Reading signals your brain that it’s “wind-down time.”
Your brain loves routines. Opening a book becomes a cue that it’s time to shift from “go mode” to “rest mode.”
Reading fiction helps your brain “de-shift” from your own life.
Following another character’s world lets your mind detach from your daily worries—perfect for drifting into sleep.
People who read physical books fall asleep faster than people who scroll.
Screens wake the brain up; paper calms it down.
Your memory loves bedtime stories—even as an adult.
The brain processes and stores information while you sleep, so reading before bed boosts retention.
Bedtime reading improves creativity & lowers heart rate & muscle tension.
Fiction activates your imagination, and sleep helps your brain connect ideas in unexpected ways. It acts as a mini-meditation session without feeling like one.
