Arianna Huffington Sleep Sanctuary Unwind
Arianna Huffington's bedtime routine clears digital devices from the bedroom and uses quiet rituals to prepare the mind for restorative sleep.
5 time blocks, 55 minutes in total.
Time blocks
- Device Escort Out of Bedroom: 5 min
Turn off devices and charge phones in a separate room - Warm Epsom Salt Bath: 20 min
Soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts and soft lighting - Sleepwear Transition: 5 min
Change into dedicated pajamas to signal the end of the day - Herbal Tea and Print Reading: 20 min
Sip herbal tea while reading physical fiction or poetry - Gratitude Reflection: 5 min
Write down what went well today before turning out the light
About this routine
After suffering severe exhaustion from overwork in 2007, media founder Arianna Huffington overhauled her relationship with rest. She documented her research in her book The Sleep Revolution, emphasizing that high performance requires deliberate recovery. Arianna Huffington's bedtime routine treats the bedroom as a sanctuary dedicated strictly to rest, intimacy, and sleep.
The evening sequence begins by removing digital screens from the bedroom completely. Charging phones in another room eliminates late night notifications and compulsive scrolling. A hot bath with Epsom salts helps ease physical strain, followed by changing into real pajamas to create a clear psychological boundary between the working day and night.
Herbal tea and physical books replace digital media before lights out. Reading poetry, philosophy, or fiction under warm lighting calms the mind. The ritual concludes with a brief written gratitude practice, ensuring the day ends on a positive note without screen distraction.
Why this routine works
- Removes digital distractions from the bedroom
- Eases physical muscle tension before sleep
- Establishes clear psychological boundaries between work and rest
- Promotes peaceful focus through offline reading
FAQ
What is Arianna Huffington's bedtime routine?
It involves turning off all electronic devices, charging them outside the bedroom, taking a warm bath with Epsom salts, drinking herbal tea, and reading physical books.
Why does Arianna Huffington charge her phone outside the bedroom?
She considers smartphones a primary source of stress. Keeping charging cables out of the bedroom prevents late night emails and digital anxiety.
What does Arianna Huffington read before sleep?
She reads physical books unrelated to work, such as poetry, philosophy, or literature.
How long does Arianna Huffington's bedtime sequence take?
The entire wind down takes about 55 minutes to complete.