It’s 11:30 PM. You’re shattered. You tell yourself you’ll “just check Instagram for a minute.” Next thing you know, it’s 1 AM, and you’re deep in a rabbit hole about why Victorian children looked so terrifying in old photos. 🫠

Sound familiar?

Most of us don’t have a bedtime routine - at least, not one that actually helps us sleep. Instead, we’re stuck in a cycle of doomscrolling, overthinking, and trying to remember if we paid that bill before finally crashing. And the result? Racing thoughts, restless sleep, waking up groggy, and reaching straight for coffee because we never really switched off.

Journaling Before Bed = A Brain Detox

I know you know this….but your brain needs a way to wind down. Otherwise, it’ll keep running background tasks all night like a dodgy old laptop.

Enter: journaling.

Not the “Dear Diary, today I ate a sandwich” kind. More like a quick brain-dump to clear out the mental clutter before you sleep. Writing down your thoughts, worries, or even just a couple of things you’re grateful for actually lowers stress levels, helps you process emotions, and improves sleep quality.

📊 Studies show that people who journal before bed fall asleep faster and have better-quality sleep. (Basically, science says it works.) Feel free to have a read - I’ve included a list of studies below.

I will be the first to admit that after a long day, staring at a blank page can feel like a lot. That’s why most of us don’t do it, even though we know it helps.

We’ve Made It Easy For You

At Clementine, we believe self-care should feel good, not like another thing on your to-do list. That’s why we’ve teamed up with therapist Daniela Bragato to create a guided bedtime journaling collection - designed for people who want to switch off, but need a little help getting there.

✨ You don’t need to worry about what to write down - we’ll guide you through it.
✨ You don’t have to spend an hour writing (although if you want to go for it) - just 20 minutes will do.
✨ You can make it your thing, create your own ritual - grab a notebook, make a tea (or wine, no judgment), light a candle, and actually enjoy winding down.

Your Brain Deserves Better Than Falling Asleep Mid-Scroll

We don’t like to bang on too much about the benefits of these practices because we know you all know that they are good. The key is to just start, give it a whirl and then to enjoy it. Once you enjoy it you will start to make it part of your evening ritual and presto you’ve got yourself into a new nourishing self care habit.

Ready to give it a go? Try the first session for free here.

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A few studies showing all the amazing benefits of journaling before bed.

• Gratitude Journaling Improves Sleep Quality:
  A study found that participants who kept a gratitude journal reported significantly better sleep quality and duration. Focusing on positive experiences before bed helped reduce intrusive thoughts and pre-sleep worry - two common barriers to falling and staying asleep.
• Writing To-Do Lists Improves Sleep: A 2018 study discovered that participants who spent five minutes writing a to-do list before bed fell asleep faster than those who wrote about tasks they had completed earlier.