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I’ve learned that having an evening routine has helped me wake up earlier and be ready for the next day. 

Before my evening routine starts, I have stopped drinking any caffeinated beverages by 2 pm. 

I also make sure not to do anything work-related after 6 pm unless I’m subbing for an instructor at the pilates studio. 

The following is my routine that I follow almost daily. 

6 pm – 6:30 pm

Get ready for bed. 

Take a shower.

Wash face. 

Make sure the next day’s outfit is ready to go.

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 

Prepare dinner. 

Eat dinner.

Watch a show or a movie.

Wash dishes.

Quality time with husband.

I may do one of the following after dinner:

Read. 

Play Animal Crossing on my Nintendo Switch.  

Build Lego.

Work on a puzzle. 

Journal. 

8:30 pm: My iPhone goes into Sleep Mode. Social Media and email apps “close” until the following day. The screen dims. 

9 pm

Brush teeth.

Floss. 

9:15 – 11 pm

Quality time with husband. 

Read to sleep.

Fall asleep before 11 pm.

This routine really helps me to wake up naturally between 5 to 6 am. It also sets me up for a productive day ahead.

What helps you wake up early and be productive the next day? I’d love to hear your ideas.

Best wishes,

Robin