It might seem silly to follow a nighttime routine, but creating one can have great benefits, like helping you get a better night of rest. I'm by no means a night owl, so my nighttime routine revolves around one major goal: getting 10 hours of pillow time. I know that sounds a little wild — does a 23-year-old need 10 hours of sleep? The answer, for me, is yes! I know my body and it cannot function unless I get that amount, particularly before a big day.
Within the last year, I've encountered a lot of those, whether it's finals, college graduation, or a job interview. I've had to hold myself accountable more than ever to not only getting those 10 hours, but creating a relaxed environment before I lay down for the night so I can be my best self the next a.m. I credit my BDE (that's big day energy) to these five steps that not only help me relax, but leave me rejuvenated to conquer whatever it is I'm facing the next day.