Unwind with Me: How I De-Stress After a Long Day
There’s something about stepping through the door after a long day when your body’s sore, your brain’s a little foggy, and all you want is to melt into something soft. If you’ve ever felt that deep, end-of-day tired (the kind that hits both your muscles and your soul), you’re not alone. As someone who gives all day—whether through facials, massage, or simply holding space—I’ve learned how important it is to truly unwind, not just crash into bed while scrolling on my phone.
Here’s what’s been helping me lately. Simple things. The kind that invite your nervous system to finally breathe.
✨ Gentle Stretching
Even just a few minutes of slow movement helps me shift out of work mode. I’ll reach my arms overhead, roll out my shoulders, and bend forward to ease the tension in my low back. It’s not a full workout—it’s just me checking in with my body and giving it a little love after standing all day.
Sometimes I’ll lay on my yoga mat in child’s pose or put my legs up the wall. That one move alone feels like pressing a reset button.
💧 Hydration Ritual
I won’t lie, I often forget to drink water during the day. But before bed, I’ve made it a habit to fill up my Stanley tumbler with ice water and keep it by my nightstand. Something about the cold water, the clink of the ice, and the sound of the straw helps me settle in. When I stay hydrated at night, I wake up less groggy and a little more human.
🌙 Magnesium Support
I’ve been loving magnesium powders before bed, especially RelaxMax and CALM. I mix a scoop into warm water and sip it slowly while getting ready for bed. It helps calm my muscles and settle that jittery, “tired but wired” feeling I sometimes get at the end of a long day. It’s like giving my body permission to let go.
Before I started taking magnesium, I used to wake up feeling sore and drained. With how physically demanding my job is, adding this to my nighttime routine has made such a noticeable difference in how my body feels by morning.
🐾 Neck Wrap & June Time
My absolute favorite wind-down ritual? Heating up my lavender neck wrap and crawling into bed with June. The moment that warm wrap hits my shoulders and I feel her little body curled up next to me, I’m done. All the tension starts to melt.
📚 Book Before Bed
Instead of scrolling, I’ve been trying to read even just a few pages before falling asleep. It doesn’t have to be anything deep or serious—just something that feels comforting and calm. I keep my phone across the room, turn on a soft light, and let the words lull me into that cozy, half-asleep state. It’s helped me fall asleep faster and feel more rested when I wake up.
Rest doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just about making a little room to come back to yourself at the end of the day. A stretch, a warm drink, something soft on your shoulders, a dog by your side. These are the small things that keep me grounded when life gets loud.
If your day felt long, I hope you find a little moment tonight that helps you feel held.
