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5 Ways to Wind Down at Night

Rylie Shanebrook Student Contributor, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Millersville chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
  1. Reading A Book

This one is my favorite one to do. I like to lay down in be and read a good book. It’s good to read at night since it can help you reduce stress and it helps to increase melatonin production which can relax you. 

  1. Play On Your Phone 

You can lay in bed and go on your phone to play a game or watch TikTok. It can help some to wind down but others might not do well with the light and the entertainment that can come from some of the videos. 

  1. Watching TV 

This similar to being on your phone, some people need to watch something to get in the mood to go to bed. For others this could make them stay up longer. 

  1. Coloring 

If screens are not your thing at night, you can color. This is also a good way to relax.

  1. Getting Ready for Bed

Some people use getting ready for bed to wind down for the night. They get a shower and get their skincare done and then go to bed. 

What are your ways to wind down at night?

Rylie Shanebrook

Millersville '26

I am currently a Biology major at Millersville with a concentration in animal behavior hoping to get into vet school.
My favorite color is blue and I am a cat person the most. I currently have five pets who live at home.