In our hyper-connected world of 2025, the line between our active day and our restful evening has become dangerously blurred. The constant glow of screens—from laptops, tablets, and smartphones—follows us right up until the moment we close our eyes, often leading to poor sleep, heightened anxiety, and a feeling of being perpetually “on.” A powerful life hack to combat this is to implement a “Digital Sunset.” This is a self-imposed rule where you intentionally turn off all screens at a specific time each evening, typically 60 to 90 minutes before you plan to sleep, to create a clear transition from a state of productivity to a state of rest.
The scientific reasoning behind this practice is compelling. The blue light emitted by electronic screens is known to suppress the body’s production of melatonin, the key hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycles. When you stare at a bright screen late at night, you are essentially telling your brain that it’s still daytime, which can make it significantly harder to fall asleep and can reduce the quality of the sleep you do get. A digital sunset allows your brain to naturally begin its wind-down process, leading to deeper, more restorative sleep.