Routines, even when not fully followed, provide a guiding structure to the chaos of human life. I shower in the morning right after my cup of coffee. I sit at the same office desk every day, even though we technically have unassigned seating. I go on long, meandering walks around lunchtime. I sleep every single night. Always. From bubble baths to pajama time, children often have a regular bedtime routine set by their parents in an effort to get the little balls of energy to wind down. "We do all this stuff so beautifully for our children," says Rebecca Robbins, an instructor at Harvard Medical School and a sleep scientist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. "And then forget to do it for ourselves, as adults." She's right: Upon further examination, so many of the "routines" in my life are just habits unconsciously and unceremoniously formed over time. Whether you've never given much thought to what you do before bed or you want to overhaul your entire routine, here are seven tips to help you achieve that perfect, tranquil end to a hectic day. |
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