Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
Happiness is something we must consciously cultivate in our lives again and again and again.
Its a daily practice.
We must regularly do things that encourage us to feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
So,howexactly do we set ourselves up for a happy morning the night before?
Below, experts share their fave happiness-boosting bedtime rituals.
psychiatrist and chief medical officer at LifeStance Health
7 simple ways to wake up happier
1.
Practice gratitude
Gratitude is a popular happiness-promoting practice and with good reason.
It doesnt have to be a long cleaning sesh either.
Youd be surprised what a difference a10-minute speed cleancan make.
This doesnt mean creating an anxiety-producing list of everything, Delgado says.
Just organize and prioritize to get your mind clear on how it will go.
This could even mean preparing food or healthy snacks for the next day.
To do it, Delgado recommends setting your intentions by mentally running through your upcoming day.
Think about it going well from start to finish, she says.
psychiatrist and chief medical officer at LifeStance Health
What are the great things that will happen?
What challenges will you face, and how will you respond positively?
She also suggests envisioning how youll implement self-care breaks throughout the day.
As for how you deliver the said message, Delgado says it is totally up to you.
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