Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2709: [Part 1] Evening Routine For Stay-at-Home Moms by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on How to Reduce Parent Stress
Aug 28, 2025
An intentional evening routine can transform the lives of stay-at-home moms by setting the tone for smoother mornings. The talk emphasizes breaking down the evening into three manageable parts: closing the day, preparing for tomorrow, and personal time. Small, consistent actions can significantly reduce decision fatigue. Checklists are highlighted as powerful tools for maintaining focus and accountability. Emphasizing realistic goals and flexibility, listeners are encouraged to prioritize self-care amidst the chaos.
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Evening Routine Shapes Morning Success
- An evening routine matters more than you think because it sets up calmer mornings and greater morning productivity.
- Cara Harvey argues that ending the day intentionally reduces stress and improves the next day's success.
Her Post-Bedtime Scroll Ritual
- Cara shares her real habit of belly-flopping onto the bed and scrolling Instagram for 15 minutes after the kids are asleep.
- She then forces herself to start the evening routine when the timer ends because she knows its long-term value.
Three-Part Evening Structure
- Split your evening into three parts: close out today, prep for tomorrow, and make space for yourself.
- Use a checklist and put on uplifting music or a podcast to make the close-out tasks easier.