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"Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."

-Walt Whitman

Welcome to Tuesday! Today, we're chatting about:

• What is a digital detox?

• Easy habits to help you sleep better

• Make 2025 your year of great sleep

• Why you can’t stop scrolling before bed

Feeling Stressed? Your Phone Might Be to Blame

We wake up, check our phones. Stand in line, check our phones. Crawl into bed, one last scroll. Without realizing it, we’ve trained ourselves to reach for our devices every spare moment—like a reflex. But this always-on habit comes at a cost: higher stress levels, shorter attention spans, and sleep that just doesn’t feel as restful.

Science backs it up—constant screen time increases cortisol, your body’s stress hormone. And the more we multitask between notifications, social media, and emails, the harder it becomes to focus. Our brains weren’t designed for this level of digital overload. But the good news? Small changes can make a huge difference.

Try setting phone-free times, like during meals or the hour before bed. Turn off non-essential notifications. Even a one-day social media break can help reset your mind. The goal isn’t to ditch technology completely—it’s about using it with more intention.

Your phone will still be there. But your peace of mind? That’s worth protecting.

Would you try a digital detox?

Easy Habits to Help You Sleep Better

Struggling to get quality sleep? These small but powerful tweaks can help you rest better—without a complete lifestyle overhaul.

• Stick to a Sleep Schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (yes, even on weekends) to regulate your body's clock.

• Dim the Lights Before Bed. Lowering the brightness signals to your brain that it’s time to wind down. Try warm, soft lighting an hour before sleep.

• Keep Screens Out of the Bedroom. Blue light messes with melatonin. Charge your phone in another room and swap scrolling for a book or calming music.

• Limit Caffeine and Alcohol. Caffeine lingers in your system for hours, and alcohol can disrupt deep sleep. Try cutting them off at least 4-6 hours before bed.

• Cool Down Your Room. A slightly chilly bedroom (around 60-67°F) can help your body relax and stay asleep longer.

• Use a Weighted Blanket. The gentle pressure can reduce stress and make it easier to fall asleep.

• Try a Wind-Down Routine. Stretching, journaling, or listening to a sleep meditation can help signal bedtime.

• Avoid Late-Night Snacks. Eating too close to bedtime can cause discomfort and interrupt sleep. If you need a snack, keep it light and easy to digest.

• Make Your Bed a No-Work Zone. Keep work, emails, and stress out of bed. Your brain should associate it only with sleep and relaxation.

• Wake Up to Natural Light. Sunlight helps reset your circadian rhythm, making mornings easier and nights more restful.

Small changes add up. Try one or two of these tonight and see how much better you sleep!

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How to Finally Break Your Late-Night Scrolling Habit

We’ve all been there—crawling into bed, fully intending to sleep, only to find ourselves trapped in an endless scroll. It’s not just a bad habit; it’s a form of control. After a day dictated by responsibilities, your brain craves freedom. Scrolling gives you that, even if it costs you precious sleep.

Your mind isn’t just procrastinating—it’s escaping. According to experts, this behavior often stems from feeling out of control during the day. Instead of facing those emotions, your brain reaches for distraction. The constant flood of content keeps discomfort at bay, but it also delays rest and can even increase stress.

Breaking the cycle starts with small shifts. Try charging your phone outside the bedroom or swapping screen time for a wind-down ritual, like journaling or stretching. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s replacing mindless scrolling with something that actually relaxes you.

Your sleep matters, and so does your peace of mind. Tonight, instead of one last scroll, try one deep breath—and see where that takes you.

A Note From Us

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2. What happens when you cut screentime in half

3. 5 habits that could help you live to 100

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: Reducing screen time, especially before bed, helps lower blue light exposure, which can disrupt melatonin production and improve your sleep.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Take time away from the screens today and give your mind a break.

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