Last winter, my so-called smart thermostat locked me out until I updated its app. The update was 500MB and took forever on my slow wifi. I ended up just opening a window because it was faster. Now I keep an old manual thermostat in the closet as a backup.

Switching to herbal tea like @the_jason mentioned was a game changer for me too. I had to stop eating anything with even a little chocolate after like 6pm because that slight caffeine buzz just wouldn't quit. Found I really needed a solid hour to just read or listen to a boring podcast with the lights low to tell my brain the day is done. Cutting out that late snack and having a quiet routine made my sleep way deeper.

Oh man, that reminds me of when our family van died in a snowstorm last winter. We had to huddle together for warmth while waiting for a tow truck. It really makes rental car complaints seem small.

Nothing really changes, you just notice more stuff.