Get a little nighttime routine inspo Ellie community member, Allie, who shares her tips and non-negotiables for winding down for the day. You’ll love how setting a routine and getting great sleep makes a difference!
Allie is wearing Ellie outfit, Brighter Days.
What does your nighttime routine consist of?
Skincare! No matter how late it is or how busy I am, Ialwaysmake sure to cleanse and moisturize my face before sleeping.
- Skincare. I always make sure to cleanse and moisturize my skin before bed! My current favorite products are CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, and The Route Beauty Everything Night Multi-tasker.
- Gratitude list. I write at least 3 things I am grateful for down in my journal before bed. I find that going to sleep with gratitude at the forefront of my mind is extremely beneficial for getting deeper sleep and releasing any stresses from the day.
- Wind-Down Yoga Flow. I love getting my body into a relaxed state by doing a mini yoga flow that includeschild's pose, happy baby pose, legs up on the wall, and whatever stretches my body is craving that day. I also light a candle and put on some calming music or a nighttime meditation to really set a serene atmosphere!
Skincare! No matter how late it is or how busy I am, Ialwaysmake sure to cleanse and moisturize my face before sleeping.
Is your routine consistent or does it change?
No day is the same and I am always on the go, so I try not to be too rigid with my routine. Flexibility is key for my lifestyle! At the end of each day I will ask myself what Ireally need to get my best sleep and then I will do that. Some days my routine is an hour and other days it is 10 minutes.
No day is the same and I am always on the go, so I try not to be too rigid with my routine. Flexibility is key for my lifestyle! At the end of each day I will ask myself what Ireally need to get my best sleep and then I will do that. Some days my routine is an hour and other days it is 10 minutes.
How did you build your nighttime routine?
I wanted to create a routine that felt natural and easy to me. I didn’t want a routine that I would be stressed about doing or making sure that I did it “perfectly” every night. The main thing I wanted to accomplish with creating my nighttime routine was to have it consist of things that bring me calming energy, so I focused on those key things and built them into my basic routine!
Do you incorporate working out in your nighttime routine?
I typically don’t do full workouts in the evening, but I LOVE doing a mini wind-down yoga sequence! I find that it eases my body into “chill” mode and I am much more comfortable when I do lay down to fall asleep.
Does your nighttime routine change on weekends?
On the weekends I am a little more lax with my routine. If I go to a friend's house and I get home super late, I will shorten it a bit or just focus on what feels good in the moment to me.
On the weekends I am a little more lax with my routine. If I go to a friend's house and I get home super late, I will shorten it a bit or just focus on what feels good in the moment to me.
What advice would you give someone who is trying to build their own nighttime routine?
Ask yourself: What helps me get the best sleep? Isit a meditation? Journaling a few pages? Watching your favorite TV show? Once you have it narrowed down, find a way to make it flow and not feel forced. You want your nighttime routine to be true to YOU and make you feelgoodbefore you head to bed!
Ask yourself: What helps me get the best sleep? Isit a meditation? Journaling a few pages? Watching your favorite TV show? Once you have it narrowed down, find a way to make it flow and not feel forced. You want your nighttime routine to be true to YOU and make you feelgoodbefore you head to bed!
LIGHTNING ROUND Q&A!
Early bird or night owl
Cardio or weight-lifting
Cardio or weight-lifting
Sweet or Savory
Matcha or Coffee
Fall or Summer
World Traveler or Homebody
Friends or The Office I can’t possibly choose!Both are always on repeat in my
household!
Don't snooze on these great tips! Catch more inspo from Allie and find her on Instagram @allierick!
Matcha or Coffee
Fall or Summer
World Traveler or Homebody
Friends or The Office I can’t possibly choose!Both are always on repeat in my
household!
Don't snooze on these great tips! Catch more inspo from Allie and find her on Instagram @allierick!
