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Reading before bed
In pre-21st century movies and media, we always see couples that go to bed, independently read their books, and once sleepy, clap off the lights and peacefully retire to sleep. Maybe there’s a reason this trope is so common! Maybe couples who read together, sleep together!! Reading before bed regulates my brain and body in ways I did not know were possible. Screens are bad for you, specifically and especially before bedtime… who knew! And with a good nights sleep I have so much energy to do things, including but not limited to more reading.
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@camocamocamo
Jan 23, 2025
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@SilenceDoGood
Mike and Carol!!!!
Jan 29, 2025
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@gabi_carbonate_de_soode
My parents have been married for nearly 30 years and they both read side by side in bed every single night before going to sleep. I think it's such a peaceful demonstration of love and comfort.
Jan 24, 2025
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@m_gamino
reading before bed is so calming but also I feel a sense of romanticism in reading at night. But I also love reading on the train, although different, feeling productive always makes me feel amazing throughout my day.
Jan 23, 2025
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@SnowBear
For any doom scrollers that used to love reading: Pick up a book when you have the urge to scroll, etc. Helped build the habit in me so fast
Jan 23, 2025
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@coreydubrowa
1. Do this every night 👍🏻 2. Epic Brady Fam photo
Jan 23, 2025
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@caterwaul
I love getting to read before bed. I don’t do it enough but every time I do my sleeps are actually restful
Jan 23, 2025
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@tala_ts
me reading this post right before bed..... on a screen....
Jan 23, 2025
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@oh_veiga
I think I haven’t read in bed since I was a teenager and would stay late absorbed in a book. Nowadays I can’t even read on the couch without getting sleepy, let alone in bed 😭 I mostly read on public transportation now
Jan 23, 2025
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@milann
i love this so much i’ve been trying to do this for weeks and i cannot put the phone DOWN but i will try this
Jan 23, 2025
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@bunnyliminalworld
As soon as i start reading a paper book in bed, i get sleepy in 10 mins! my insomniac fiance can’t read before bed or he will just stay up reading until he finishes the whole book LOL , BUT i think there is a lot to be said for reading before bed!!!!!! It can help regulate the nervous system (esp if you clock a lot of screen time in your day) & it helps your eyes relax!
Jan 23, 2025

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It's like a decades-long habit now (it used to be analog books now it's a digital reader). Does the trick; settles my mind (I sleep like a baby most nights but never for more than 6-7 hours), keeps me engaged in something outside of work, establishes a "here's the end of the day" routine in my brain. Your mileage may vary :)
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