The “Monster” Under the Bed: How a Dusty Pistachio Shell Taught Me About Fear, Laughter, and the Human Brain

preparation can go a long way toward keeping our minds calm and our sleep restful.

✅ The “Twilight Tidy”: I make it a gentle habit to do a quick two-minute sweep of the bedroom floor before turning out the lights. It gives my brain a little visual reassurance that everything is where it belongs.

✅ Embrace Soft Lighting: A small, warm-toned night-light near the floor can provide enough illumination to help you navigate safely at night without flooding the room with bright light.

✅ Laugh at Yourself: When you inevitably mistake a robe