A routine that takes five minutes is easier to repeat.
Reset the room before you are already frustrated.
Remove small annoyances, not create a performance.
Step 1: reset the room
Start before you are fully tired. Clear the bed surface, move laundry or clutter away from the sleeping area, adjust curtains, and set the room light to something softer. A room that looks calmer often feels easier to enter.
Step 2: set the bedding
Shake out the top layer, place the pillow where you actually use it, loosen overly tight corners, and choose the blanket level for the night. This takes less than a minute but prevents a surprising amount of bedtime annoyance.
Step 3: manage light and sound
Dim or turn away bright displays, close doors based on airflow and noise, and set a fan or background sound if you use one. Keep the choices consistent so the room feels predictable.
Step 4: remove morning friction
Place slippers, clothing, glasses, or other morning items where they are easy to find. A comfortable evening is partly about not creating a messy morning. The routine should leave the room ready, not perfect.