Mel Robbins Evening Wind Down Routine
Follow the Mel Robbins evening routine to clear mental clutter, charge technology outside the bedroom, and set up your environment for an effortless morning.
4 time blocks, 30 minutes in total.
Time blocks
- Disconnect and Charge Phone Outside Bedroom: 5 min
Plug your phone into a charger outside the bedroom - Write Tomorrow Top Priorities: 10 min
Jot down your main tasks and brain dump lingering thoughts - Lay Out Morning Clothes and Essentials: 10 min
Place your shoes and clothes where you will see them immediately - Set Environment and Wind Down: 5 min
Dim lights and prepare your bed for uninterrupted rest
About this routine
The Mel Robbins evening routine focuses on controlling your evening environment so your morning requires zero friction or decision making. Instead of relying on willpower when you wake up, you set up predictable cues the night before.
The core practice involves removing technology from your sleeping space, writing down your top commitments on paper, and laying out workout clothes beside the bed. By moving your phone out of reach, you prevent late night scrolling and avoid starting the next day in a reactive state.
Taking 30 minutes to complete these simple steps relieves evening anxiety and creates momentum before you sleep. Using a visual schedule helps establish this sequence until it becomes second nature.
Why this routine works
- Prevents late night phone scrolling in bed
- Reduces morning decision fatigue by planning ahead
- Lowers bedtime stress through paper brain dumping
- Makes waking up and exercising frictionless
FAQ
Why does Mel Robbins put her phone in another room?
She charges her phone outside the bedroom to prevent scrolling before sleep and avoid looking at notifications first thing in the morning.
What does Mel Robbins do before going to bed?
She writes down her main tasks for tomorrow, lays out her exercise clothes, removes technology from her bedroom, and dims the lights to relax.
How long does the Mel Robbins evening wind down routine take?
The core preparation sequence takes 30 minutes to complete.