The Rachel Hollis Podcast 808: ASK RACH | "How do I build an evening routine so I stop sabotaging myself?"
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Apr 23, 2025 AI Snips
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Build Habits Over Willpower
- Motivation is highest in the morning and diminishes throughout the day like sand in an hourglass.
- Build habits for evening choices instead of relying on willpower, which fades by nighttime.
Go To Bed Earlier
- Going to bed earlier reduces the time you have to make poor evening choices.
- Establish a calming bedtime routine without screens to improve sleep and reduce bad habits.
Brain Conflict Explains Bad Choices
- The brain's fight-or-flight (lizard brain) often overpowers rational thought when tired.
- Emotional and primitive brain parts push us toward instant gratification against our higher self's intentions.