Ever find yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, hoping sleep just magically arrives?
Yeah, we’ve all been there.
But here’s the truth—good sleep doesn’t start the second your head hits the pillow.
It starts way before that.
Let’s talk about setting yourself up for the best sleep possible with some mindful evening movement.
You don’t need an intense workout or a fancy routine.
What you need is to slow down.
Give your body a gentle reminder that it’s time to chill.
A few simple stretches, some deep breaths, and a little body awareness can work wonders to quiet your mind and prep your body for a restful night.
Think of it as the “closing shift” for your day.
Just like you wouldn’t leave your kitchen a mess (okay, maybe sometimes), you don’t want to leave your body all wound up before bed either.
Start with something easy, like stretching your arms up, side to side, and feeling a nice lengthening through your body.
Breathe in deep.
Then, gently exhale out any tension you’ve picked up during the day.
Focus on where you feel tight.
Got a stiff neck? Roll it gently.
Hips feel locked up? Do some gentle twists or hip circles.
And hey, if you feel silly doing a few neck rolls and twists before bed, just remember, no one’s watching.
This isn’t about doing “exercise.” It’s about feeling good.
About sending a signal to your body that says, “Hey, it’s safe to relax now.”
When you go to bed relaxed, sleep comes easier, and it’s deeper, too.
Try this out tonight:
Before bed, spend 5-10 minutes doing some gentle movements and breathing.
Let your body unwind.
Let your mind ease.
Then crawl into bed, and notice the difference.
Goodnight, sleep tight—no counting sheep required.
Till we talk again, move well, stay healthy, be happy, find your purpose and live every day with passion.
Totally agree. When you do get into bed, take the time to build your "nest" so to speak.. Don't just plop yourself into bed. As you position yourself into bed, adjust your shoulders, arms, spine, hips, legs and feet. Use pillows to support various body parts. Be user-friendly. You are going to be here for hours at a time. Set yourself up for success. Breathe slowly and deliberately as you do so. When you wake and it is time to get out of bed, again this is an opportunity to set yourself up for success. Stretch your body. Flex and extend your arms and legs. Roll from side to side. Slowly engage all your body parts. Then slowly get out of bed and welcome the new day with a body that has been given ample opportunity to rest and recover. Let us know if any of these suggestions work for you.