NERVOUS SYSTEM-SOOTHING EVENING RITUALS

The body seeks reassurance in repetition to begin the process of unwinding in the evening. These practices help to guide the nervous system out of alertness and back into balance, after the stimulation of the day.

Screens, decisions, conversations; these things all keep the body in a state of low-level vigilance, and without a deliberate pause and reset, this tension can carry into sleep, limiting recovery and depth of rest.

At Surrenne, we view evenings as a threshold. Crossing it with intention signals to the body that vigilance is no longer required. The nervous system responds not to perfection, but to consistency and calm.

Read more to uncover some wonderfully grounding evening practices:

• Dimming lights 60–90 minutes before bed will help to support melatonin production and circadian rhythm
• Reducing screen exposure or using blue-light filters can minimise neurological stimulation
• Slow, nasal breathing with extended exhales can actively lower the heart rate
• Gentle movement such as stretching or yoga postures can help to ease muscular tension
• A warm shower or bath encourages relaxation and promotes a natural sleep response

Resetting the nervous system is an act of care. When evenings are treated with the same respect as mornings, recovery deepens and the body learns that rest is a safe place to return to each and every evening.