Night.

TV on. Mindless snacking. Scroll social media. No plan for tomorrow. One more episode. Clothes left scattered. Dishes in the sink.  Notifications buzzing. Lay in bed overthinking. Lay in bed with a scattered mind. No plan for tomorrow. Fall asleep feeling behind. 

Sound familiar?

Then you think to yourself, “I hope tomorrow is a good day!”

What kind of day are you setting yourself up for tomorrow?

Could this be more intentional?

The truth is, you aren’t giving yourself a fighting chance.

The moments before bed influence how we think, feel, and set the stage for how we begin our next day.

Sure, you might have a productive day regardless. But what if I told you that you could design your nights to consistently create GREAT tomorrows?

It all starts with one word. Intention.

Think about the best night you’ve ever had. Maybe you moved through the evening feeling ahead, not behind. Maybe you wrote down your priorities, tidied your space, and climbed into bed knowing tomorrow was already set in motion. Maybe you went to bed with a sense of clarity, knowing exactly how you’d step into tomorrow.

Whether we realize it or not, we all have a routine. The question is, are you designing it, or is it designing you?

Let’s begin.

How can you take what made that night special and bring pieces of it into your nightly routine?

Now let’s bridge the gap between your end of night habits and the ones you want to create.

A nightly routine isn’t about structuring every moment of your evening. It’s about creating a smooth transition, setting up tomorrow while still making space to unwind, connect, and enjoy life.

The best nights set the stage for the best mornings and days.

For me, a great closing to my night looks like this.

Tidy up my space. 

Unplug from screens. 

Stretching. 

Read or journal.

Reflect and plan for tomorrow. 

Wind down with purpose.

This takes less than 30 minutes but completely shifts the trajectory of my next day.

Now, what about you?

What small shift can you make tonight?

Five minutes of quiet?

A moment to plan?

A slow stretch?

My challenge to you.

If I could suggest just one small shift to begin designing your nights with intention, set aside 15 minutes before bed to prepare for tomorrow. Tidy up your space, lay out your clothes, and take care of the small tasks that will make your morning effortless.

There is beauty at nighttime. It is an opportunity to be grateful for what your day has brought and be thankful for your body's ability to rest and recover for another beautiful day tomorrow.

Every night is a chance to reset. No matter how your day went, the sun will rise again tomorrow. What kind of day will you set in motion?

 

One Life.

With love,

Ethan