Create a buffer
The jump from work-mode to rest-mode is jarring if there’s nothing in between. A short buffer - a walk round the block, tidying the kitchen, ten minutes with a book - tells your brain the day’s demands are done.
Putting your phone somewhere else for a while is one of the simplest and most effective parts of this.
A warm bath and a calm scent
A warm bath is a classic wind-down for a reason - many people find it a relaxing way to mark the end of the day. A scoop of bath salts or a calming room spray can make the ritual feel a bit more of an occasion.
None of this is complicated, which is rather the point.
A quiet cup of something
A warm, caffeine-free drink - a rooibos or herbal infusion - is a gentle full stop on the day. Sip it somewhere comfortable, away from screens, and let the evening slow down.
