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You're listening to an iHeart Podcast. Hey, listeners. You know I can't be bothered with lengthy beauty routines. Who has time for that? That's why I am so glad I discovered Merit. Merit is all about simplicity, high-performing products, and enhancing your natural beauty. If you're like me and prefer a less-is-more approach, you'll love that Merit can help you look put together in five minutes or less.
My favorite product has to be the minimalist. It's a two in one foundation and concealer that gives me smooth, even coverage with zero fuss. I also like the flush balm for cheeks. My shade is archival and it gives me that healthy, natural flush of color that blends in beautifully and makes me look like I spent more time on my makeup than I actually did. Ready to simplify your routine and make mornings a breeze.
Head to MeritBeauty.com and get their signature makeup bag free with your first order. For clean, effortless, high-performing makeup, head to MeritBeauty.com. Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio. Good morning, this is Laura. Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's tip is a reminder that the day isn't over after dinner.
Remembering this can help you find a fair amount of time, even in what feels like a really busy life. So I know many people's mornings are a frantic dash to get everyone out the door. The workday is go, go, go. And then everyone needs to be collected afterwards. There might be activities and getting everyone fed can be its own daily struggle. You clean up the kitchen after dinner and finally think, phew, we are done.
And certainly most people don't have a ton of energy by the late evening. But the day isn't over after dinner. There might still be several hours left. For instance, if you are done with dinner and clean up by 7.30 p.m. and you go to bed at 10.30 p.m., that is three hours.
You probably don't view the 9 a.m. to noon shift at work as not existing or as being too small to use. That time after dinner is the exact same amount. Even if you are getting kids to bed and aren't done with that until, let's say, 8.30, there are two hours until 10.30. If you are awake for 16 hours a day, then two hours is one-eighth of that, or 12.5%.
If you work eight hours, then two hours is a full 25% of your non-working time. And it might be the bulk of your actual weekday discretionary time. If you think of the day as being done after dinner, then you won't think about this discretionary time. But if you remind yourself that the day isn't done after dinner, you might think about what you'd like to do with it. And that opens up a lot of possibility.
Now, to be sure, most people have very limited energy after dinner. There are certainly higher energy options for this time, like joining a pickleball league or going to the gym or singing in a choir or volunteering somewhere. But if all of that sounds like it isn't going to happen, you can still figure out some lower energy intentions. Deciding you'd like to read for 30 minutes is great. Deciding you'd like to do a 20-minute yoga video is also amazing. Calling a friend is good.
as is doing a puzzle or working on another hobby. As I often say on this show, leisure time is too precious to be totally leisurely about leisure. When you remind yourself that the day isn't over after dinner, then you can take advantage of more potential leisure time. If you don't think about this time, it won't happen. But a little intentionality makes more enjoyment possible. In the meantime, this is Laura. Thanks for listening.
And here's to making the most of our time. Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast. If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam.com. Before Breakfast is a production of iHeartMedia. For more podcasts from iHeartMedia, please visit the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Hey, listeners.
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Hey listeners, you know I can't be bothered with lengthy beauty routines. Who has time for that? That's why I am so glad I discovered Merit. Merit is all about simplicity, high-performing products, and enhancing your natural beauty. If you're like me and prefer a less is more approach, you'll love that Merit can help you look put together in five minutes or less.
My favorite product has to be the minimalist. It's a two in one foundation and concealer that gives me smooth, even coverage with zero fuss. I also like the flush balm for cheeks. My shade is archival and it gives me that healthy, natural flush of color that blends in beautifully and makes me look like I spent more time on my makeup than I actually did. Ready to simplify your routine and make mornings a breeze.
Head to MeritBeauty.com and get their signature makeup bag free with your first order. For clean, effortless, high-performing makeup, head to MeritBeauty.com.