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Apr 2025
23m 48s

How to Stop Wasting Your Evenings and Ge...

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Are your evenings truly helping you unwind—or just keeping you distracted?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re diving into 8 simple ways to stop wasting your evenings and start using them intentionally. From understanding the different types of rest to breaking free from the instant gratification trap, these small shifts will help you reclaim your nights without feeling overwhelmed.

Whether you want to read more, build a new habit, or just feel more fulfilled at the end of the day, this episode is for you.

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:06 How to not waste your evenings
  • 02:55 Effects of watching TV
  • 03:55 Are you happy with how you’re spending your time?
  • 04:36 The Reward System Trap
  • 07:38 Different types of ‘tired’ and ‘rest’
  • 10:14 You don’t need to watch TV just because others do it
  • 10:41 Have a pre-committed strategy
  • 12:11 Decide in the morning how you’ll spend your evening
  • 12:24 Create friction for distractions
  • 13:38 Identity-Based Habits
  • 14:07 Bargain with yourself 
  • 14:44 Habit stacking
  • 16:47 Choose your entertainment with intention
  • 18:29 Our moods and actions can be separated
  • 21:45 Try changing your routine

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