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Evening wind-down

Close the day with a tidy, a thank-you and a slow breath.

  • Evening
  • 15 min

What you need

  • A glass of water
  • A notebook
  • A lamp or candle

Steps

  1. 1

    Put away three things that are out of place.

  2. 2

    Dim the lights and light a lamp or a candle.

  3. 3

    Write one thing you are grateful for today.

  4. 4

    Write one thing you are leaving unfinished and can pick up tomorrow.

  5. 5

    Take five slow breaths.

  6. 6

    Put out the candle, if you used one, and head to bed.

If you use a candle, set it on a stable, heat-safe surface away from anything that burns, never leave it unattended, and put it out before you leave the room or go to sleep. A plain lamp works just as well.