5 Small Habits That Help You Sleep Better Tonight

Let’s be honest: consistently getting a good night’s sleep sometimes feels like a challenge. One night you’re out like a light, the next you’re tossing and turning, replaying a conversation from five years ago. Sleep is meant to be natural, but modern life doesn’t exactly make it easy.

The good news is you don’t need a 20-step nighttime routine, sometimes it's the small, simple shifts that can make the biggest difference. So if you’re reading this

at 11:43pm (been there), here are five gentle habits that can help you wind down and drift off a little easier tonight.

1. Dim the lights after 8pm

It’s such a small thing, but turning off bright overhead lights in the evening sends a powerful signal to your brain that it’s time to slow down. Switch to lamps, fairy lights, or candles if you’re feeling fancy. It’s all about telling your body: we’re easing into rest now, so no big lights!

2. Cut the bluelight

This one’s tough, I know. But swapping even 15 minutes of screen time for a book, podcast, or gentle stretch can work wonders. Blue light can mess with melatonin (the hormone that helps you feel sleepy), and let's be honest, having all the world's knowledge held an inch from your face is not going to help lull you into rest.

3. Keep your bedroom cool

You’ve probably heard this before, but a cooler room can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Aim for around 18°C if you can. Fresh sheets and an open window in summer is truly the recipe for deep rest.

4. Try a wind-down window

Instead of expecting your brain to go from full-on to off instantly, give it a 30–60 minute “wind-down window.” That might mean a cup of warm tea (non-caffinated of course!), skincare, journaling, or just lying in bed and doing absolutely nothing. Don’t be frustrated if you don’t immediately fall asleep, enjoy the peace and give yourself time to ease into the rest, rather than chasing it.

5. Support your sleep naturally

If your mind tends to race at night (don’t worry it happens to most of us!) calming supplements can really help. That’s exactly why we created Overnight Balance, it’s a gentle, non-drowsy, supplement designed to support deep and natural rest. Think of it like giving your body a nudge towards sleep, not a knock-out punch.

Sleep doesn’t need to be complicated, and you’re not doing it “wrong” if you struggle sometimes. Be kind to yourself, start small, and trust that rest will come. 

If you want to explore more ways to feel rested and rebalanced? You’ll love our ingredient breakdown series…coming soon.