By doing these things in the evening, you become more productive at work
I am the type that always writes down the day on paper and prepares the clothes for the next day before I get into bed in the evening. And yes, you might find that very much OCD but I am not the only one who benefits from it. Research shows that employees who review and evaluate the day at home in the evening are more productive than colleagues who do not. And besides the fact that this has a positive impact on your productivity at work, your social life also benefits from it. Want to please your boss too? Add these eight simple steps to your evening routine and before you know it, you have that bonus. You happy, your boss happy, everyone happy.
Action plan
Make a schedule for the next day in the evening before you dive into bed. Use a special notebook for this and if you really want to do it well, use different colors. What and who has priority and what can wait? This way you sleep more peacefully and start the next day without stress but with a clear overview.
Cool nights
If you sleep in a cool room, you sleep better. So make sure to turn off your heating in your bedroom in time and sleep with a window open.
Cleaning
A clean bedroom also contributes to better sleep. The National Sleep Foundation concluded that 66% of people sleep better in a clean room. Additionally, the cleaning itself is calming, which also contributes to your sleep.
Silence
A few minutes of mindfulness helps lower your stress level and will help you get to dreamland faster. Just sit in a dark room with your thoughts on infinity and you will feel reborn.
Family & friends
Researchers have shown that people with a busier social life sleep better than loners. Have a tea with a friend in the evening, call your mother, or take a walk with your neighbor. The phone can go in the cupboard.
Turn off all screens
Put away your phone, iPad, and laptop after eight and do not turn on your TV anymore. The blue light will raise your cortisol levels, causing your body to produce less melatonin. As a result, your body will find it harder to fall asleep and the quality of your sleep will also decrease.
Read a book
By opening a book in the evening instead of binge-watching your favorite Netflix series, your stress level decreases by 68%. Dust off that pile or get an old-school library subscription. Read yourself sleepy.
Crawl in on time
Make sure you always go to bed at about the same time and get your hours in. This way you maintain a healthy sleep-wake rhythm and you will wake up refreshed in the morning.
