The Second Morning/Evening Routine Episode—Peek Inside The Routines of Kelly LeVeque, What’s Gaby Cooking, Laura Lea, and Inspiralized

Evening Relaxation

Evening relaxation is crucial for a restful night, and Liz Moody shares her strategies for winding down. She emphasizes the importance of a substantial evening meal, which aids in sleep, and the use of blue light blockers to reduce screen exposure 1. Additionally, Moody finds CBD effective for relaxation, using it selectively based on her caffeine intake throughout the day 2.

I do like essential oils. I have a lavender blend, and I try to put that on not just right before bed, but a few hours before, because I think a lot of it is psychosomatically for me, just the smell of it is helpful.

--- Liz Moody

She also recommends a sound machine, like the Hatch Baby, to drown out disruptive noises, ensuring a peaceful sleep environment 2.

   

Sleep Environment

Creating an optimal sleep environment is key to quality rest, as Liz Moody explains. She suggests using a sleep mask and sound machine while traveling to maintain a consistent sleep routine 3. Moody also advises against using the bed for activities other than sleep, to reinforce its association with rest 4.

I have found that nighttime meditation was not the right fit for me. I'm not sure that I could totally dissect why that is, but something about what it did to my brain, it didn't.

--- Liz Moody

She highlights the importance of personalizing routines, noting that what works for one person may not suit another, such as her experience with meditation 4.

   

Intimacy Scheduling

Maintaining intimacy amidst busy schedules and family life is a challenge, but Kelly LeVeque offers a creative solution. She and her partner designated a specific time in the evening for intimacy, turning it into a playful routine 5. This approach helped them overcome the exhaustion that often accompanies parenting young children 6.

We started having a lot of fun with it and it was kind of, then it became the joke of see you at 730.

--- Kelly LeVeque

By making intimacy a scheduled part of their day, they transformed a potential stressor into a bonding experience, demonstrating the power of intentionality in relationships 5.