This is optimal living daily, seven ideas to implement a calming evening routine by

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Seven ideas to implement a calming evening routine by Michelle Summerfield with

becoming minimalist.com. I'm no stranger to rushing around, operating on overload, and essentially being a chicken with no head.

In my previous corporate life, I live life at light speed and in complete chaos for 16 years. I felt I never had time for the good things I knew I should be doing.

But running at light speed and neglecting self-care eventually catches up with you.

You burn out.

That's when your mind and body scream, hey human, please get me off this darn merry-go-round now.

One of the most important things I ever did was to listen to my body and create a calming evening routine.

It's made such a difference. Now I turned my phone off at least an hour before bed to let my mind unwind.

I do a peaceful evening yoga routine, followed by a five or ten minute meditation session which relaxes my body,

relieves the stress of the day, and puts my mind into a peaceful place.

I used a quiet time right after to wash my face and practice gratitude before going to bed.

If my mind is still a bit overstimulated, or read a chapter of a book which usually has me nodding off.

Now I get it, not everyone has a lot of time in the evenings,

but that doesn't mean you can't create your own simple routine by starting small.

By making just one change to your evening routine, you'll

be on your way to bringing calm, peace, and stress relief into your life. My routine

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