5 things I did to stop wasting my evenings after work

Jan 7, 2025

Unlock your evenings and unleash your potential! Learn the power of a 15-minute Sunday planning routine to set weekly goals. Discover how a deep clean can declutter both your space and your mind. Fight emotional eating with intentional habits and small changes that make a big impact. Master the 3-2-1 evening routine for better sleep and recovery. Plus, track your progress with tech while embracing imperfection. Transform your downtime into a launchpad for success!

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ADVICE

Weekly 15-Minute Planning

Do a 15-minute Sunday planning session to set one to three weekly goals.
Clarity precedes execution so schedule the goals on your calendar.

ADVICE

Dedicated Weekly Deep Clean

Clean the house in a dedicated Saturday morning deep clean rather than bits each evening.
A tidy space reduces mental clutter and improves ease and performance at home.

ANECDOTE

Helping Out Changed The Dynamic

James noticed his partner Caroline was doing most of the cleaning and felt it was unfair.
He joined the routine and learned to enjoy scrubbing, hoovering and tidying together with family.

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In this episode, I’m sharing the secrets to reclaiming your evenings and making the most of your time after work.

Many of us come home exhausted, crash on the couch, and wonder where the time went. But what if you could turn your evenings into a launchpad for success?

Here’s what I cover:

Schedule Success – Discover the power of my Sunday Success Steps (SSS) and how a 15-minute planning session can set you up for a productive and fulfilling week.
Clean Your Space, Clear Your Mind – Why dedicating time for a deep clean can help declutter not just your home but also your thoughts.
Feelings vs. Actions – How to stop letting emotions dictate your evenings and instead create habits that drive intentional outcomes.
Small Changes, Big Impact – Learn how tiny habits, like limiting chocolate or staying hydrated, can transform your evenings and set you up for long-term success.
The 3-2-1 Evening Routine – My proven formula for winding down: 3 hours before bed, no work; 2 hours before bed, no food or drink; 1 hour before bed, no screens.

Throughout this episode, I share practical tips and personal experiences to help you take charge of your evenings. You’ll learn simple strategies to boost productivity, strengthen relationships, and optimise your health and mindset.

If you’re ready to break free from the evening slump and lead your life with purpose, this episode is for you.

And if you found value in this, I’d love it if you could share it with someone who might benefit from these strategies. Let’s take back our evenings and build habits that create lasting change!

This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz.

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