What's your bed time routine?

[KingKhazi]

Just curious! And because I need to get into a better routine.

After the children are in bed and the house is reset, manage about an hour reading or watching TV or attempting to write, the tiredness kicks in at 9.15, I go upstairs and have a wee and brush my teeth, cba to wash my face. Into bedroom, plug in monitor by my bed, close curtains while holding my breath hoping it doesn’t wake the baby next door, put PJs on, futile attempt to read, chug some water, eye mask on. Asleep before 10.

This thread is eye opening. I watch tv downstairs until I feel tired, then brush teeth, pyjamas on and read my
Kindle until I fall asleep. I feel tired just reading some of these lengthy bedtime routines!

from 9/9:30.

Take tablets (including a sleeping pill).
Wash face, brush teeth and skin care.
sort out tomorrow’s clothes if not already done to hang in the bathroom so I don’t wake anyone up in the morning.
read a few pages of my book.
meditate in bed for 5-10 minutes.
Asleep by 10.

Bed at 9pm. Read for half an hour.

Around 10 I let the dog out for a wee.
have a soak in the bath.
Pour a coffee, I have a coffee machine on my bedside table.
Get into bed and text the kids and DH goodnight. Kids are married, DH works abroad.
Have a read of my book, then fall asleep.