The Next Right Thing cover image

The Next Right Thing

305: Creating an Evening Routine with Emily Ley

Dec 12, 2023
Emily Ley, founder of Simplified, discusses creating an evening routine and finding God's peace and rest. They talk about turning off the mind at the end of the day, creating a peaceful evening routine, and developing a meaningful rhythm of life. Emily Ley also shares her next right thing which is a season of quiet and offers a blessing for those who feel alone.
31:36

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Developing an evening routine is crucial for ending the day well, involving practices such as taking a bath, creating a peaceful atmosphere, journaling, and engaging in activities that speak to the body, mind, and soul.
  • In times of uncertainty, grounding ourselves in known truths is important, demonstrated by the symbolism of the sunrise for the guest as a reminder of God's constancy and exploring other certainties that provide comfort and strength.

Deep dives

Developing an Evening Routine

Developing an evening routine is crucial for ending the day well. The guest, Emily Lay, shares her own evening routine, which involves taking a bath, turning down the lights, and creating a peaceful atmosphere before bed. She emphasizes the importance of finding what works for each individual and creating a toolbox of practices that bring calmness and relaxation. Some examples include journaling, list-making, and engaging in activities that speak to the body, mind, and soul. The evening routine serves as a time to unwind, transition from the busyness of the day, and prepare for restful sleep.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode