Path
The Calm Mind Path
Lower the evening state before the mind starts looping.
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Problems
My mind races at night.
Racing mind at night
A racing mind often needs a landing place. Instead of debating every thought in bed, give worries, tasks, and reminders a short shutdown ritual before sleep.
Time to start
15 minutes
First step
Empty the tabs
Do this first
Write every task, worry, and reminder in your head for five minutes before bed.
Choose what to do next
Start here
Tool
Tiny Action Generator
Turn one nighttime worry into a next tiny action for tomorrow.
Printable
Daily Reflection Page
Create a consistent place to unload thoughts before bed.
Game
Mind Garden
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Reading shortlist
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One week of action
7-day action sequence
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1
Empty the tabs
Write every task, worry, and reminder in your head for five minutes before bed.
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2
Pick tomorrow's first move
Choose one item from the list and write the first action for tomorrow.
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3
Create a cutoff
Set a time when planning stops and only shutdown actions are allowed.
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4
Lower the input
Remove news, work messages, and feeds from the final 30 minutes before bed.
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5
Use a worry container
If a thought returns in bed, write one keyword and tell yourself it is captured.
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6
Repeat one cue
Use the same small cue each night: dim lights, tea, stretch, or one page of reading.
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7
Keep the ritual short
Choose the smallest shutdown routine you can repeat on tired nights.
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