Productivity-boosting habits for the evening

MUW Team

// July 4, 2023

Growth mindset

Introduction

I’m a big believer in the idea that you can’t get more done when you’re working in the evenings. I’ve worked as an entrepreneur and freelancer for many years, and I know how it goes: You start off with a simple goal of sitting down at your computer to get one thing done before bed. But then somehow it turns into three hours at the keyboard, and suddenly it’s noon on Tuesday before you realize you haven’t gotten to sleep yet. To avoid this cycle, I’ve adopted certain habits that help me be more productive when working late at night or early in the morning (or both!). Here are some of my favorite productivity-boosting habits for the evening:

Prep for tomorrow the night before.

Plan your breakfast.
Plan your commute.
Plan the rest of your day, from lunch to evening routine.

Create a schedule and stick to it. Plan your morning routine. Write down what you need to do, when you need to do it and how long each task will take. If necessary, break up large projects into smaller tasks that can be completed in one sitting

. Break up large projects into smaller tasks that can be completed in one sitting. Schedule time for each task and stick to it. Plan your commute. Plan the rest of your day, from lunch to evening routine. Create a schedule and stick to it.

Turn off your phone.

This is an easy one to do, but it can be hard to stick with. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself checking your phone in bed even though it’s been hours since anyone has texted or called. With phones being so prevalent in our lives (and especially children’s lives), there are many reasons why this might be an issue–but ultimately turning off the device will help ensure that getting a good night’s rest isn’t one of them!

Stop work at a reasonable hour.

Stop work at a reasonable hour.
Set a time to stop working, and stick to it. If you’re working from home, this may mean going to bed earlier than usual (but not too early). If you’re in an office setting, try to get out of there around 5:00 p.m., before everyone else has left for the day and traffic starts backing up on the highway as everyone tries get home in one trip. This way you’ll avoid burning out by staying late into the night or having your productivity suffer because of stress over making sure everything gets done before leaving work each day.

Get enough sleep.

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important factors in being productive. If you don’t get enough sleep, your productivity will suffer.
Sleep deprivation can cause major problems for your brain and body: memory lapses, inability to focus on tasks at hand (like driving), mood swings and depression – not to mention it’s been linked with heart disease and diabetes!
A lack of sleep can also lead to sicknesses such as colds or flu because our immune systems rely on adequate rest time as well.
Getting enough rest allows us time for our body’s natural processes, like repairing muscle tissue after exercise; this helps us avoid injuries that could otherwise prevent us from working out at all in coming days/weeks/months/years!

Relax and de-stress before bed.

Relax and de-stress before bed.
Consider relaxing, stress-reducing activities like meditation, yoga or reading as part of your evening routine. You might also try listening to music or taking a bath before going to sleep.

3. Avoid stimulants like caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening. These substances can make it harder to fall asleep at night.

4. Exercise regularly to promote good sleep. A consistent exercise routine can help you fall asleep at night and stay asleep through the night. 5. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual that includes things like taking a warm bath, reading, or listening to music.

Exercise in the evening to boost energy levels and burn off stress hormones.

Exercise in the evening to boost energy levels and burn off stress hormones.
A workout can be a great way to relieve stress, especially if you’re feeling tired or run down from your day. Plus, it’ll help you sleep better at night by releasing endorphins (feel-good chemicals) into your bloodstream that make you feel calmer and happier.
Try doing something like Pilates or yoga–these exercises focus on stretching and strengthening muscles without putting too much strain on joints or causing injury over time, as they strengthen them through flexibility training rather than brute force alone.*

There are many ways to relieve stress, but the most effective way is to take time for yourself. This could mean getting up 15 minutes earlier each morning so that you can meditate or even just taking a walk around the block after dinner with your family or friends.

There are many things you can do to prepare yourself for a productive tomorrow when you go to bed at night.

Prepare for tomorrow the night before.
Turn off your phone and other distractions, such as computers and televisions, at least an hour before bedtime.
Stop working at a reasonable hour in order to get enough sleep so that you’re rested and energized for the next day’s challenges. You should also aim for seven to eight hours of sleep per night, which means cutting out late-night Netflix binges or staying up until 2 a.m. playing video games (not that we’re judging).
Relax before going to bed with relaxing activities like reading a book or meditating on your thoughts about tomorrow’s tasks so that they don’t keep you awake later on in the evening–or even during the night!
Exercise during daylight hours if possible; this will boost energy levels while burning off stress hormones released by exercise just like they do during the day (and these effects last longer than usual due to something called “chronotherapy”).

Conclusion

We hope that this article has given you some ideas for how to make your evenings more productive. If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out our article on 10 habits that will help you stay focused throughout the day.