Beautiful tips! Im glad I am reading this during my bedtime wind down.
I actually started my bedtime journaling session where I just rambled off my random thoughts that would keep me up all night out onto the page until I ran out and it worked wonders in helping me get to sleep faster!
It was like clearing my mind was how I could reassure my mind that it could wind down and turn off for the night. Definitely recommend a bedtime reset!
While some useful tips, this feels so Chat GPT written… the amount of non-spaced em dashes, the “it’s all about x”, the “the solution? X.” are trademarks of its style. If this is how you naturally write - I’m sorry, I’m wrong. And if this is taken from Chat GPT, you should consider editing it more to bring out your personal style.
This piece reminds me of my single days so well and it brings joy to my reminiscence. My co workers were always so confused why I would get to work early to leave early and I’d tell them, “to live my life!” Because it was literally so important.
Now as a wife and mother that stays home, I’m trying to find my anti-rot routine. So this piece reminds me a little bit about how to do that. How to breathe life into me (the girl- not the wife, not the mom) again ~ which coincidentally is also my 2025 dream.
Jasmine, I came here to comment almost exactly this! My second child is 5 weeks old now and I'm trying to wrap my mind around my own anti-rot routine while still trying to honor the sanctity of the postpartum healing period. This article (and Substack, for real) is so inspiring!
I have occasionally wondered if milk and cookies is actually an AI. No author info, a cute profile pic that may or may not be relevant, etc. I enjoy the posts but still wonder.
I work from home, so one thing I was constantly craving was some sort of rupture between work and 'relaxing time', so I created a little rule/routine. the moment I stop working at 5pm I take my dog for a walk. is the signal I need to transition between working time and me-time. but I love how you constructed the phases and I'll definetly try some of them out ❤️
Thank you so so much for writing this piece!! definitely need to embody the night time routine and digital breaks, its so easy to be on autopilot sometimes, this was such a great piece <3
I love this. I've found routines more and more difficult to stick to (I work in the emergency room) and when I get the chance, rotting is the first thing I do to unwind. It's a habit I've been trying to break but the inertia of having to talk myself into doing things that I know I enjoy but just don't have the energy to do remains present. Any tips?
I love this idea! I get sucked into the couch vortex far too easily and end up wishing I'd spent the time doing things that actually make me feel good rather than completely switching off and rotting (although there are times that can be good for us too). I'll definitely try implementing some of these tips 🫶
These are all lovely ideas. The transition ritual is super powerful! I do yoga every day, right before dinner. It is my time to transition into the evening with my husband, when we cook and chat and then watch a show together. I find it just a perfect transition because it is also a final piece of just time for me, where I am strengthening, relaxing, and noticing my thoughts. Thank you for this piece!
Beautiful tips! Im glad I am reading this during my bedtime wind down.
I actually started my bedtime journaling session where I just rambled off my random thoughts that would keep me up all night out onto the page until I ran out and it worked wonders in helping me get to sleep faster!
It was like clearing my mind was how I could reassure my mind that it could wind down and turn off for the night. Definitely recommend a bedtime reset!
While some useful tips, this feels so Chat GPT written… the amount of non-spaced em dashes, the “it’s all about x”, the “the solution? X.” are trademarks of its style. If this is how you naturally write - I’m sorry, I’m wrong. And if this is taken from Chat GPT, you should consider editing it more to bring out your personal style.
This piece reminds me of my single days so well and it brings joy to my reminiscence. My co workers were always so confused why I would get to work early to leave early and I’d tell them, “to live my life!” Because it was literally so important.
Now as a wife and mother that stays home, I’m trying to find my anti-rot routine. So this piece reminds me a little bit about how to do that. How to breathe life into me (the girl- not the wife, not the mom) again ~ which coincidentally is also my 2025 dream.
Substack is so inspiring. Grateful for you sis.
Jasmine, I came here to comment almost exactly this! My second child is 5 weeks old now and I'm trying to wrap my mind around my own anti-rot routine while still trying to honor the sanctity of the postpartum healing period. This article (and Substack, for real) is so inspiring!
Merely reading it gave me a sense of calm. Beautifully crafted article. :)
I have occasionally wondered if milk and cookies is actually an AI. No author info, a cute profile pic that may or may not be relevant, etc. I enjoy the posts but still wonder.
love, love, *love* this!
I work from home, so one thing I was constantly craving was some sort of rupture between work and 'relaxing time', so I created a little rule/routine. the moment I stop working at 5pm I take my dog for a walk. is the signal I need to transition between working time and me-time. but I love how you constructed the phases and I'll definetly try some of them out ❤️
Lovely. A bit trickier with kids in the mix though!
Thank you so so much for writing this piece!! definitely need to embody the night time routine and digital breaks, its so easy to be on autopilot sometimes, this was such a great piece <3
The “couch vortex” 😵💫 I know it well. Haha. Love all these suggestions!
I love this. I've found routines more and more difficult to stick to (I work in the emergency room) and when I get the chance, rotting is the first thing I do to unwind. It's a habit I've been trying to break but the inertia of having to talk myself into doing things that I know I enjoy but just don't have the energy to do remains present. Any tips?
Amazing!!!
The articles you right, are gold! I find myself saving a lot of them to re-read again!
I loveeee these steps! Really getting that rest in while also unwinding and being cozy
I love this idea! I get sucked into the couch vortex far too easily and end up wishing I'd spent the time doing things that actually make me feel good rather than completely switching off and rotting (although there are times that can be good for us too). I'll definitely try implementing some of these tips 🫶
Needed to hear this, thank you!
These are all lovely ideas. The transition ritual is super powerful! I do yoga every day, right before dinner. It is my time to transition into the evening with my husband, when we cook and chat and then watch a show together. I find it just a perfect transition because it is also a final piece of just time for me, where I am strengthening, relaxing, and noticing my thoughts. Thank you for this piece!
I love this. Thank you ❤️🩹