There are all kinds of benefits to bathing or showering first thing in the morning. Maybe it helps to wake you up, or perhaps you want to be able to shower so your hair is clean and ready to shower.

However, for many people, the benefits of showering at bedtime far outweigh those of showering in the morning. Showering is something that pretty much everyone does daily, and switching your showering routine to the bedtime sleep hours is an easy way to improve your sleep.

Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide when to shower. Consider exactly what your body needs. If you are more concerned about not being able to wake up in the morning, you may want to take an icy cold bath or shower first thing in the morning.

However, if you struggle with winding down and getting to bed at a decent hour because your mind is racing, you may want to take a warm shower at night instead.

Of course, you could always try to get the best of both worlds by showering twice a day. Take a cool shower in the morning and a lukewarm one at night. This won’t help you to save on your water bill, of course, but it can provide you with both the energizing and relaxing effects you need.