7 Powerful Ways I Stopped Wasting My Evenings After 40 (and How You Can Too)
Let’s talk about a weird truth no one warns you about once you hit 40: your evenings can turn into a black hole of wasted time faster than you can say, “I’ll just check Instagram for a minute.” (Spoiler: it’s never just a minute.)
If you’re a busy, over-40 woman juggling business, family, and a million tabs open in your brain at once—this is your wake-up call. I was there too. Evenings felt like this strange no-man’s-land where time vanished into Netflix, phone scrolling, and pointless snacks I didn’t even enjoy.
But I finally said, Enough.
And now? My evenings feel peaceful, intentional, and actually rejuvenating.
In my brand-new YouTube video, “7 Things I Did to STOP Wasting My Evenings After 40,” I spill all the real, doable changes that transformed my nights from chaotic to calm.
Watch it here👇
HACK 1: Theme Your Days Like a CEO
And if you're more of a reader? Here's a little sneak peek into what I share in the video (plus some juicy extras).
1. I Turned My Skincare Routine Into a Ritual
You know that rushed face-wash-slather-and-go routine? Yeah, I ditched that. Now, skincare is my evening exhale. I massage in products that smell divine (but don’t cost a fortune), and just be. Tiny action, massive mental shift. Because when you treat yourself like someone who matters… you start believing it.
👉 Pro tip: Add a face mask twice a week and tell the world you’re “unavailable.”
2. I Set a Tech Curfew (Yes, Really)
After years of scrolling myself into a doom-spiral before bed, I gave my phone a bedtime. 9:00 PM. Silent mode. No exceptions. The result? I sleep better, think clearly, and don’t fall asleep mid-TikTok rabbit hole.
👉 At first, the silence is weird. Then it becomes sacred.
3. I Prioritized Sleep Like My Sanity Depended on It (Because It Did)
Ladies, we cannot be sacrificing sleep for “just one more episode.” Especially not when hormones, stress, and life are already messing with our rest. I made sleep non-negotiable. Cool bedroom, calming rituals, and a consistent bedtime.
👉 A well-rested woman is unstoppable. Period.
4. I Picked Up a Creative Hobby (Even Though I Suck at It)
Guess what? You don’t have to be good at something for it to bring you joy. I started painting. Am I creating masterpieces? Nope. But I’m having fun, reconnecting with creativity, and watching my brain relax in a way Netflix never could.
👉 What lights you up? Puzzles, baking, doodling? Do more of that.
5. I Swapped Evening Wine for a Mug of Hot Water (Yep, Really)
Look, I love a good glass of wine. But nightly? It was tanking my sleep and energy. So I swapped it for… hot water. Just that. In a gorgeous mug. It’s grounding, it’s soothing, and my body actually says thank you.
👉 Not sexy, but wildly effective.
6. I Started Journaling (Even If It Was Just One Sentence)
No pressure, no perfection. Just a brain dump in a notebook before bed. Thoughts, wins, to-dos, complaints—it all goes on paper and out of my head. The relief is instant.
👉 You don’t need a therapist. You need 5 minutes and a pen.
7. I Practiced Gratitude—On Purpose
Before lights out, I jot down three things I’m grateful for. Some days it’s big. Other days it’s “my coffee didn’t taste like dishwater.” Either way, it shifts my energy, rewires my brain, and ends the day on a high note.
👉 Gratitude is magic. Try it. No crystals required.
Final Thoughts: It’s Not About Being Perfect—It’s About Being Intentional
You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. You just have to start somewhere. Maybe tonight it’s putting your phone down at 9. Maybe it’s taking five minutes for skincare. Or maybe it’s just writing one line in your journal.
Whatever you choose, do it for you. Because your evenings are yours—and they should feel like a beautiful wind-down, not a wasted blur.
Let’s reclaim those evenings, one soothing, intentional habit at a time. You in?
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