Screen-Free Bedtime Planner

Create a simple phone-free wind-down window before bedtime and choose a first step that is easier to repeat.

What This Planner Does

This planner counts backward from bedtime to create a screen-free wind-down start time. It also asks for one first step so the boundary is visible and repeatable.

Formula Used

Screen-free start = target bedtime - selected buffer

How To Use The Result

Try the same buffer for several nights before judging it. If the plan fails immediately, reduce the buffer or make the first step easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a screen-free buffer be?

There is no perfect number. Start with a buffer you can repeat, such as 15 or 30 minutes, then increase only if it helps.

Does this prove screens cause my sleep problem?

No. It only plans one controllable boundary. Sleep can also be affected by stress, caffeine, pain, schedule, and medical issues.

What if I need my phone for an alarm?

Use the smallest practical change: put the phone across the room, use do-not-disturb, or use a separate alarm if available.