Good evening from Copenhagen! The nights are drawing in (dark by 5pm!) and my shiny sink is looking extra festive with a little Halloween uhygge (the opposite of hygge). Spooky candles, a cozy orange glow, and a fun teatowel (bought on a trip to Tokyo many years ago). Helps to make me smile while I tidy up!
If you’re struggling to get your Morning or Evening Routine done, this is your gentle nudge: just start. You don’t have to want to do it, you just have to get it done!
Light a candle, put on some of your favourite tunes and do the basics—shine your sink, set out your clothes, prep for tomorrow. A few small actions make all the difference!
And remember, the goal isn’t perfection—it’s peace. Once those little tasks are done, you can enjoy your evening guilt-free. I finish my Routine as soon as we’ve finished eating dinner. No excuses!
If you’d like some extra motivation, see my video: “Stop Wasting Evenings” where I show how to make your routine feel cozy and rewarding instead of a chore. You can watch it here…
Have a fantastic evening and remember… tomorrow always goes smoother when you take five minutes tonight! Do you need an extra hand to do the dishes?
Hugs
Diane in Denmark
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Add Yours →I love the warm orange glow and the seasonal scents this time of year. I even love the early evening so I can enjoy my candles. But nooooo scary stuff for me! Eeek!
Very funny, need an extra hand….
I agree; washing as you go, taking an extra 5 minutes. I always want to walk into a clean kitchen each morning!
Can I ask where you found your sink caddy? I have a very similar sink design and I love how everything is conveniently settled in one place.
I hope to visit Copenhagen next year, it sounds lovely and inviting!
Hi Meri-Sue! My sink caddy is “Rig-tig” by Stelton (a Danish brand).
The “helping hand”; love it!!
Happy Halloween Diane!
Our clocks turn back this weekend so our days will get shorter🎃
Hi Regina! Yes, ours went back last weekend. And, as is the tradition here, we “put back” our garden furniture into winter storage 😃🍁🍁
Good one, Diane. The “extra hand” got me laughing.
Cozy kitchen, love your extra hand! HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Yes, your extra hand did get me to smile. Witty! Happy Halloween !
Thank you.
This is the money quote for me:
“The goal is not perfection—it’s peace.”
Yes! I’m going to write that in bold red ink and tape it to the counter near my sink. A great reminder to find joy and meaning in each moment. Thanks, Zen Philosopher Diane! 🧘🏻♀️