{14.11} The Five O’Clock Flow: How I Fixed Dinner Time
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Evenings used to be the most chaotic, exhausting, stressful part of my day — hungry, grumpy kids, a cluttered kitchen, no idea what to cook and a general sense of being completely overwhelmed.
In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life systems I’ve (accidentally) set up over time to make evenings feel calmer and easier, and me feel way less resentful. From clearing the kitchen before cooking, to setting the table as a team, to getting dinner on the table on time — these small changes have had a huge impact.
It’s not about doing things perfectly. It’s about finding what works for your family and slowly building habits that support your energy, your mental load and your evenings.
We’ll talk about:
How I finally cracked the code on getting dinner ready by 6pm
The routine that keeps the kitchen tidy before bedtime
Why involving the kids at every stage helps them feel like part of the team
The surprising key to making it all work (spoiler: it’s meal planning!)
If dinner time is your daily stress point, this one’s for you.
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