy all the amazing scents. Our personal favorite is lavender!! ????
Beauty Night Routine
What would a self care night routine ideas list be without a proper beauty night routine?! Here are a few beauty nightly routines you should be doing each night:
- Skincare- It’s important that you first take off ALL your makeup (if you haven’t already). Sleeping in makeup will clog your pores and make your skin break out. First, wipe off all eye makeup you have on. We like to use the Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover because it’s gentle on sensitive skin and gets the most stubborn mascara off. Then, use a gentle cleanser and warm water to remove all your face makeup. Consider using the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. We like it because it works on all skin types, it’s affordable, and helps keep your skin clear and hydrated. Finally, apply a moisturizer to ensure your skin stays hydrated all night long. We LOVE using the Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion for Face. This is because it’s affordable, works with most skin types, and is hydrating without being too thick and sticky feeling.
- Dental Health- Obviously, brush your teeth before bed ????. Flossing and using mouthwash are also essential to prevent any cavities. After you’ve done these steps, we also like wearing teeth whitening strips to make your smile that much brighter. ????️ We LOVE the Crest 3D Whitening Strip Kit with LED light. And last but not least, don’t forget to wear your retainer. You didn’t wear braces for two years all for nothing!
- Extra Beauty Night Routine Essentials- There are tons of other beauty nightly essentials you can do. We like using the Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum. This is a simple way to get fuller, longer lashes. Be patient because it takes about one month to see results!
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Charge All Devices
The last thing you want to do is wake up the next morning to find all your devices are out of battery 🙁 This is because then you have to usually wait at least an hour for your phone, watch, laptop, and whatever other electronic device you have to charge. This can be extremely inconvenient if you have to commute to work and need your devices charged ASAP.
Therefore, make sure you are plugging in all your devices at night before going to bed. If you find you have limited outlets, we recommend using a power strip to easily charge your devices all in one location. Charge all your devices separate from your bedroom so you aren’t tempted to use them while you’re in bed. ???? This is because the light from your devices can make you feel more awake, making it harder for you to fall asleep.
Night Routine Ideas For School
If you are a student looking for helpful night routine ideas for school, read on to discover some healthy night routine ideas you can easily use to wake up feeling prepared and ready to go to school. ????
Set Exact Bedtime And Set Morning Alarm
It’s extremely important that you are setting a specific bedtime you wish to fall asleep. Make sure you are accounting for the time it will take you to actually fall asleep. It’s best to aim for about 8 to 9 hours of sleep per night to feel refreshed and energized in the morning.
At this time, another essential bedtime routine for a teenager is to set the time you need to wake up for school in the morning. We highly recommend NOT using your phone as an alarm clock. This is because soooo many things can go wrong from 1) easily hitting snooze 2) more likely to scroll on your phone in bed when you wake up 3) being tempted to scroll on your phone at night if you can’t fall asleep.
Consider getting an actual alarm clock instead of using your phone. We like the wake up light sunrise alarm clock as it is a great way to use both light and sound as a means to wake up more naturally and successfully.
Layout Clothes For School
The last thing you want to be doing in the morning is figuring out what to wear. Don’t wait to pick out your cute outfit for the day the morning of! You almost always will be exhausted, waste loads of time, and just pick the same outfit you always wear to school.
Therefore, lay out your clothes on your bedroom floor the night before. This bedtime routine for teenager is great because you don’t have to waste time the next morning thinking about what you should wear.
Prep Your Schoolbag
Just like it’s an important nightly routine to lay your clothes out for the next morning, it’s also essential to pack your backpack the night before. This ensures you’re not forgetting any important assignments or projects as you rush out the door to school the next morning.
Also, this gives you plenty of time to neatly organize everything so you don’t misplace an important paper into the wrong folder. The last thing you want is to stress about not being able to find your homework because you misplaced it!
Change Into Pajamas
A great bedtime routine for teenager is making sure you change into pajamas before jumping into bed. Yes, I know it may seem tempting to just sleep in your normal sweats or lounge clothes, but don’t! This might confuse your brain. This is because changing into pajamas instead of wearing “everyday clothes” (i.e. leggings & a t-shirt) signals to your brain its bedtime.
Even better, wearing a cute silk or satin pj set can be great for your skin, especially if you struggle with breakouts on your back and/or chest.
Listen To Music
Another night routine ideas for school is listening to a calming playlist before bed. This is especially helpful if you struggle with wandering/spiraling thoughts before bed. Distract your mind by turning on music.
Plus, you can easily journal while listening to music. We LOVE a good journaling-inspired playlist! This is a great nighttime routine for anxiety because you can distract yourself from any spiraling thoughts. This makes sure you aren’t lying in bed ruminating about your life.
Unplug From Electronics
Unplug from your electronics at night (at least an hour before you want to go to bed!). All these prior self care night routine ideas have been preparing you to fall asleep fast. You want to be getting the maximum amount of sleep possible. However, if you stay up binge-watching the latest Netflix show or scrolling on your phone, this defeats the purpose of all these productive night routine ideas leading up to going to bed.
The best way to unplug is to turn off all your devices. Don’t rely on your phone as an alarm. And, charge all your devices in another room (preferably on another level of your home). This way, you are eliminating the temptation to just get up, walk three steps, and scroll on your phone ????… even if you can’t sleep!
Journal
A complete list of night routine ideas wouldn’t be complete without some journaling! Journaling is an effective way to get all your thoughts down on paper. This is one of the best nighttime routine for anxiety you can do. Don’t just lay in bed with your ruminating thoughts. Write those thoughts down!! Whether you want to free-write in a plain notebook, write down what happened that day, or write down something you are looking forward to, journaling allows you the freedom to uncover what’s on your mind. The best part is, in the future, you can read past journal entries and see how far you’ve grown.????
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