Evening wind-downs that do not end in infinite scrolling

Paper books, kettle rituals and phone beds in another room.

Priya Nair
Lamp glow beside paperback book
Editorial illustration · Book Leaves

If your evenings dissolve into feeds, move the phone charger out of the bedroom and give the kettle a fixed last-call time. A paper book on the pillow beats another ‘quick check’.

Dim lights early; British winters already do half the work.

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