A four-minute evening reset for a calmer bedtime
Many people stay up late because the evening is the only time that feels like theirs. A routine that protects that time and gives the day a clear ending can make stopping easier.
A simple wind-down
- Write down what is on your mind so it does not run in circles.
- Choose up to three things for tomorrow, then let the rest wait.
- Protect a short block of personal time that ends before bedtime.
- Dim screens and use calming sounds if they help.
No scoring, no streak pressure
Routines that punish a missed night tend not to last. Look for tools that make stopping easier rather than judging your sleep.
If sleep problems persist
Long-running sleep trouble is worth discussing with a clinician. This page is general information, not medical advice.
How Sleepward approaches it
Sleepward: Bedtime Routine is a free iPhone app from Honest Little Apps. Everything below comes from its App Store description.
- Sleepward is a four-minute evening reset with three short, optional steps; you can skip or finish early.
- Clear Your Head is a private Brain Dump, then you pick up to three things for tomorrow, or none.
- Your Hour is a protected stretch of personal time, 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes or your own length, that always ends before the bedtime you chose.
- You can wind down with calming sleep sounds. The description says it never scores your sleep and never breaks a chain.
See Sleepward on the App Store Read the full Sleepward page
Questions
What is a good bedtime routine?
A short, repeatable wind-down: clear your head, plan a few things for tomorrow, protect some personal time and dim the lights.
Does Sleepward score my sleep?
No. The App Store description says it never scores your sleep.
Is Sleepward free?
Sleepward: Bedtime Routine is listed free on the App Store. Check the listing for optional purchases.
