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Checklist Templates

Choose from our collection of ready-made evening checklists. Print, personalise, and adapt them to your life.

Printed checklist on a clipboard next to a pen and morning coffee

How to Use These Templates

Print the checklist and keep it by your bed. Cross off each item as you complete it. Update items weekly based on what feels right for you.

Use the digital version on your phone or tablet. Create a note reminder for your evening routine time, and review your checklist daily.

Share templates with family or friends. A shared evening routine can support collective well-being in households.

Template Options

Quick Wind-Down

15–20 minutes

  • Finish work, close devices
  • Light wash or tidy space
  • Prepare warm drink
  • Read or listen to calm music
  • Lights off

Ideal for busy nights.

Standard Evening

45–60 minutes

  • Transition ritual (walk, music)
  • Shower or full wash
  • Prepare bedroom (temp, lights)
  • Light meal or drink
  • Journaling or reflection
  • Reading or gentle movement
  • Bed preparation and sleep

Most comprehensive option.

Extended Ritual

90+ minutes

  • Boundary setting (calendar)
  • Exercise or stretching
  • Skincare or self-care
  • Prepare space (clean, organise)
  • Herbal tea ritual
  • Meditation or breathing
  • Reading or creative activity
  • Final wind-down

For weekends or flexible days.

Stats: Evening Routine Impact

73% report improved consistency with structured routines
45 min average transition time before sleep
3+ core elements in most effective routines

Findings from educational routine-building literature. Individual results vary.

Customise Your Template

Every person's evening is unique. Use these prompts to personalise your checklist:

  • Work schedule: Does your routine differ on workdays vs. weekends?
  • Family/housemates: Are there shared elements or individual preferences?
  • Physical needs: What makes your body feel prepared for sleep?
  • Mental transition: What helps you shift from activity to rest?
  • Timing: What's a realistic start time for your routine?
  • Flexibility: Which items are non-negotiable, and which can be swapped?

Need Help Creating Your Own?

Let us work with you one-on-one to design a checklist that truly fits your life.

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