Things You Can Do at Night for a Happier Tomorrow

A few lifestyle tweaks could really lead you to rise and shine the next day.

The secret to a good morning might start with how you spend your night…and a few lifestyle tweaks could really lead you to rise and shine the next day. Here’s what to do.

Go for an after dinner walk. It’s a good time to process things that have happened during the day and hopefully lead to a sense of peace. It can also help to bring down blood sugar levels and maybe hit your steps goal as well.

Also, try charging your phone in another room before bed. If you use your phone as your alarm clock, you’re not alone. But, experts say that you could do yourself some serious sleep favors by taking your phone out of your bedroom. It forces you to keep away from screens before bed as well as from jumping on your phone right when you wake up.

Become a shower at night person. Or, even better, a bath person. Totally immersing yourself in water has been shown to lift mood as well as boost the cardiovascular system. Evening showers can have similar effects.

Think about the things you’ve accomplished. Whether you write them down or just reflect on them, it can set the stage for a positive morning.

Experts suggested writing down three things you’re grateful for at the end of each day. Whether they’re big or small, counting your blessings has been shown to lead to “significant improvements in your well-being. You can do so while you’re lying in bed and it might just help you drift to sleep.