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The 5-minute bedtime routine you need to try tonight

Catch better ZZZs by doing these four things before hitting the hay.

Jan, 2026
LearnSleep healthThe 5-minute bedtime routine you need to try tonight
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#1: Embrace the lavender herb
#2: Write down your to-do’s for the next day
#3: Do some quick yoga stretches
#4: Take five deep breaths

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Good-quality sleep can help control your weight, boost your mood and keep you alert. Plus, snuggling into a comfy bed is one of the best feelings in the world. But if your mind continues to race once your head hits the pillow, that much-needed slumber can quickly go out the window.

In addition to powering down your phone, turning off your TV and enjoying a relaxing bath, you may get better ZZZs by creating a simple, pre-bedtime ritual. Here are four fast things to help you relax before turning in for the night.

Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byMegan Burke, MD.November, 2024

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