You might have heard advice before that tells you that as a caregiver, you need to have your own nighttime routine. Once you start trying to implement that advice, though, you can start to realize that it feels like a lot of work. That doesn’t have to be the case.<\/p>\n
You Can Start to Unwind<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting and sticking with a routine before bed gives your body and your brain some very specific cues. That routine triggers a “going to sleep” series of reactions and that can be invaluable when you’re feeling stressed, tired, and overwrought as a caregiver. When you’re putting your routine together, keep in mind that you want to include activities that help you to feel prepared and relaxed.<\/p>\n