slowingroutine

noun

UK /ˈsləʊɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/

US /ˈsloʊɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/

A slowing routine is a set of quiet things you do to help your body calm down and get ready to rest.

My slowing routine is a warm bath, a story, and dim lights before bed.

SYNONYMS

calming routine wind-down routine relaxation routine bedtime routine quiet routine

RELATED WORDS

relaxation bedtime calmness rest mindfulness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A planned series of slower movements used in exercise or training to build control.

The coach added a slowing routine to the warm-up so runners could feel each step.

3. A set of steps that makes a machine or process run more gently over time.

The factory's slowing routine gradually reduces the conveyor speed at shift change.

4. A habit of deliberately doing daily tasks more slowly to reduce stress.

Her slowing routine includes eating lunch without her phone and walking home the long way.