# Health Coach Tip - Fine-tune Your Night Time Ritual

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2024-07-24  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

If you haven't already started, today is a better time than ever to make your night time routine a little more personalized.

We are always harping on the importance of sleep. It’s important for your longevity – to live a long, healthy life and to prevent disease. Everyone has suggestions for a good night’s sleep including turning off screens, sticking to a schedule, and not eating too close to bedtime. If you haven't already started, today is a better time than ever to make your night time routine a little more personalized. Create a way to separate yourself from the day, reflect and wind down - that’s special to you.Create your own ritual. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, make it your own: Listen to your favorite songBurn incenses or put your favorite essential oil in the diffuserIn your head or on paper, list 3 positive things from the day - even the smallest ones countHave a cup of valerian, chamomile, other nighttime teaSet up coffee for the morning - put out your favorite mugRead a page from an inspiring book or a treasured poemLight a candle in the bathroom while you get ready for bedDo “Legs Up the Wall” yoga pose - in bedStep outside and look at the stars and moonMassage lotion into your hands and feetDance your way into bed

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