#79. No Screens After 9PM: Sleep, Sanity & Emotional Regulation (Week 1 Update)

I’ve officially gone screen-free after 9PM for a whole week… and it might be changing my entire life??

In this episode, I’m breaking down the surprising (and honestly wild) impact of cutting off phone time before bed - from actually cleaning my room (shocking), to finishing a sexy fairy book (that I hated?), to waking up with positive vibes like some kind of morning person.

I also talk about:

• The night I broke the rule, and why it lowkey proved how powerful this habit is
• My mini car scroll moment (we’re all fragile, okay)
• How less screen time has boosted my productivity, improved my sleep, helped with emotional regulation, and made me feel like a more present parent

Oh, and there’s a letter from my son that had me ugly crying in the best way — this one's got heart.

🔑 Key things you'll find in this episode:

• How to stop doomscrolling at night
• Setting phone boundaries for better sleep
• Creating a night routine without screens
• Mental health and screen time
• Journaling before bed
• Parenting while healing (and trying your best)

If you’re thinking of setting a no screens rule at night or just need a cozy, encouraging listen to nudge you into a better habit... this is your sign 💫

💬 In this episode:

• Why I’m screen-free after 9pm (and kinda obsessed)
• The gross feeling of breaking my own rule
• A weirdly productive week 
• How I discovered sexy fairy books were not for me
• Parenting wins that hit deep

DM me or drop a comment if you’re trying out no screens after 9 - let’s be emotionally regulated girlies (or girlies adjacent) together.

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