Evening tea and book unwind

by MASTER

A short routine to unwind before bed by enjoying a cup of tea and reading; use it on evenings when you want to disconnect and lower arousal before sleep.

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Evening tea and book unwind

A short routine to unwind before bed by enjoying a cup of tea and reading; use it on evenings when you want to disconnect and lower arousal before sleep.

⏱ 30 min★ Very easy

Target

My living room is bright, my mug is empty, my phone is within reach, and I haven't chosen a book to read.

Obstacle

I get distracted by my phone and take too long deciding what to read, so the tea cools before I start.

Expectation

Lights are dimmed, a hot cup of tea sits on a coaster, a book is open to the chosen page, phone is out of reach, and I'm settled for 20 minutes of reading.

Materials

• Tea — 1 bag

Tools

• Kettle — 1
• Mug — 1
• Book — 1
• Timer — 1

Steps

01
Boil and steep tea
Boil about 1 cup (240 ml) of water in the kettle, pour into the mug, add the tea and steep for 4 minutes, then remove the bag and place the mug on a coaster.
⏱ 5 min
02
Set up reading area
Dim the lights to a comfortable level, drape a blanket if desired, place the book on your lap open to the starting page, and put your phone face down out of reach or in Do Not Disturb mode.
⏱ 3 min
03
Sip and read
Start a 20-minute timer, sit in the prepared spot, sip your tea periodically and read without checking your phone until the timer ends.
⏱ 20 min
04
Tidy and note
Place the used mug in the sink or dishwasher, close the book and mark the stopping point, and write one sentence in a notebook about how you feel after the session.
⏱ 2 min