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Practice an evening routine to feel better every day
An evening routine is a ritual that helps to be mindful of work and to relax at the end of the day. It helps to reduce stress, leave work where it belongs, and to recharge at the end of the day. It can be composed of multiple stages and steps, and be as simple or as complicated as you need. Routines are personal, and you can define them as you like.
In this article, I’ll tell you why you need an evening routine to improve your well-being, and how to define one.
Clearly defined daily routines bring clarity. They make it easy to do the right thing. For instance, morning routines are great to start the day energized, with a fresh mind and a clear focus. Similarly, a shutdown routine can make the difference between a relaxing evening and a stressful one.
Why do I need an evening routine?
At the end of the workday, we’re often still in the middle of something. It’s rare to be able to finish everything in a day. There’s always one more task to complete, one more mail to reply to, etc. It can be overwhelming. Especially when you feel under pressure. This can lead to unhealthy situations where you keep pushing until the very last minute. We’ve all been there, rushing and hoping to complete just one more task. Believe me, it’s not healthy to do that, and should be…
