A relaxing bedtime routine does not have to involve an elaborate checklist. Often, the most useful routines are the ones that are simple enough to repeat every night.

For people who enjoy listening to something before sleep, audio can become an important part of that transition. Pillowsonic Symphony makes personal bedtime listening easier to incorporate by placing its speaker beneath the pillow, allowing users to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks, nature sounds and guided audio without wearing traditional headphones or earbuds.

Here are practical ways to build a calmer evening routine around that experience.

Start by Giving Your Mind a Transition Period

Going directly from work, social media, household responsibilities or entertainment into bed can make bedtime feel abrupt.