Like persuading a toddler to put on their shoes for example.

But one crucial example of something we can’t control is sleep. 💤

If you’ve ever struggled with sleep (as I have), you’ll know it’s not something you can’t control or force through effort.

The best we can do is 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 sleep – by creating the right 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for it.

And one of the most powerful ways we can do this is with a pre-sleep routine; a sequence of behaviours that promote sleep.

Here are a few elements that can help:

🌙 Physical wind-down – an evening walk, stretching, or a warm bath
🧘‍♀️ Mental unwinding – TV, reading, journalling, listening to a podcast
📵 Digital boundaries – reducing inputs that keep the brain in “go” mode
🗒 A tool to offload thoughts – like a notepad by the bed
🌅 A ‘digital sunset’ – reducing light exposure before bed

My current routine includes: