Relax with Reading!

Curling up with a good book before bed isn’t just relaxing—it’s downright magical. As you turn the pages, your brain gets the memo: “Time to wind down!” Reading gently nudges stress out the door, replacing it with a sense of calm and quiet. Unlike scrolling through your phone (hello, blue light!), a book invites melatonin—the sleep hormone—to do its thing, setting you up for deeper, sweeter dreams. Plus, there’s something enchanting about slipping into another world right before sleep; it soothes your mind, hushes racing thoughts, and sparks your imagination. And the bonus? Over time, this cozy habit sharpens your focus, boosts your memory, and makes bedtime something you’ll actually look forward to. It's a good idea to stay away from reading material that excites, angers, or distresses you. Instead, reach for something that is uplifting. Interesting. Engaging. Some of my favorite bedtime reads are here:

Claiming Victory: A Romantic Comedy (The Shackleford Diaries) by Beverley Watts  - https://shorturl.at/aDD7E.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog: 101 Tales of Family, Friendship & Fun by Amy Newmark -https://shorturl.at/oQvUQ

Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels by Loretta Graziano Breuning - Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels

What's your favorite bedtime read?