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Behaviour

Create an evening routine

Description

Fall asleep faster with proven 3-2-1 evening routine: no food 3 hours before bed, no work 2 hours before, no screens 1 hour before. Transform your sleep quality tonight.

Why we recommend this

  • Evening routines signal to the body that it's time to sleep
  • Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's '3-2-1' rule: no food 3 hours before bed, no work 2 hours before bed, no screens 1 hour before bed
  • Dr Andrew Huberman recommends reducing light exposure and physical activity before bed
  • Consistent routines improve sleep onset and quality

Usage

30-60 minutes of wind-down activities

Timing

1-2 hours before bed

Important notes

  • Avoid screens during wind-down time or use blue light blocking
  • Choose calming activities over stimulating ones