My simple evening habit that reduced stress

Hello,
I used to end most days feeling weirdly stressed, because of office stress and even when nothing bad happened. My mind would keep replaying small things, and I’d go to bed feeling unfinished.

A few weeks ago, I started doing one simple thing every evening:

I take 5 minutes to reset one small part of my space and my mind so i write down worries or tasks for tomorrow to clear my mind on paper or also I make the same paintings. Or usually it’s putting things back on my desk, washing a few dishes, or laying out what I need for the next morning. While doing it, just enough so my brain stops worrying.

It sounds boring (and it is), but the effect surprised me. I fall asleep faster, wake up less stressed, and don’t feel that constant “I forgot something” feeling anymore.

It’s not a perfect routine and I don’t do it every single night but even doing it most days has made evenings feel calmer.