08/14/2026
Unpopular opinion, but setting your phone down to stare at a wall is more productive for your soul than mindlessly scrolling after the kids are in bed.
Most of us use that late night scroll to numb out because we are completely drained from over-giving all day. But checking social media before bed actually keeps your nervous system in a state of high alert. You are not resting. You are just distracting yourself from the fact that you have lost touch with your own intuition and needs.
I understand that sometimes you just want to zone out and that is okay. But if you are looking to stop the cycle of people pleasing and actually reconnect with your intuition, try this 10 minute evening ritual instead of the screen:
1. Journal one thing you did today just for you. Start small if you have to.
2. Do a 3 minute breathwork session to ground your body.
3. Pull an oracle card or pick an affirmation for your morning.
4. Practice a simple self Reiki hand placement on your heart for calm.
Save this for tonight when you feel the itch to scroll.