Back to Routine: How Better Sleep Starts Before Bed

As routines get (almost) back into full swing, the early starts and packed workdays are slowly replacing long evenings and slow mornings. When you add the changing season (the noticeably cooler evenings and darker nights) we realise that getting a good night’s sleep can make all the difference.

But better sleep doesn’t simply start when your head hits the pillow. Creating a relaxing routine before bed can help signal to your mind and body that it’s time to slow down. From putting your phone away to running a relaxing bath, here are a few simple ways to make your evening routine feel a little more restful.

1. Switch off before you turn in

After a busy day, it’s tempting to catch up on messages, scroll through social media or squeeze in one last episode. But giving yourself some screen-free time before bed can help create a clearer divide between busy daytime and bedtime.

Instead, change into something comfortable and make your evening feel like your own. The Women’s Ribbed Long Sleeve Jersey Pyjama Set is crafted from a textured cotton-modal blend, with a breathable long-sleeve pullover top and relaxed-leg bottoms with a flexible waist. Perfect for settling onto the sofa, it’s an easy way to get comfortable while you properly switch off.

For men, the Ember Jersey T-shirt and Sloth Print Pyjama Set pairs a silk-soft jersey sleep shirt with fun sloth print bottoms. Breathable with a relaxed fit, adjustable waistband and handy side pockets, it’s made for taking downtime seriously. 

2. Make your evening routine a ritual

When the evenings start to feel cooler, a warm bath can be the perfect transition from the demands of the day to a slower evening. Follow it with your skincare routine and give yourself a few minutes to properly unwind rather than rushing straight into bed.

Wrap up afterwards in the Sapphire Leaf Print Long Dressing Gown. Crafted from 68% modal and 32% cotton, its silk-like feel makes it an effortless addition to your evening routine. Finished with a blue and yellow leaf print, antique gold contrast piping, inner satin ties, a self-tie belt and two side pockets, it’s designed to make winding down feel a little more luxurious.

3. Let bedtime be the final step

Once the to-do’s are done, screens are away and your evening routine is complete, let bedtime be just that: time for bed. Keeping your routine consistent can make those final moments of the day feel calmer and more familiar, especially when the whole household is getting back into a new rhythm. Because when days come with school runs, meetings and packed schedules, a better night starts long before you get under the covers.