Bedtime Affirmations for a Calmer Evening

What are bedtime affirmations?

Bedtime affirmations are short sentences that mark the end of the day. Their job is simple: to tell your mind that nothing more has to be solved tonight.

Which affirmations help you wind down?

Choose one that feels like an exhale:

• “I give myself permission to rest tonight.”
• “I release what I cannot control.”
• “I did enough today.”
• “My mind can slow down. There is no rush.”
• “I am thankful for how far I have come.”
• “Tomorrow can wait until tomorrow.”

How do you use them in an evening routine?

1. Write down anything unfinished, so it is on paper instead of in your head.
2. Dim the lights and put your phone out of reach.
3. Breathe in for about four seconds and out for about six.
4. Repeat your affirmation on each breath out, for one to two minutes.

Racing thought	Evening affirmation
“I did not get enough done.”	“I did enough today.”
“What if tomorrow goes badly?”	“Tomorrow can wait until tomorrow.”
“I should have said something else.”	“I release what I cannot control.”

When should you look for more help?

If you have trouble falling or staying asleep for several weeks, talk to a doctor. Affirmations are a relaxation habit and do not replace medical care.

For a calm phrase each day, use the free daily affirmation wallpaper. For a week of slow, steady words, see the Calm & Anxiety Relief wallpaper set.

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