Logan Voss
After a long day, it can be much more difficult to relax and set aside your worries than you may think. Your responsibilities weigh on your mind, your kids need your attention, and you only have a couple of precious hours to yourself. To help you make what downtime you have as effective as possible, here are some ways to wind down for the evening that will help you sleep better and manage your stress.
Avoid Electronics
When you’re trying to relax and get ready for bed, you want to avoid spending time on electronic devices. The screen of these devices emits enough blue light that it messes with your circadian rhythm and your body thinks it needs to be awake when you’re actually trying to get ready to sleep. Forsaking screens for the evening will help your body ready itself for sleep and you should have a much easier time falling asleep.
Try Out CBD
Maybe you just find yourself feeling too stressed or anxious to really unwind and relax during your time off. CBD is effective at relieving stress by interacting with our endocannabinoid system and regulating the amount of cortisol—a stress-inducing hormone—your body is producing. Since hemp was legalized in 2018, quality CBD products have become widespread and easy to get ahold of. This is one of the most effective ways to wind down for the evening because the CBD directly resolves the problem in order to relieve your stress and anxiety.
Stretching and Yoga
Alternatively, maybe you just need a bit of physical activity after sitting at a desk all day. Stretching and yoga are easy enough to perform in the comfort of your home and won’t be so strenuous it becomes unpleasant. These light exercises will help relax your body by eliminating tension within your muscles that may be caused by stress or a lack of activity. Yoga, in particular, has been found by many to be meditative and great for clearing their mind, so it isn’t racing while they’re trying to fall asleep.
