🌙 4 Nighttime Rituals That Help Me Actually Sleep (Even After Chaotic Shifts)

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You know the feeling: your body is done but your brain is in full charting-after-midnight mode. You toss, you turn, you scroll, you check the time (again)—and then you wake up feeling even worse the next day.

That was me too—until I started using these four ridiculously simple night rituals. They’re now a non-negotiable part of how I care for my nervous system, especially after long days in scrubs.

Here’s what helps me actually sleep:

1. Ask Yourself: “What Went Well Today?”

This tiny question is a game changer. Most of us are conditioned to scan for everything that went wrong. By ending your day with a win—even a small one—you train your brain to notice the good.

Some nights, all I can muster is: I drank water and didn’t lose my badge. That st...