SETTING DIGITAL SUNSET HOURS
Unplug to recharge: The blue light, the endless notifications, the constant access - our screens are draining our batteries faster than we realize. Setting a Digital Sunset Hour - a time when all non-essential screens are off - is the single most effective way to improve your sleep, reduce stress, and reclaim your evening. Give your brain a true break from the digital demands.
Actionable Tip: The 'One Hour Before Bed' Rule: Starting tonight, aim to turn off all work devices, social media, and news feeds one full hour before you plan to sleep. Replace that time with a calming activity: reading a physical book, gentle stretching, or listening to music.
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Mindful Minis
Sleep Magnesium Boost
Eat a banana or a small serving of almonds in the evening. Both contain magnesium, which can help relax your muscles and promote deeper, more restorative sleep.
Warm Light Wind-Down
Use your computer’s built-in ‘Night Shift’ or ‘Warm Light’ feature to shift screen color after 7 PM. This reduces blue light exposure, signaling to your brain that it’s time to wind down.
Eye Warmth Reset
Lie down and place a warm washcloth over your eyes. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for two minutes. This simple warmth is deeply soothing to the nervous system.
WEEKLY RESET
Reflection
My Sunset Time: What time will I set my 'Digital Sunset Hour' this week, and what will I do instead of scrolling?
My Device Boundary: : What is one device I will keep out of my bedroom for the entire week?
Affirmation
I control my screens; they do not control me. I create calm boundaries in my evening to protect my sleep and promote true rest.
Prayer
Lord, give me the power to control my screens so they do not control me. Help me to create calm boundaries in my evening to protect my sleep and promote true rest.
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Remember…
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