After a long day, knowing how to unwind is essential, not just for your mood, but for your sleep, energy levels, and overall wellbeing.
At Fridja, we believe small rituals done at home can have a big impact on how we feel, especially at the end of the day. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, restless, or just wired before bed, you’re not alone. But good news: learning how to unwind doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here are four calming, effective ways to create a more restful evening routine starting tonight.
1. Steam Away the Day
One of our favourite ways to unwind at home? Steaming. Whether it’s your bedding, pyjamas, or tomorrow’s outfit, the gentle heat and fresh scent from steaming is surprisingly calming, like a warm hug for your space.
Steaming tomorrow’s clothes also gives your morning a calm head start, helping you feel more put-together before the day even begins.
Try it with the f10 Handheld Clothes Steamer or f1200 Clothes Steamer Pro.
2. Sip Something Soothing
Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle. Drinking a fresh cherry juice in the evening can support deeper, more restful sleep by gently encouraging your body to wind down. You can check out one of our recommended cherry juice recipe’s here.
This makes cherries the perfect addition to your nighttime wellness routine. Juicing them fresh at home also gives you a moment of calm before bed and a delicious one at that.
Use the f1900 Whole Fruit Juicer or f2500 Self-Feeding Juicer for effortless blending.
3. Tidy One Small Space
Want to know how to unwind without spending lots of time or money? Try tidying just one surface, your bedside table, the kitchen counter, or even the area around your kettle.
It’s a 2-minute task that can help create visual calm and make your space feel lighter. Bonus: waking up to a clear space feels amazing.
4. Step Away from the Screen
Screens overstimulate your brain, especially late at night. Swapping your phone for a few minutes of quiet time can help your body wind down naturally.
Here are a few calming alternatives:
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Light stretching or gentle yoga
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A warm shower and freshly steamed pyjamas
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Listening to soft music or a short guided meditation
These moments allow your nervous system to reset, and help prepare your body for deeper sleep.
Why Knowing How to Unwind Matters
Unwinding isn’t a luxury, it’s a vital part of staying well. Taking the time to slow down at home helps regulate stress, improve sleep quality, and support your mental and emotional health.
And the best part? You don’t need a whole routine. Just start with one small change and build from there. Over time, your evenings can become something you genuinely look forward to.
Ready to Create Your Evening Ritual?
If you're looking for tools to help support your wind-down routine, Fridja is here for you. From steamers that refresh your space to juicers that nourish your body, we make it easier to feel good at home.
Because sometimes the most powerful wellness practices start with how you end your day.