Mental Bedtime Replay

A simple but powerful practice of reviewing your day before bed, focusing on mindfulness and reflection rather than complex solutions or supplements.

Core Practice

• Review the day's events before going to bed
• Mentally replay interactions and experiences
• Think about what you might have done differently
• Focus on being mindful and thoughtful about daily experiences
• Avoid using phone during this time

Why It Works

• Creates space for self-reflection
• Helps process the day's events
• Allows for learning from experiences
• More effective than complex solutions or supplements
• Simple but meaningful way to improve quality of life

Common Resistance to Simple Solutions

• People often prefer complex solutions over simple ones
• Tendency to seek "magic pills" or complicated fixes
• Resistance to basic practices that require personal effort
• Example: People more likely to:
  • Buy expensive exercise equipment vs doing push-ups
  • Try supplements vs basic lifestyle changes
  • Seek complex solutions vs implementing simple habits

Implementation Tips

• Make it a consistent nightly practice
• Focus on the experience rather than just rushing to the next thing
• Don't overcomplicate the process
• Trust in the power of simple, consistent practice
• Avoid getting distracted by technology or other interruptions