How to Be Productive After Work: Stop Wasting Your Evenings!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Are you struggling with wasting your time in the evening?

[@carlatate5359]

Thank you for this video! ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are welcome!

[@neliswambhele8410]

Yes😢

[@StyleAndGrace7]

Of course we are! But I am here to master it.

[@juliegordon8098]

I can’t get anything done & ive zero job, zero money also & productivity went out the window. You’re lucky you have your s together. Good for you

[@stephanietaylor7560]

I’m in my 50 and this morning I’m stressing trying to find my Badge for work. I said girl get your 💩 together and praise God I came across your feed 😄

[@DiakaMelendez]

Love it!!

[@Mycescos]

I was not motivated and about to scroll aimlessly. Watched your vid and picked out my work clothes for tomorrow. Now going to read. Thank you for your vid

[@DiakaMelendez]

That is what I am talking about!

[@deluxecoco2789]

Love these tips! The key for me is to not sit down as soon as I get home. Making my lunches for the next day right away makes such a difference in my mornings.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Glad it helped!

[@kimboeskeim397]

packing your lunch when putting away left overs is helpful as well ❤️

[@SHENA75051]

Just came across your page and as a woman that’s in her 40’s and being single in a season where your really trying to figure out what to do with your downtime. I love these ideas. I’m taking a fast from social media and I’m in a season on trying to be more obedient and productive. These are amazing tools that I’m going to utilize in my downtime

[@DiakaMelendez]

So glad you it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@BimmerBabe]

Yes I too have found self 40 and kid grown. Career and finances are stable. So now what do I do? This was great

[@OKJen98]

I used to dread house chores but now I put my EarPods in & listen to KZbin while I work. Now it feels like something fun & I’m getting a lot done.

[@shellibass6599]

Thank You Diaka! This worked today!!! I came in ( now I did sit me and my purse on the couch for 5minutes wrapping up a call about our November and January Hangout) vs getting in the bed to watch KZbin videos! I changed my clothes first. My dinner for tomorrow is cooked, lunch made, clothes from dryer folded, clothes from washer in dryer and I’ve eaten. That’s all I have in me for today; but I did more tonight than I did last week!

[@DiakaMelendez]

THATS AWESOME!!!!

[@EmmaJonYoureWelcome]

I need to follow these tips because I am so easily distracted when I get home from work and it definitely makes my mornings harder. great tips. xx

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@mangisty1007]

I stumbled upon your video and so glad I did, I never really see videos of people going into the office and talking about what they do when they get home, there are many out there with people who work from home, but doesn’t apply to me😬

[@DiakaMelendez]

I know! I’m commuting everyday. Thanks for watching!

[@chiznslavi]

I love the idea of the 15 min drill upon getting home from work. And the flash 15 mins of reading is *chef’s kiss*! Thank you, I’m going to incorporate this. 😊

[@DiakaMelendez]

You're so welcome! That 15 minutes can get so much done! Thanks for watching :)

[@justinadunavan8506]

I just came across this video. I have been struggling with coming home and being on my phone or watching tv until bedtime. I don’t have to cook dinner as my husband is retired so he does alot of the cleaning, laundry, cooking. However there are things I want to do that I enjoy but because I am brainless and tired from work I sit. I would thrive on a scheduled routine. Thanks for this video!

[@DiakaMelendez]

So glad it was helpful thanks for watching!

[@orobinson721]

Thank you for this. Sometimes when I get home I get overwhelmed with what needs to be done and end up doing nothing. Your suggestions help a lot. New subscriber here.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Welcome and thanks for watching ☺️

[@candicec2294]

Hi Diaka! I just discovered your channel. Love the simplicity of your strategies. This is just what I need to get myself back on track and out of my slump. I just ordered a digital timer to get myself started!

[@QiB3auty]

This video just popped up on my timeline and I believe it was the Lord because I struggle with being productive after work. I'll be super tired and I have four kids to look after and I'll be lost as a duck after work trying to figure out what to do

[@DiakaMelendez]

I know how hard it can be with kids! I used to tell them the first 15 minutes in the house let me get stuff done then I can get to them. It allowed me to at least start with small wins! You got this!

[@shannajames8373]

Same

[@alicegarcia7468]

Great tips for staying productive after work like getting the coffee set up for the next day!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@ellebelle258]

Love this! Just subscribed. This is very realistic & relatable. I work from home and I always struggle with stopping work at the end of the day then I pick up my phone and start doom scrolling!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thanks for subbing! I do productivity, routines and wellness. Welcome!

[@callalily79]

This was so helpful, such good advice! I’ve struggled with this so much that this gave me hope and made me cry happy tears.❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

I love to see this!

[@portiadane6020]

🙏Thank you for this video, very insightful. I've been working on improving my evening ritual. It's so easy to just slip into eating dinner and watching tv.

[@prosperityprincess963]

Love this video .I struggle with managing my time.I am working on improving myself.

[@DiakaMelendez]

You got this! It is trial and error!

[@Stephanie-gl8su]

Your home is lovely! I love your tips.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you! ☺️

[@oluwatosinmc4340]

Who is this amazing woman?😍 Best night time routine I’ve seen and so easy to follow. The breakdown of the tasks into just a few minutes are pure wisdom

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@afuaa7512]

I love this content! I am all over the place when I get home from work. Sometimes I waste too much time in the car ( scrolling or napping) before I walk in to greet my dog. I don't get much done due to guilt of leaving him alone while at work. I entertain him all evening and just lose myself. It's a vicious cycle.... I love your time structure concept. Seems very practical. ❤❤❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Awe I have my dog Mr Bacon too! He makes a cameo in most of my vids.

[@KO-wu2og]

Thank you for this! I work from home and yet I still really needed this video. 😊

[@DiakaMelendez]

Glad it was helpful

[@StyleAndGrace7]

Love the timer idea Going to get one for me and the kids…. My evening looks totally different because I have a 3rd and 8th grader so it’s pretty intense. But I’m trying to teach them this exact type of thing.

[@DiakaMelendez]

They work! Let me know how it goes!

[@marilynthompson4513]

Where have you been!? Finally a channel I can connect with. New subscriber...Love your channel ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

So glad you found me! Thanks for watching!

[@shimmerngspirit]

What a great video. I'm not trying to "hussle" or build a business, but there are some self development things I've always wanted to do and this helps a lot.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@justinewalters8787]

So good! My job is physically exhausting and I'm expieriencing some pain in my hip...which adds to the physical and mental exhaustion. I also have a large dog that requires 5miles of walking each day. It's refreshing to realize that smaller time blocks can accomplish so much! Thank you!!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Wow 5 miles! so glad there were some helpful tips.

[@AligningHer]

Great video. I recently lamented that I miss how productive I use to be after work. Lately I come home and sunk out. My excuse is I’m an early riser and am generally more productive before work. I like the two minute drill! And will be incorporating this immediately. Time chunking too. Even my water consumption has decreased but new week struggles loading!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching! Yes that first 15 minutes can change the momentum of the evening!

[@Blaaaah98]

Very inspirational especially for procastinators like me. ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@debifier]

Thanking the algorithm for suggesting this video and introducing me to your channel! I’ve been struggling with a tendency to “couch rot” in the evenings, so this came along at the perfect time. I love the tip of doing the 15-minute “tomorrow prep” immediately, before anything else, after I end my workday (I WFH). What a gift to my future self AND a way to build a bit of momentum that sets the standard for the rest of the evening. Thanks for the great tips and inspiration!

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are so welcome!

[@iamtranyceproductions]

I love this!! I may tag you in a video of me attempting your 2 minute challenge to see how applicable it is to my life. Thanks for the idea. I think the timer idea is perfect. ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Cool let me know!

[@sawanuslegrand-fleming408]

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing your evening schedule. I needed this! Especially, with the time change, the evenings seem much longer. 😊

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@sawanuslegrand-fleming408 You are so welcome!

[@kristenlafollette5627]

Thank you! I just found you and I needed this. What a great help. Looking forward to watching your time blocking videos.

[@DiakaMelendez]

My first planner video is coming sunday and we are starting with the weekly plan!

[@petersahn1]

Love this! Full of excellent tips. Get that tedious stuff done ASAP- great idea!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@JessicaFranco1]

Such a great video and topic! So powerful when you reframe your thinking 👏👏

[@UnapologeticallyRaquelMarie]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been looking for a simple evening routine and here you are

[@DiakaMelendez]

So glad it was helpful!

[@classyfirstladynsb3646]

totally needed your video had no life after work hours but now i can be way more productive thank you sooo much

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are so welcome!

[@kathudson21]

Very helpful information .

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you

[@susanwashburn6067]

Came across you randomly. Liked ur content!!

[@cleareyedsky]

Simple, straight to the point, and so helpful! I love your energy. I needed this one. Thanks so much!

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are welcome!

[@nancygbaker]

This was good info, especially if you can get home around 5 or 6. When i had a 1+ hour commute and little ones that needed help with homework and i fixed dinner, my extra time had to be in the am before everyone got up. I do think time blocking is important if you are going to be intentional about getting things done.

[@tanyatobias9901]

The way I just got excited and gave you a high five!!!! Yes Yes Yes...I needed this video!!! Thank you!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Let’s go!

[@NaamiAnayahh]

This was a good video that just popped up. I’m going to see how I can adjust this since I currently WFH.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Definitely setting boundaries while working at home is important! Thanks for watching!

[@riahlutv7739]

Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve been struggling in this area lately and need to revamp my schedule. 🙏🏾❤️

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are welcome hopefully you can use some of these tips!

[@nimotalahibintmustopha9523]

Thank you very much for this video. I watched this on Monday and it's been working for me

[@DiakaMelendez]

Love that for you!

[@amyalbers6145]

This is so great--just what I needed! (Also, I'm from Houston!) Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching!

[@rm4755]

This was so so helpful. I just ordered the same timer!

[@DiakaMelendez]

They are awesome!

[@MakeupJunkie119]

Oooooo!!! I can’t want for your planner / planning your day video!!

[@delisadawnmariee5189]

I really Loved this! What's so funny is I move like this when I get home from work. My goal is to be in bed by 9:00 to make sure I'm getting 8hours if sleep

[@DiakaMelendez]

So glad you watched! I have a ways to go to get in the bed by nine!

[@iamgoddesskouture]

Great video and tips I am definitely going to follow. I find myself coming home and spending most of my time on the couch in front of the TV trying to get things done for my online boutique. Not to mention, I'm a sports girlie also ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you! Love a sports girlie!

[@rebeccaandro8910]

Just came across your channel! Loved the video. I plan to implement a few things. Thanks!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching!

[@RoxxPaperScissors]

I just came across your page!! I live in Pasadena (outskirts of Houston). I'm a new widow & have been struggling with balancing my life!! I am going to give your method a try. Subscribed look forward to viewing more. Roxx

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching! Take your time one day at a time. Enjoy the weather we are having and make the best of your evenings 🥰

[@lineaostri]

I appreciated this video. So helpful!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching!

[@AprilGarciaDfw]

Been looking for content like this. And here it is showing up on my video suggestions 🙏🏽❤ ive been trying to stay at a schedule juggling alot as a single mom. Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@DiakaMelendez]

Single mom been there done that with no help! You got this!

[@shellibass6599]

I am so glad I found you!!!

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@shellibass6599 Me too!

[@sammyc987]

Your videos are so motivating! Thank you

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are so welcome!

[@amycobb6346]

Great content. Just subscribed!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching!

[@PNWmorganite]

New sub! Thank you! 🙌🏾

[@DiakaMelendez]

Welcome

[@managingmarlys]

Love this, hopefully I can take something away from it. I do use timers, I have about 3 scattered about the house, but I really want to be more productive in my personal life.

[@FAMOFSIX]

Great tips !

[@DiakaMelendez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heidijohnson8590]

First time coming across your video. I love what you are doing. Awesome!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@tamekafrost]

New subscriber!!! 🔔 I am so happy that I’m finding my over 40 tribe on KZbin!! Great content. ✨

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@tamekafrost]

@@DiakaMelendez 🥂

[@EmbracingLifeinYour40s]

Wow I am recently retired and this helped me so much!!! Thank you for the video

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are welcome and congratulations on retirement!

[@EmbracingLifeinYour40s]

@ Thank you!

[@afuay7945]

I recently found your channel. I love your content. This video was very helpful. Thank you!!!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you glad it was helpful thanks for watching!

[@tr7339]

Am downloading right now

[@DiakaMelendez]

🥰

[@lfashion25]

⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️🥹thank you for sharing. Die hard Saints fan as well

[@DiakaMelendez]

It’s a hard time for us right now ⚜️😡

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

I wish I was this organized! This vlog is to the point. But yes I will sit in the car and dread coming in to the chaos 😂

[@DiakaMelendez]

Trust me practice has me this organized! Yeah that sitting in the car time can get away from you!

[@SweettoothMarie77]

How did i end up here? I totally love what you've shared...no regrets, I'm subscribed 😊❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Welcome thanks for watching!

[@dailywithdeon]

Geaux Saints⚜️ First time watching your vlog and there are some helpful takeaways. I’m curious to know if you have school aged kids? It’s a struggle juggling the evening routine and I do the best can -always looking to learn from others. Thanks for a great video.

[@DiakaMelendez]

At this point my kids are older. When they were school age I did still spend the first 15 getting settled. With kids I had to priotize what I wanted to focus on which was my fitness. If something else gave that was ok as long as I kept the focus.

[@iameulz]

Wow, very inspiring video. I just saw your thumbnail just now. Watching from Philippines

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbiecarter4565]

Love this!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@Tari338]

Great video ! I do something similar and it’s life changing, being a single mum and working full time , it really helps to use our evenings ❤ Did you shoot this video with Sony or iPhone ? I’m looking to upgrade for my KZbin , thanks x

[@DiakaMelendez]

Been there as a single mom! Time is so precious. I actually am using the Osmo Pocket 3 to film this. I love this camera!

[@tsanchez225]

Thank you for this

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are welcome

[@Freya-lynn]

Love your content!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@madelinedrayton6049]

Love this❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you! ☺️

[@ms.one-town901]

Hey sis, I just saw your comment on Natalie Stringfield’s page and decided to come over and support you as well. Wishing blessings on the growth of your page and your Glow up! ♥️👸🏾👑

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you 🥰

[@shawncaselberry4282]

I'm glad I found your channel - thanks for sharing! Do you do meet-ups in Houston? I'm in Richmond.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Awe thank you! Possibly down the line if more are interested.

[@startingoverafterforty]

Excellent suggestions ❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@startingoverafterforty thanks and I am enjoying your channel.

[@startingoverafterforty]

@@DiakaMelendez Thank you!

[@normidwest1316]

so helpful

[@DiakaMelendez]

thank you!

[@AnitraSargent]

I like the idea of gauging your emotions. The emotions will be bothersome.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Helps decide my next steps!

[@tosin1018]

We are so addicted to productivity. It’s okay not to be productive after work.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Definitely I agree which is why after my two minute drill i evaluate what if anything I want to do. Every day is different.

[@pewempowerment]

And I just subscribed to your channel. See you soon.❤

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thank you!

[@jlina]

Hi! Fellow houstonian here now in kemah! Don't you ever feel constricted by all that planning? Serious question. I quit doing that in my thirties, but I rely on routines and daiily goals. If the post it is still up I can't go to bed!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Perfect question! I’m going to be uploading a video on how I use my planner. even though I’m time blocking there’s really only three things a day I’m ever really focused on so stay tuned! 🥰

[@brothermharchannel]

Hi maam new here thanks for sharing have a great day

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarcoNomadChannel]

How you re a Melendez!! Nice too meet you maybe we re family.

[@DiakaMelendez]

Small world!

[@MarcoNomadChannel]

@@DiakaMelendez How s you keep your house so clean when you come from work?

[@DiakaMelendez]

@@MarcoNomadChannel Two things and I talk about this on my budget video. When I was a single mom and barely had any money I made the executive decision that I would sacrifice eating out, Starbucks or whatever it took to have someone clean my house at least once a month and so that has always allowed me to maintain a pretty clean house. Second my kids are older now so as long as we clean up and go it’s easier.

[@oriannajoy]

Do you have a hard stop for productivity when you get home? That’s what keeps me from doing anything after work lol

[@DiakaMelendez]

Yes that’s what the timers are for. I try to do 90 minutes. Sometimes I go over but a lot can happen in 90 minutes if I am focused. Thanks for watching.

[@CareSolutionsIHS]

What time do you typically get home and what time do you typically shut down for the night?

[@DiakaMelendez]

I usually get home between 5-530 and shut down around 930 my goal (though I fall short often lol) is to be in the bed by 10.

[@6kidsand8cupsofcoffee]

I want this hair style

[@Daynam30]

Where does housework come into play?

[@DiakaMelendez]

We clean as we go. Luckily my husband helps and I do my laundry on Fridays. I do have a housekeeper who comes every two weeks though. I talk about this in my budget video. The time she gives me back is worth the cost and I am willing to cut to make sure we have this service.

[@GordaBGone]

I wish I had realized these habits when I was raising my child.

[@DiakaMelendez]

It is not to late!

[@nadinewalker9375]

My first task when I walk into my house to wash my hands…first and foremost!!!

[@DiakaMelendez]

Got to stay germ free this time of year.

[@HawasCozyLifestyle]

My job makes me so tired to do anything after work 😢😢😢

[@DiakaMelendez]

I’m so sorry. Let’s find one thing you can do after work and start atleast with the two minute drill.

[@marisameans9859]

Warn your fam that the qst 15min.youre home is not their time...

[@gusmonster59]

Nope. After work I am done with 'managing my schedule'. After work is the time I relax and do what I feel like doing. For me, reading for 15 minutes is a 'why bother'. When I sit down to read, it's a couple of hours. This is NOT 'wasting' my time. This is MY time, not work time. Do I decided what I want to wear the next morning? Sometimes. Do I set out the the things I need to take with me? Yes. But I am not going make a schedule (manage) for my time away from work. If this works you, great. For me, my time is MY time and I don't need to manage it so closely away from work.

[@DiakaMelendez]

lol do you that’s the beauty of your own routine! Thanks for watching!!

[@s_pru23]

Now you are really coming for me 😔 😂

[@DiakaMelendez]

I mean I am just saying lol😂

[@jessicasieloff3217]

How was this different when you were in the thick of it with a young kiddo?

[@DiakaMelendez]

Hey Jessica when I had two kids my main thing was my health so I went to 24 hour fitness that had child care! A lot of my energy was targeted in the evening because AM was to hectic.

[@latashiaabrams2600]

Who Dat!

[@raquela8266]

ohhhhhhh she has a man providing her another amount of money she has plenty of time yeah of course

[@DiakaMelendez]

Thanks for watching.

[@pewempowerment]

Time is the most valuable thing on earth. Yet we take it for granite but it ain’t nothing like being organized. I’m in my 50s and I just started my channel 4 days ago and I appreciate you sister. My channel is about inspiring and uplifting women. Thank you.🫶

[@DiakaMelendez]

Awesome!

[@alib405]

Thank you for this

[@DiakaMelendez]

You are so welcome